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Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados

Tax

Latin America Guide 2027 : Peru


Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados

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Zuzunaga, Assereto & Zegarra Abogados is a law firm specialized in providing highly sophisticated services in Tax Law.  The firm provides services to companies from different sectors of economy, as well as national and international organisations and individuals, with special emphasis on value generation, teamwork and customised services.

The leadership and expertise of the firm are based on the experience of our founding partners, who have worked together for more than two decades, standing out in both private practice and public office.

Besides their professional expertise, the firm members have a clear academic profile, being many of them engaged in academic activities in Law Schools and graduate programs of Peruvian and foreign universities.

Tax law experts covering corporate investments and high net worth individuals. Regularly advises clients in major infrastructure projects, mainly in the extractive and energy industries, including the planning and implementation of social investments and legal transfer pricing issues. The firm guides companies in cross-border structuring, M&A, joint- ventures, debt-equity transactions, and compliance obligations. Advises clients with tax audits in administrative and judicial procedures.

Clients (23)

  • Boart Longyear S.A.C. (Boart Longyear Group)
  • Compañía Minera Kolpa S.A.
  • Compañía Minera Zafranal S.A.C.
  • Consorcio Transmantaro S.A. (ISA Group)
  • Enel Group
  • Fénix Power Perú S.A.
  • Fluor Group
  • Gas Natural de Lima y Callao S.A. (Cálidda)
  • Glencore Group
  • Minera Barrick Misquichilca S.A. (Barrick Gold Corporation)
  • Minsur S.A.
  • Petróleos del Perú - Petroperu S.A.
  • Red de Energía del Perú S.A. (ISA Group)
  • Rio Tinto Minera Perú Limitada S.A.C. (Rio Tinto Group)
  • Siemens S.A.C.
  • Ultramar Group
  • Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus & Johnston S.A.A.
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Haug S.A.
  • Marcobre S.A.C. (Breca Group)
  • PEPSICO Alimentos Perú S.R.L.
  • Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.
  • Inkia Group

Industries (12)

  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mining & Metals
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Tax - Peru

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados is an outstanding tax boutique boasting market-leading abilities in the Peruvian tax sphere. The team is routinely retained by domestic and international clients to advise on administrative proceedings before SUNAT, as well as auditing processes, VAT recovery, tax planning and compliance. The department is accustomed to dealing with major players from a variety of industries, including mining and energy.

Work Highlights

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  • Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados advised Sociedad Nacional de Minería y Petróleo del Perú on regulatory changes adopted by the Tax Authority concerning the Detracciones regime for the mining sector.

Strengths

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  • Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados provide expert advice when it comes to tax disputes, both administrative and judicial levels. The quality of their analysis, which combines conceptual rigour with impeccable execution, is invaluable.

    Tax respondentLatin America
  • Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados' advice is among the best. We trust their strategy and analysis. They understand our business well and know how to mitigate potential problems.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Fernando Zuzunaga del Pino
    Band 1Fernando Zuzunaga del Pino

    Fernando Zuzunaga del Pino

    Pre-eminent partner Fernando Zuzunaga del Pino comes highly recommended by the market for his expertise advising clients on tax audits and transactions.
    • Fernando Zuzunaga del Pino has the ability to analyse precedents and quickly identify the core issues in a case. His advocacy is outstanding. He is industrious, highly precise and consistently delivers superb results.

      Tax respondentLatin America
    • Fernando Zuzunaga del Pino is a first-rate adviser. He is a leader in the industry and conducts himself exceptionally well with clients and administrative authorities alike. He has excellent communication skills and commands the room with gravitas.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Juan José Assereto Bossio
    Band 3Juan José Assereto Bossio

    Juan José Assereto Bossio

    Noteworthy partner Juan José Assereto Bossio is frequently sought out by clients to advise on fiscal audits, the tax implications of major infrastructure projects and M&A, and administrative tax litigation. He is also well-versed in handling indirect tax mandates.

    • Juan José Assereto Bossio has an impeccable command of Peruvian tax law and exceptional technical skills. He remains abreast of regulatory changes and demonstrates considerable creativity in resolving unusual and complex cases.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Lorgio Moreno
    Band 3Lorgio Moreno

    Lorgio Moreno

    Lorgio Moreno regularly represents clients in income tax disputes, administrative proceedings, and fiscal inspections carried out by the Peruvian tax authority.
    • Lorgio Moreno is an excellent professional who consistently contributes his knowledge to the development of effective strategies.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Luciana Yáñez
    Band 5Luciana Yáñez

    Luciana Yáñez

    Luciana Yáñez wins praise from clients for her strong tax practice in the Peruvian arena. She regularly advises clients on tax audits and tax obligations.

    • Luciana Yáñez consistently stays one step ahead. She is thorough and always well prepared in her work.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchJorge Figueroa
    Associates to watchJorge Figueroa

    Jorge Figueroa

    Associate-to-watch Jorge Figueroa receives praise from clients for his activity in the Peruvian tax field.
    • Jorge Figueroa demonstrates strong commercial judgement and provides strategic, well-considered advice.

      Tax respondentLatin America

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