About

Provided by Zuzunaga Assereto Abogados

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.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Peru

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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

  • Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados offered counsel to Minera Barrick Perú on the corporate and tax implications of its corporate reorganisation and the implications of merging with Placer Dome Del Perú.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Fernando Zuzunaga del Pino
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Fernando Zuzunaga del Pino
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Band 1
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 stands out for being highly prepared and for his direct involvement in cases.

Fernando Zuzunaga del Pino takes a strategic approach, producing thorough reports and demonstrating a strong understanding of the case; his availability is also a notable strength.

Juan José Assereto Bossio
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Juan José Assereto Bossio
3
Band 3

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 demonstrates excellent technical and practical handling of tax issues, along with a readiness to respond promptly and deliver impeccable work.

Lorgio Moreno
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Lorgio Moreno
3
Band 3
Lorgio Moreno regularly represents clients in income tax disputes, administrative proceedings, and fiscal inspections carried out by the Peruvian tax authority.

Lorgio Moreno demonstrates strong management of tax litigation and the development of strategies to strengthen those processes. He offers timely, technical advice with a commercial vision.

Luciana Yáñez
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Luciana Yáñez
4
Band 4
Experienced partner 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 shows deep understanding of the business aspects. She provides helpful and sophisticated advice in very challenging situations with a deep understanding of the tax implications in Peru.

Jorge Figueroa
Jorge Figueroa
Associates to watch
Associate-to-watch Jorge Figueroa receives praise from clients for his activity in the Peruvian tax field.

Jorge Figueroa has extensive experience in highly complex tax litigations and the ability to present the controversy and defence arguments in a clear and direct manner.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Peru

Tax

Fernando Zuzunaga del Pino
1
Fernando Zuzunaga del Pino
1
Band 1
Juan José Assereto Bossio
3
Juan José Assereto Bossio
3
Band 3
Lorgio Moreno
3
Lorgio Moreno
3
Band 3
Luciana Yáñez
4
Luciana Yáñez
4
Band 4
Jorge Figueroa
Jorge Figueroa
Associates to watch

Clients

Provided by Zuzunaga Assereto Abogados

Boart Longyear S.A.C. (Boart Longyear Group)

Compañía Minera Kolpa S.A.

Compañía Minera Zafranal S.A.C.

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.

Consorcio Transmantaro S.A. (ISA Group)

Enel Group

Fluor Group

Fénix Power Perú S.A.

Gas Natural de Lima y Callao S.A. (Cálidda)

Glencore Group

Haug S.A.

Inkia Group

Marcobre S.A.C. (Breca Group)

Minera Barrick Misquichilca S.A. (Barrick Gold Corporation)

Minsur S.A.

PEPSICO Alimentos Perú S.R.L.

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.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Ultramar Group

Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus & Johnston S.A.A.

Industries

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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