Gonzalo Bernal
Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie InternationalDrawing upon its extensive network of firms, Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International attracts a host of high-profile clients from across the food, technology and manufacturing industries, which seek assistance in a wide variety of trade and customs issues. The team’s recent workload includes advice on trade investigations, customs valuations for consumer and retail goods, free trade zones relating to the green economy, and the environmental issues connected with transporting dangerous substances. Backed by extensive experience in international law, Gonzalo Bernal leads the department and provides a key point of contact for matters related to foreign trade and customs issues. Associates Astrid Noriega and Walter Robles Gonzales are also noteworthy. Former practice head Luis García left the firm.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Innovative ideas.'
'I would recommend Gonzalo Bernal.'
Key clients
- Sociedad Nacional de Industrias
- Latam Airlines
- Cámara de Comercio de Lima - Sub comité de importadores de alimentos (Lima Chamber of Commerce - Subcommittee of food importers)
- IBM del Perú
- ITN
- Linde Perú
- Corporación Peruana de Productos Químicos - Qroma
- Automotores Gildemeister Peru
- Solenis
- J&J Productos Médicos Farmacéuticos del Perú
Work highlights
- Advising on a procedure of safeguards related to apparel products before the trade remedies authority (INDECOPI).
- Providing customs, logistics and transportation advice to a client relating to customs processes and aircraft warehouses.
- On behalf of a client, advised on eliminating a trade barrier on the importation of processed food into the Peruvian market (prohibition of using stickers on health warnings on labelling only for imported food).
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gonzalo Bernal