Rubio Leguía Normand’s labour, employment and social security team boasts a roster of domestic and international clients in a range of industries, including mining, infrastructure and insurance, to name a few key areas. Commended for its ‘strategic focus’, the practice group advises on collective bargaining, audits, equal pay matters, business structuring and occupational health and safety. Víctor Ferro co-leads the team, offering advice on contentious and non-contentious matters including collective bargaining, compensation plans and immigration matters; practice co-head Sandro Núñez is noted for his work in related proceedings. Armando Gutiérrez also acts as co-lead and specialises in risk mitigation and conflict resolution. André Cossio, who was promoted to the partnership in January 2025, leverages deep expertise in occupational health and safety to advise on inspections, as well as collective bargaining and arbitration. Promoted to principal associate in 2024, Marilú Merzthal majors on contentious procedures before state authorities. Principal associate Ángel Ramírez is well-versed in the intricacies of immigration matters, inspections and constitutional proceedings.
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Testimonials
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‘Armando Gutiérrez is an exceptional lawyer. Always attentive to the client’s needs, with excellent response times. He has a strong command of local legislation, binding precedents and their application to labour cases faced by the company in the course of its activities.'
‘Rubio, Leguía, Normand stands out for its strategic focus on labour advisory, aligning regulatory compliance with business objectives. Its team not only masters the legal framework but also understands business dynamics, enabling practical and effective solutions.'
‘The team at Rubio, Leguía, Normand excels for its strategic, business-oriented approach and its efficient management of labour risks. Unlike other firms, its lawyers combine deep legal knowledge with a pragmatic vision, ensuring solutions aligned with their clients’ operational needs.'
'Ángel Ramírez stands out for his broad knowledge in hiring and outsourcing of services, ensuring efficient and sustainable labour structures. His advisory is fundamental to ensuring companies operate within a safe regulatory framework, minimising legal risks and optimising personnel management.'
'André Cossío complements the team with his expertise in corporate labour law, excelling in the management of occupational health and safety regulations. His analytical approach and ability to structure efficient solutions position him as a key adviser in labour risk prevention.’
‘Sandro Núñez and Víctor Ferro are partners with solid knowledge in labour law, they provide a highly professional service, are always available, and clearly understand business needs.’
Key clients
- Honor Device Peru
- Siemens
- MC Lima
- Automotores Gildemeister Peru
- LAIVE
- Paltarumi
- Maquinarias U-GUIL
- Scala PeruC (S4Learning)
- Aker Solutions Hydropower
- Chala One
- S Services Holding
- Inerco Inspección y Control
Work highlights
Advised American Airlines Peru on negotiations with the union representing its employees, with the objective of reaching a comprehensive and sustainable collective bargaining agreement for both parties for a three-year period.
Defended ENEL in a dispute with the former employee and leader of the union representing its employees, who was dismissed for gross misconduct.
Assisted Pacífico EPS with negotiating the collective bargaining agreement with the union.
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Marilú Merzthal
Ángel Ramírez
Practice head
Víctor Ferro; Sandro Núñez; Armando Gutiérrez
Other key lawyers
André Cossio; Marilú Merzthal; Ángel Ramírez; Ana Castillo; Eliana Zavala