The international commerce and trade team at Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International advises top domestic and international companies and trade associations on the gamut of trade issues and is able to leverage support from its large global network in relation to cross-border matters. Advising on both contentious and non-contentious issues, the team is well versed in finding alternative remedies to trade barriers and complex operations, economic sanctions and trade embargos, customs issues, international trade agreements and World Trade Organisation (WTO) matters. Luis Alonso Garcia heads the practice with over 25 years of experience and, as former vice minister of Foreign Trade, is a key practitioner for trade matters in the Peruvian market. Gonzalo Bernal focuses on foreign trade and customs and is noted for both advisory work and litigation, and principal associate Walter Robles Gonzales is also recommended. Since publication, García has left to establish his own firm - effective as of February 2024.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- The customs and tax area is very good and we are satisfied with the way in which they handle the delegated cases.'
- 'They keep us informed with newsletters about regulatory changes and practical advice on the impact of those changes.’
Key clients
- Sociedad Nacional de Industrias
- Asociación Peruana de Agroindustriales del Azúcar y Derivados - APAAD
Work highlights
- Permanently advising APAAD regarding current policymaking and trends related to agribusiness.
- Advised the Lima Chamber of Commerce - subcommittee of food importers on a dispute with INDECOPI relating to mandatory health warnings on imported products.