The labour and employment practice at Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados continues to advise on a range of employment-related matters, spanning recruitment and the termination of labour contracts, the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, and representation in judicial and administrative proceedings. At the helm of the practice, Cristina Oviedo is an expert in procedural labour law and pension law. She is routinely supported by newly promoted partner Brian Ávalos, who was raised to the partnership in early 2022, and whose practice is centred on matters concerning salaries and benefits, internal policies and regulations, labour taxation, and workplace health and safety. At associate level, key support is provided by principal, Dante Botton, and senior Elias Munayco, who provide additional expertise in addressing day-to-day employment and migration issues, as well as input on labour procedural law and pension matters.

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Key clients

  • Minera Chinalco Peru
  • Corporación EW
  • Dorado Bet
  • Unique
  • Cicsa Peru
  • Omnia Médica
  • Grupo Expertia
  • Grupo Pacasmayo
  • Grupo Uribe
  • InRetail

Work highlights

  • Advised Minera Chinalco on the termination of employment agreements based on an employee's qualifications and labour law advice concerning the labour procedures resulting from those terminations.
  • Advised Grupo Uribe on various labour issues, including advice on employing workers, sexual harassment, and other labour-related matters required for Peruvian startups.
  • Advised Dorado Bet on conducting an audit to verify adherence to labour laws and issues related to workplace safety.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Cristina Oviedo