In an unparalleled offering, powerhouse labour boutique Vinatea & Toyama fields more than 50 specialised lawyers -including eight seasoned partners- and provides consistent guidance across the entire spectrum of employment issues, regularly handling matters including collective bargaining agreements, termination procedures, inspections and labour arbitration. Name partners Jorge Toyama and Luis Vinatea co-chair the firm’s consulting and inspections, and labour litigation departments, respectively, in conjunction with inspections and compliance specialist Eduardo Mercado, and seasoned litigator Magaly Alarcón. Renowned trade union relations expert Alfredo Salvador is another key contact, with Herbert Prelle also a labour-relations expert and a strategic advisor actively involved in complex collective negotiations. Renato Mejía excels in designing labour policies, while Roberto Matallana advises on individual labour matters, immigration, and social security. Ongoing organic growth saw the firm raise Juan Carlos Girao - who focuses on collective and individual labour counselling - to the partnership; with Cynthia Lagos promoted to principal associate (both effective as of March 2024). In addition to Lagos, the experienced group of principal associates also includes: litigator Alfonso Higa, Fabiola Maza (labour consultancy), Carlos Fernando Morales P (litigation strategy), Pedro Díaz Rodríguez (labour disputes, health & safety); Yegros Martínez Luna (labour law, social security); Mario Dávila Sanchez (labour relations, compensation structures) and labour relations counsel Claudia Ramírez Ronceros, a March 2023 hire from Lima Airport Partners.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Vinatea & Toyama's labour law practice is not only comprehensive but also innovative. Its different areas within the labour advisory service are concerned with finding new solutions and innovative practices in the service, assisting the client with training, prevention and union activity.'
  • 'They have extensive experience and provide clear and concrete advice. Undoubtedly the best choice in the market.'
  • 'The partners are supported by a team of top young associates who can deal with the most complex requirements. They now have a specialised service to deal with labour authority inspections.'
  • 'Their guidance goes beyond legal matters, including strategic HR planning, among others.'
  • 'The team provides creative solutions stemming from their extensive knowledge of the country's reality and major productive sectors.'
  • 'The team is able to explain complex situations in simple terms, especially when involving different decision-makers unfamiliar with legal and labour issues.'
  • 'Highly competent team; while some partners stand out, the majority possess extensive knowledge of legal-labour issues.'

Key clients

  • Angloamerican Quellaveco
  • Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP)
  • Minera Aurífera Retamas (MARSA)
  • Transportadora de Gas del Perú
  • Grupo Breca
  • Cosco Shipping Puerto de Chancay
  • GMO Perú
  • Latam Airlines Perú
  • BBVA Perú
  • Mapfre Perú Vida Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros
  • Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde
  • Kallpa Generacion
  • Minera las Bambas
  • Telefónica del Perú
  • Compañía Minera Antapaccay
  • Minera Chinalco Perú
  • Lima Airport Partners
  • Corporacion Lindley
  • Hudbay Mining
  • Camposol
  • Engie
  • Luz del Sur
  • Unacem
  • Repsol
  • P&G Industrial Perú
  • Leche Gloria
  • Snacks América Latina
  • Hortifrut - Perú
  • Papelera Nacional – Panasa
  • Tiendas Por Departamento Ripley
  • Cencosud Retail Perú
  • H&M
  • San Fernando
  • Saga Falabella
  • Unique
  • Cia. De Seguridad Prosegur

Work highlights

  • Advised Luz del Sur on the challenge of a labor arbitration before the judiciary.
  • Advised Angloamerican Quellaveco on an initial collective bargaining process.
  • Advised H&M on a highly complex collective negotiation.

Lawyers

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Jorge Toyama, Luis Vinatea, Roberto Matallana, Herbert Prelle, Magaly Alarcón, Alfredo Salvador, Renato Mejía, Eduardo Mercado