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Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados

Tax

Latin America Guide 2026 : 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

Chambers Review

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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

Provided by Chambers

  • 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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  • Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados is noted for the practical technical level applied to its analysis, as well as its constant availability and speed of service.

    Tax respondentLatin America
  • Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados is distinguished by incorporating a procedural vision within its analysis, allowing for richer discussions and an effective decision-making strategy.

    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 stands out for being highly prepared and for his direct involvement in cases.

      Tax respondentLatin America
    • 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.

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

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

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Luciana Yáñez
    Band 4Luciana Yáñez

    Luciana Yáñez

    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.

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

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Ranked Individuals at Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados (5)

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