Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria‘s employment practice is co-led by four experienced partners: César Gonzales Hunt, Jaime Zavala, Lidia Vilchez and Alicia Jimenez. Gonzales and Vilchez, who was promoted to partner in January 2022, are both highly skilled in collective bargaining agreements, as well as negotiations between trade unions and employers. Zavala has over 50 years’ experience and is adept at advising clients during labour arbitration processes, while Jimenez is heavily involved in labour litigation processes from pre-litigation demands through to trial. Other key names to note are associates Silvia Rebaza and Katy Noriega, for occupational health and safety and gender issues, respectively.
Testimonials
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- ‘A young, well-prepared team, knowledgeable about labour regulations and law in general. Solid in its formulations and solutions, which enables fluid, simple work that resolves issues in a short time. A modern team, with the latest trends, reforms and issues of novelty and interest that contributes to the best ways of applying the law.’
- 'Lidia Vílchez seeks excellence in the quality of her labour advice, giving innovative ideas and alternatives to the situations that arise.'
- 'The team is solid and has well-known and recognised names in labour law, which is a support for decision-making.'
Key clients
- Judicial Court
- Hitachi Rail Spa Sucursal Del Perú
- Dominion
- Corporación Aceros Arequipa
- Empresa Siderurgica Del Peru
- BHP
- Corporación Peruana De Productos Químicos
- Touch
- Stracon
- Banco Falabella Perú
Work highlights
- Compiled a legal report concerning the labour benefits paid of the Justices of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Republic.
- Advised on a major labour concern that has arisen in the construction and implementation of the second transportation line for Lima’s subway – Metro de Lima Línea 2.
- Conducted a legal and operational analysis, providing alternatives for the continuity of client DOMINION in light of the 2022 regulatory changes determined in relation to the outsourcing of services.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cesar Gonzales Hunt, Jaime Zavala, Lidia Vilchez, Alicia Jimenez