Law Firm of the Year Who's Who Legal 2017 uninterruptedly since 2006

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1 Law Firm of the Year Chambers Latin America Awards for Excellence 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012 & 2010 Law Firm of the Year Who's Who Legal 2017 uninterruptedly since 2006 Law Firm of the Year IFLR Americas 2015

2 PERU: A country to invest in This is a very professional and diligent firm and the legal advice provided has always been successful. I am very satisfied with the service, as the lawyers are very available and give us peace of mind. They have never disappointed me and I ve got the confidence that they will solve any complex matters. (Chambers Latin America 2017: Real Estate)

3 PERU: A COUNTRY TO INVEST IN For the past 25 years, Peru has been undergoing comprehensive economic growth, followed by a modernization and development process, which includes the establishment of a reliable legal framework geared towards maintaining the stability required to promote private sector activity and investment. This continuous growth has been the best incentive to attract substantial foreign investment in various industries. The development of the agribusiness, fishing, and mining industries, as well as the completion of major infrastructure projects, primarily in the fields of energy, gas, and transportation, have all contributed to the growth of the domestic market and to increased international trade, making Peru one of Latin America s most attractive countries to invest in, and a rising star in the region. In addition to its ambitious entry into a series of free trade agreements with key commercial partners, such as the United States, China and other international players, Peru is continuously working towards positioning it self in the global market and obtaining a larger share of benefits from the global economy by strengthening its business ties with nations throughout the Pacific basin and further entering into a series of comprehensive and far reaching international treaties. As such, in 2015 Peru entered into the Pacific Alliance (Alianza del Pacífico) with the leading Latin American economies (Mexico, Chile and Colombia), and in 2016 it became a party of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) with a number of major global economies, which is subject to ratification by the Peruvian Congress. 3

4 OUR FIRM WE AIM TO BE A ONE-STOP-SHOP PARTNER TO OUR CLIENTS Impressive strength in depth. With over 50 years of market experience and more than 165 qualified lawyers, covering all areas of practice, Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is well equipped to provide sound advice in every legal aspect associated to your business in Peru, in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Each of our practice groups has clearly become a market front-runner in its respective field. Unparalleled Expertise and Experience. We are the clear leaders of the Peruvian legal market. Our teams have participated, from inception, in the largest, most-complex and sophisticated transactions in the country, including award-winning deals. Our attorneys' experience and expertise has been recognized by specialized international legal publications of the likes of Chambers & Partners, Legal500, The Who s Who Legal, among others. We are the sole Peruvian firm to have been awarded five times (three-consecutive) the Peruvian Law Firm of Year Award of Excellence by Chambers and Partners and eleven consecutively times by the Who s Who Legal (uninterruptedly since 2006). Project oriented approach. Our teams will be structured to provide you the right blend of highly trained and seasoned lawyers, who will be able to add value to your business from the outset with proactive and practical advice. Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is at the summit of Peru s legal market by almost any metric. (LL250, 2017) 4

5 FULLY QUALIFIED We are a partner-driven firm: 44 of our lawyers are partners. It is of extreme importance to us that all matters are either carried out or overseen by a partner. Our team is bilingual and some of our lawyers speak other languages including Mandarin, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. An increasing number of our lawyers hold law and masters degrees from the most prestigious higher education institutions in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the US. We promote internships in the most prestigious international firms. Our younger associates spend at least one year as international or visiting attorneys in different law firms. The lawyers are very good, they produce great results and their response times are excellent. They are very knowledgeable about the sector and they stay on top of new trends. They also maintain a very good relationship with the client. (Chambers Latin America 2017: Public Law) 5

6 INTERNATIONAL PROFILE We have strong ties to prestigious international firms ( best friends ) that provide various professional services around the world; we work closely to other correspondent law firms in Latin America. Our lawyers participate in the most prestigious international legal networks and associations as the American Bar Association, International Bar Association, Employment Law Alliance, International Trademark Association, Inter-Pacific Bar Association, Association of Trade Mark Owners, Interlaw and World Services Group. Very professional and reliable in terms of response times and technical and business knowledge. (Chambers Latin America 2017: Corporate M&A) 6

7 OUR PRACTICE AREAS Antitrust Asian Investment Aviation Banking and finance Capital markets Compliance Construction Corporate and commercial Energy Environmental Fisheries Intellectual property International trade and customs Insurance and reinsurance Labor and employment Litigation and arbitration Mergers & Acquisitions Mining Oil and gas Public infrastructure Privacy and Personal Data Protection Project finance Public Law Public services regulation Real estate Restructuring and insolvency Taxation and fiscal planning Telecommunications Transportations Wealth Planning White collar crime The market remains dominated by a handful of fullservice firms, foremost among them, market powerhouse Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano, Abogados. (The Legal : Peru Country Overview) 7 For further details on our practice areas please visit our website:

8 PRACTICE GROUP LEADERS In alphabetical order Héctor Álvarez Leads: Intellectual property. Mail: José Balta Leads: Labor. Mail: 8

9 PRACTICE GROUP LEADERS Carlos Carpio Leads: Construction, Public Law, Public Procurement. Mail: Jean Paul Chabaneix Leads: Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Finance. Mail: Alex Córdova Leads: Tax. Mail: 9

10 PRACTICE GROUP LEADERS Julio Guadalupe Leads: International Trade and Customs. Mail: Richard Inurritegui Leads: Fishery. Mail: Martín Mejorada Leads: Real Estate. Mail: 10

11 PRACTICE GROUP LEADERS Alex Morris Leads: Wealth Planning. Mail: Jorge Pérez-Taiman Leads: Oil & Gas. Mail: Guillermo Puelles Leads: Re-structuring & Insolvency. Mail: 11

12 PRACTICE GROUP LEADERS María Teresa Quiñones Leads: Energy. Mail: José Leandro Reaño Leads: Criminal Litigation, White Collar Crime, Compliance. Mail: Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado Managing Partner Leads: Mining & Natural Resources. Mail: 12

13 PRACTICE GROUP LEADERS María del Rosario Quiroga Leads: Telecommunications. Mail: Verónica Sattler Leads: Antitrust, Infrastructure and Concessions, Public Services Regulation, Transport. Mail: José Tam Leads: Litigation & Arbitration, Asian Investments. Mail: 13

14 PRACTICE GROUP LEADERS Francisco Tong Leads: Environmental. Mail: Ramón Vidurrizaga Leads: Corporate and Commercial. Mail: Jorge Velarde Leads: Aviation, Insurance & Reinsurance. Mail: 14

15 DOING BUSINESS IN PERU Basic Considerations for Investing in Peru Restrictions for foreign shareholders Minimum capital required to incorporate a company Average duration of the incorporation process Restrictions on foreign investment Legal Stability Agreements Restrictions on foreign exchange VAT Restrictions for hiring foreign workers Restrictions on foreigners property ownership rights Remittance of profits Unrestricted. As a general rule, no minimum capital is required. 15 business days. Unrestricted. Available to investors who meet the minimum legal amounts. Legal Stability Agreements aim to protect investors and recipient companies on matters such as income tax and the right to free availability of foreign currency, among others. Unrestricted. 18% Corporations may hire foreign workers for up to 20 percent of their total number of employees. Foreigners are prohibited from owning land within 50 kilometers of national borders. Full remittance of profits is allowed. For our full Doing Business in Peru report: 15

16 AWARDS Law Firm of the Year: Peru 2016 Law Firm of the Year: Peru 2017 Law Firm of the Year: Peru 2015 Law Firm of the Year: Andes Region 2015 Pro-Bono Leading Light 2016 RANKINGS Chambers Latin America 2017 Peruvian firm ranked in most firm-wide categories Tier 1 in 16 out of 21 firm-wide categories The Legal 500 Latin America 2017 Peruvian firm ranked in most firm-wide categories Tier 1 in 13 out of 16 firm-wide categories IFLR Tier 1 in 6 out of 7 firm-wide categories Expert Guide 2016 More individual experts and experts in more categories in Peru 2016 Undisputed market leader Impeccable service offer Unparalleled deep bench 16 For further details please visit our website:

17 CONTACT INFORMATION Av. San Felipe Lima 11 - Peru Phone: [+ 511] Fax: [+ 511]