Carlos Gastello
Hernández & CíaRenowned for its expertise in high-profile and complex litigation cases, the team at Hernández & Cía represents clients at all levels of the Peruvian court system in cases relating to energy, insurance, tax and corporate law. The department is led by Jorge Luis Zubiate, Javier de Belaunde, Sheilah Vargas, Samuel Abad and Enrique Johanson. Zubiate, who is an experienced litigator, frequently represents major local financial institutions and multinationals in various proceedings, while de Belaunde handles complex civil and constitutional cases, and Vargas concentrates on telecoms, mining and banking disputes. Abad is a well-versed constitutional law litigator, and Johanson’s broad workload seems him handling negotiation strategies and complex judicial procedures. At the senior associate level, Carlos Gastello focuses on labour and administrative cases, while Javier Alonso de Belaunde represents clients in constitutional proceedings.
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Testimonials
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‘It is a renowned, transparent and upright human team, with solid knowledge of the subject, proactive and committed to the company's objectives.'
'Jorge Luis Zubiate provides consistent support and always understands the client's needs.'
‘Responsible people with values. Always understanding the sense of urgency and knowledge of the sector, with creative and appropriate contributions.'
‘In-house lawyers must know their team, as this is the key to being able to carry out collaborative work that generates the expected results. In my experience with the Hernandez Law Firm, particularly with Sheilah Vargas, the collaboration that she demonstrated with my legal defense was exceptional, she understood the case and her contributions were very accurate.'
‘What makes this team different is the warmth they have, in addition to their professional experience.'
‘What makes them stand out is their warmth and closeness. I recommend Sheilah Vargas, Samuel Abad and Javier de Belaunde.'
‘The legal team at Estudio Hernández is highly competent, with great knowledge of the legal framework, as well as the functioning of the courts in our country. It differs from other Firms in its personalised, direct and fast attention, as well as the high quality of its team of lawyers.'
‘Samuel Abad, especially, stands out for his professional, personal and ethical quality; being in line with our values.'
Key clients
- Compañía De Minas Buenaventura
- INTERCORP
- Arenera La Molina
- Lima Expresa
- Fundacion Ignacia Rodulfo Vda. De Canevaro
- Agroindustrial Laredo
- Gilat Networks Peru
- Promsex
- Sociedad Agrícola San Agustín
- Lima Public Notaries Regulatory College
- Compañía Minera Antapaccay
- Gold Fields La Cima
- Equinox International
- Administradora Jockey Plaza Shopping Center
- Administradora De Comercio
Work highlights
- Advised Compañia de Minas Buenaventura on a dispute against SUNAT and the Tax Court, for an illegal tax collection of approximately $675m.
- Advised Banco Internacional del Perú on its main civil and commercial litigation proceedings, which include the collection of accounts.
- Advised Agroindustrial Laredo on various judicial cases involving the property rights of its agricultural land.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jorge Luis Zubiate
Hernández & CíaPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jorge Luis Zubiate, Javier de Belaunde, Sheilah Vargas, Samuel Abad, Enrique Johanson