Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados
Principal partner and head of de Dispute resolution and arbitration practices group
Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados
The arbitration team at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados is experienced in assisting domestic and international companies in high-stakes arbitration proceedings, with sector experience including construction, retail, real estate and financial services, to name a few. The practice is co-headed by Fernando Meléndez and Edwin Pezo, with Pezo experienced in complex international arbitrations. The team benefits from its cross-practice approach, utilising partners from other departments in relevant disputes, such as Yuri Vega for construction and corporate disputes. Senior associate Claudia Quispe is another key contact.
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Testimonials
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‘The dispute resolution team at Estudio Muñiz, Olaya, Melendez, Castro, Ono & Herrera stands out for its professionalism and coordination skills. The writings that they present reflect an intelligent procedural strategy and an outstanding factual and legal development. They are very well prepared for the hearings and it is appreciated that they are extremely meticulous.’
‘The plus is the extreme attention to detail, and in arbitration cases, the emphasis on evidence. Both to prove and to "annihilate" the evidence of the opposing party. The outstanding lawyers that I have been able to observe are: Edwin Pezo, Fernando Meléndez, Raúl Zúñiga, Claudia Quispe, and Christian Cornejo.’
Key clients
- Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP
- Servicio de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado de Lima
- China Harbour Engineering Co.
- KS Depor
- Concesionaria Chavimochic
Work highlights
- Represented Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP in a complex dispute against a contractor in parallel arbitration proceedings and judicial actions related to the breach of a contract.
- Represented KS Depor in an arbitration proceeding against Club Universitario de Deportes related to the breach of a sponsorship contract.
- Representing a family in an arbitration initiated to revise the appraisal of a property in an expropriation proceeding ongoing since 1957.
Lawyers
Leading Individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Fernando Melendez Fernandez, Edwin Pezo Arevalo