Diego Castillo
Hernández & CíaA diverse client base from the mining, retail, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors consistently seeks out Hernández & Cía's expertise with issues related to hiring, the development of labour relationships, remuneration and dismissals, along with collective labour relations and administrative matters. The young, six-strong team also handles occupational health and safety matters, and labour audits. Leading the practice, Diego Castillo is recognised for his expertise in labour litigation, labour advisory, collective bargaining, and migratory services. Senior associate Mariana Barreto earns praise from clients for her proficiency in employment tax, collective bargaining, and immigration services.
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Testimonials
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- 'The lawyers have incredible expertise, they anticipate the different scenarios that may occur to us.'
- 'Mariana Barreto is an excellent professional.'
- 'I have been working with Estudio Hernández for 14 years and for me, it is one of the best law firms. The areas in which I have worked with them have been foreign trade, labour and tax. Compared to other law firms I have worked with, Hernandez has a very capable legal team, and they have always been accurate and supportive in all my doubts and queries.'
- 'Without Diego Castillo we would not be able to resolve all the labour issues we have.'
- 'The Hernandez labour team has a specialised and prompt attention to all our business needs. Not only do they take ownership of the sense of urgency of our activities, but they are also very empathetic to the pace of our business.'
- 'What differentiates Hernandez & Cía. is their knowledge of our business and the fact that their advice is not merely diagnostic, but adds value to our activities by proposing solutions that are not only quick but also efficient.'
- 'Diego Castillo is able to solve any issues, regardless of the time or complexity of the matter.'
Key clients
- SGS
- Morken
- Minera La Granja
- Pesquera Cantabria
- Yobel SCM Logistics
- Toyota
- Gtm Caldic
- Telecom Bolivia
- Orica
- Petrex
- Marcobre
- Yobel SCM
- Naviera Transoceanica
- Metrocolor
- Franquicias Unidas del Perú
- Procter & Gamble
- Multi Top
- Instituto Peruano de Acción Empresarial
- Hasbro Perú
- Puma Retail Perú / Distribuidora Deportiva Puma Perú
- General Electric International Perú
- Expertos en Café Perú
- Abercrombie & Kent
Work highlights
- Advised SGS on day-to-day labour issues including hiring, litigation, and health & safety obligations.
- Represented Orica and Exsa in lawsuits against bureaucratic barriers regarding outsourcing activities.
- Represented Petrex in important litigation cases in labour-related controversies.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Diego Castillo