Well regarded for its strong tax litigation offering, the team at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria is also noted for its capabilities in civil, commercial and constitutional proceedings. Notably, the firm is frequently involved in regulatory proceedings against the Peruvian State. The practice is led by Ramiro Portocarrero, who demonstrates expertise in defending high-profile tax cases before the Supreme Court, often in the aeronautical and mining sectors, and Sebastián Basombrio, who focuses on commercial litigation.
Testimonials
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‘Team of young lawyers with extensive knowledge of procedural law. Highly recommended in relation to other offices.'
‘The Phillipi studio always has staff willing to assist us and, above all, they are staff who know our cases and can give us a timely response. They are capable of communicating assertively and also efficiently accompanies us in the procedures.'
‘The PPU litigation team is very robust and gives us a lot of confidence in the handling of the cases entrusted to us. We can say that we are very happy with the litigation team since they show professionalism, client service, analytical capacity and a clear approach to the strategies of how they are going to handle the cases.'
‘It is a team available at all times and with the capacity to attend to all areas of our business needs.'
Key clients
- Latam Airlines Perú
- LG Electronics
- Desarrollo Educativo
- Mondelez Perú
- Villa Club
- Empresa Radiodifusora 1160
- Huawei del Perú
- Compañía Minera Poderosa
- Cia. Minera Buenaventura
- Red Vial 5
Work highlights
- Advised LG Electronics Peru in three cases concerning whether substantive law should prevail over formality, despite contrary rulings by the Tax Administrative Tribunal.
- Advised Latam Airlines Peru in seven proceedings in which the SUNAT challenged the position issued by the Tax Court, regarding interline agreements and the payment of certain taxes.
- Advised Instituto Toulouse Lautrec in a procedure before the Supreme Court in which the SUNAT sought to impose taxes on an educational institution.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ramiro Portocarrero, Sebastián Basombrío