Hernández & Cía is well known in the market for its knowledge of customs regime structures and customs procedures; it handles both contentious and non-contentious matters and represents large multinational clients in customs and tax litigation before the authorities. Other areas of focus include compliance, tariffs, international trade structures and international trade disputes. Practice head Leonardo Lopez is a veteran practitioner with considerable experience in tax, international trade and customs issues, and more specifically, assists clients with valuations, planning and tariffs matters. Senior associate Miguel Ángel Campos is registered as a customs broker and is a member of the Association of Certified Customs Agents of Peru (AATA); he offers clients niche expertise in maritime and port law, as well as customs planning and compliance. Paloma Velásquez Bolognesi is another key associate. Since publication, Campos has been promoted to principal associate - effective as of February 2024.
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‘The team manages everything related to foreign trade, is fully trained and up to date with the law and advises us in a timely manner.'
'I highlight the agility and disposition of Paloma Velásquez.’
‘The knowledge, kindness and willingness they have to manage our account.’
Key clients
- Exsa
- Backus
- Distribuidora Puma
- Grupo Falabella
- Empresa Editora El Comercio
- Grupo Sandoval
- Forsac Peru
- Dp World Group - Neptunia
- Grupo Trafigura
- Procter & Gamble Perú
Work highlights
- Providing customs advice to Anglo American Quellaveco to optimise its operations.
- Provided legal advice to Tramarsa in a judicial process against the Customs Administration.
- Providing legal advice on international trade and customs valuation rules to Hasbro.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Leonardo López Espinoza