Leveraging its global network of offices, DLA Piper Perú is well placed to advise both domestic and international companies on a wide range of claims before the ICC and ICSID, including contract interpretation, force majeure clauses and price adjustments. The firm’s arbitration practice, which is divided into construction and projects, and commercial arbitration, is led by Carlos Núñez and Hernán Jordán. Nuñez has ample experience in the creation of public and private infrastructure projects, and frequently handles high-value arbitration cases involving construction and PPPs. Jordán concentrates on complex commercial arbitration cases in the medical, energy, insurance and mining sectors. Principal associate Billy Franco is a key practitioner within the group and focuses on construction-related cases.
Testimonials
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- ‘Multidisciplinary team with specific expertise according to the area or topic of discussion. Corporate support with high knowledge of the market and the sector.'
- ‘We recommend the firm for their technical knowledge, strategy, and field experience.'
‘A team that complements each other very well in the different functions required to bring a litigation to a successful conclusion.'
‘Hernán Jordan has a very close relationship with the client and the necessary experience required in litigation matters.'
‘My experience with the DLA Piper Perú arbitration team has been exceptional. I highlight his expert knowledge in handling construction and project arbitrations. Their specialised approach has been key to resolving our cases effectively, exceeding the market standard. Additionally, their commitment to technological innovation, through initiatives such as AI ChatRoom, and diversity and inclusion reflects their values and enriches the way they provide legal services, aligning with what we deeply value.'
‘The proven experience of its lawyers in sponsoring complex arbitrations over the years is notable, with special emphasis on the career of Carlos Núñez and Billy Franco.'
Key clients
- ABB Canada & ABB Sweden
- Construcoes e Comercio Camargo Correa
- Convial Sierra Norte
- Concesionaria Interoceánica Sur
- Concesionaria IIRSA Norte
- TMF Perú
- Servicios Generales Saturno
- Edifica
- ESPARQ CIESA Contratistas Generales
- Consorcio Huachipa
- Corporacion Peruana de Aeropuertos y Aviación Comercial
- Empresa de Transformación Agraria
- Club Tennis Las Terrazas Miraflores
- Aguaytia Energy del Peru
- Fimer
- Vitaltec
- Constructora Cumbres
- Consorcio Metropolitano Norte
- Consorcio Constructor MUNA
- Consorcio Túnel Callao
- Minera Chinalco Perú
- Minsur
- Operadora Peruana de Cines
- CBL Insurance Limited in Liquidation
- Consorcio Nuevo Olmos
- Tecnitanques Ingenieros
- Consorcio Ancaylla
- Dirección General de Registro Civil Identificación y Cedulación de Ecuador
Work highlights
- Advised Club Tennis Las Terrazas Miraflores in defending the integrity of a concession contract in a high-stakes arbitration.
- Advised Concesionaria Interoceánica Sur – Tramo in defending the concessionaire’s rights in a complex arbitration against the Peruvian state.
- Advised Operadora de Cines Peruanos in a complex arbitration against an economic retail group.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Nuñez, Hernán Jordán