The 'in-depth legal technical knowledge' of the litigation department at Pérez Correa González underpins what clients view as 'extremely professional and very well-documented work', with the team acting in a notable share of the market’s cross-border litigations involving the US. Its domestic client base is strong and covers a broad range of sectors, and the team also represents individuals in collection and nullity actions in the real estate sector. Leadership is shared by a trio of lawyers: Fernando Pérez Correa, a 30-year veteran of the disputes sector with expertise across a range of industries including financial services, infrastructure, corporate disputes, commercial foreclosures and mortgage-related lawsuits, debt collection, torts and enforcement matters. José Covarrubias Azuela, who focuses on civil litigation; and younger partner Zulima González, who undertakes civil and commercial litigation, while also leading the firm’s bankruptcy and insolvency practice. Up-and-coming senior associate Jessica Ávalos focuses on civil, commercial and agrarian disputes.

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  • ‘The service is very good, there is excellent communication, good relationship between the practice and the fees. They are very friendly and efficient in their work.’

  • ‘They are highly prepared, the service is dedicated and very professional. We recommend Fernando Perez and Jessica Avalos.’

  • ‘Extremely professional and very well-documented work with cases that have already been settled with jurisprudence.’

  • ‘Total availability to talk, advise and work whenever required,  from Jose Covarrubias and Bruno Saab.’

  • ‘The same partner is the one who attends to the matter as well as any queries and updates to the assigned matters.’

  • ‘They carry out their work with high ethical standards.’

  • ‘The team of lawyers at Pérez Correa González have a comprehensive vision of the problem by understanding the business and the psychological part of the situation in order to establish an efficient legal strategy.’

  • ‘They have in-depth legal technical knowledge. It is a group of lawyers who are one step ahead in strategies. We recommend José Covarrubias and Fernando Pérez Correa.’

Key clients

  • Investigación Farmacéutica
  • Aceros Camesa
  • Cuevas y Solís Consultores
  • Grupo Valvugas
  • Getman

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Fernando Pérez Correa, José Covarrubias Azuela, Zulima Gonzalez