LAWYER PROFILE

Leonardo López

Latin America 2026

Hernández & Cía.

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Tax

Peru

18 years ranked

International Trade/WTO

Peru

12 years ranked

About

Provided by Hernández & Cía.

Latin America

Practice Areas

- Customs and International Trade

- Tax

Career

Hernández & Cía. (1992 to present).

Professional Memberships

- Lima Bar Association

- Director of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (2010-2011)

- Vice President of the Foreign Trade Committee (X.COM) of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (2011)

- Member of the Tax, Customs and Port Commissions of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (2002)

- Member of the Multisectoral Commission for the Export of Services created by the Law of Export of Services (2013)

- Member of the Citizen Sectorial Customs Council (1990)

- Member of the Peru Commission of the Free Trade Area for the Americas (FTAA) (2001)

- Active member of the Peruvian Institute of Tax Law (1995)

- Vice President of the Tax Affairs Committee of Procapitales (2015)

- Vice President of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL) periods (2016-2017 and 2020 2021)

- President of the Tax Commission of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL) (2021)

Personal

Education:

Universidad de Lima (Peru), 1992

Postgraduate studies in International Trade at the academic centers of the Association of Exporters (ADEX) and Portland State University (USA), 1998

Customs Agents by the Escuela Nacional de Aduanas -today the Instituto de Administración Tributaria y Aduanera (IATA)- of the Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria, 2003.

Master in Tax Law from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Peru), 2019

Languages:

Spanish.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Tax - Peru

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Respected partner Leonardo López regularly represents clients in refund requests, the fiscal implications of corporate reorganisations and acquisitions, and sector-related regulatory and compliance mandates.

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International Trade/WTO - Peru

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Distinguished partner Leonardo López is a well-regarded lawyer who constantly advises on international trade and customs valuation rules.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Leonardo López is a recognised lawyer who stands out for his deep knowledge of local and international tax regulations, which allows him to have a comprehensive understanding of the problem.
TaxChambers Latin America
Leonardo López demonstrates excellent business acumen and possesses extensive knowledge and experience in international trade matters in Peru.
International Trade/WTOChambers Latin America