Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados has a first-rate reputation in litigation, and advises on the full spectrum of disputes, including commercial, civil and constitutional matters. The leadership trio comprises industry veteran and renowned litigator José Tam; Arturo Aza, who concentrates on complex constitutional and public law litigation; and Renzo Carrasco, who is well versed in commercial litigation, often representing high-level executives and corporations. Fabrizio Castellano’s scope of expertise includes representing clients in mining and telecoms-related litigation, while Jorge Alvarado handles commercial cases. Associates Mayra Jimenez and Renato Gil are notable members of the group. Jimenez covers civil disputes between foreign companies and Peruvian state entities, and Gil specialises in environmental disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The litigation area is one of the strongest and most recognised in the market, its lawyers are very efficient in the strategies of the processes they carry out, and they are always anticipating situations to prevent us from being surprised.'

  • ‘Good analysis and advice. They are very detailed.'

  • ‘A procedural team with a lot of experience, especially in constitutional and administrative litigation matters (more closely linked to the mining sector).'

  • ‘Arturo Aza leads this team efficiently. Their level of organisation and management is exceptional. They respond individually and as a group to the needs of their clients, and their level of knowledge and experience is quite high.'

  • ‘They are people who form a very strong and committed work team, you not only depend on one person but a staff. They are committed people; Arturo Aza is considered a strategic ally in the company.'

  • ‘The litigation team at Estudio Rodrigo stands out for its professionalism and great capacity to respond to highly complex litigation.'

  • ‘Their great response capacity and multidisciplinary team that can be incorporated into the defense strategy.'

Key clients

  • Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde
  • Compañía Minera Antamina
  • Southern Perú Copper Corporation Sucursal del Perú
  • Luz del Sur
  • Gases del Norte del Perú
  • Entel Perú
  • Cencosud Perú Shopping
  • Anglo American Quellaveco
  • Gas Natural de Lima y Callao
  • Minera Las Bambas

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José Tam, Arturo Aza, Renzo Carrasco