Offering an interdisciplinary service through its cooperation with the firm’s other departments, the litigation team at CMS Grau advises clients from the insurance, tech and electricity industries. Civil and administrative proceedings and civil, constitutional and commercial litigation are all core workflows for the group. The offering is co-led by Luis Alberto Linan, who is experienced in defending leading companies in corporate litigation, and Javier Ferrero, who handles international arbitration and mining disputes. Former senior associate Luis Miguel Manrique left the firm in September 2024.

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  • ‘In this area we liked the availability of the team that accompanied us. Always willing, even on weekends, to give us several recommendations to have a good negotiation, even accompanying us.'

  • ‘The level of analysis and clarity of information allows us to make better decisions.'

  • ‘Luis Miguel Manrique has helped us on several critical issues for us.'

  • ‘The Grau studio team is very close to its clients and inspires a lot of confidence in you to share your ideas and strategies, because we know that they will guide and advise us to obtain better results.'

  • ‘Luis Alberto Liñan knows his work very well and is efficient and friendly.' 

  • ‘The plus is the permanent coordination and reporting of the status of the processes directly. They make their support and dedication felt and, in this way, they generate trust.'

  • ‘Clarity in reports and knowledge of the subject.'

  • ‘Pragmatism to resolve complex situations.'

Key clients

  • Gold Fields La Cima
  • Minera Las Bambas
  • Autpoista Del Norte
  • Petroleos Del Peru
  • Compañia Minera Buenaventura
  • Solgas
  • Charles Taylor Ajustadores De Seguero
  • Banco De Credito Del Peru
  • Mediapro Peru
  • Open Plaza

Work highlights

  • Designed the defense strategy of Gold Fields La Cima and prepared the necessary documents to execute it.
  • Representing PetroPerú in the defense against a $15m fine imposed by the Environmental Evaluation and Control Agency.
  • Defending Mediapro in a judicial process where the client has been sued for breach of contract and indemnification in relation to television broadcast rights.

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Luis Alberto Liñán, Javier Ferrero