Mr Franco Herrera > CMS Grau > Lima, Peru > Lawyer Profile

CMS Grau
AV. SANTA MARÍA 110
MIRAFLORES
LIMA 18
Peru

Work Department

Labour

Position

Associate

Career

Franco Herrera specializes in labour law, labour litigation and social security. He provides legal advice in the areas of his specialization to various national and foreign companies, defending them in litigation in which they are parties, both in administrative and judicial proceedings. Franco has experience in handling individual and collective labor claims, as well as in the hiring of national and foreign workers. He has also participated in labor audits, identifying the critical points of the companies he has advised.

Franco’s experience includes advising several companies in the private sector, in areas such as retail, energy, telecommunications and mining.

Franco holds a law degree from Universidad de Lima and a master’s degree in labour law. He is a regular speaker at conferences and events on his area of expertise.

Education

  • 2016 – Studying for a Master’s Degree in Labor Law, Universidad San Martín de Porres.
  • 2012 – Postgraduate degree in Labor Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
  • 2010 – Law Degree, Universidad de Lima.

Lawyer Rankings

Peru > Labour and employment

CMS Grau’s employment and pensions team consistently assists clients from diverse sectors, including real estate, construction, oil and gas, mining, and aviation, with a range of employment-related matters. These range from the development and implementation of labour policies to handling labour disputes related to employment termination, collective bargaining, and the review and update of policies on sexual harassment prevention, equal pay, inclusion, and equity. Cecilia Vargas is the primary contact and regularly handles administrative procedures and judicial labour processes. Moreover, she excels in auditing and training in recruitment, remuneration policies, and the prevention of potential conflicts (including sexual harassment and occupational health and safety). At associate level, Franco Herrera is recognised for his expertise in employment and social security procedural law and Natalia Almonte represents clients in administrative and judicial proceedings, handling individual and collective labour claims and issues related to workplace harassment and occupational health. Former partner Claudia Flecha retired in September 2023.