César Abanto
Rodríguez Angobaldo AbogadosA host of major companies -particularly those from the insurance, mining, healthcare and technology sectors- consistently turn to the employment team at Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados for advice on labour and employment-related litigation matters, including administrative contentious actions and amparo proceedings. The team also routinely assists clients with issues pertaining to the recognition of labour relationships, the payment of social benefits and claims of unfair dismissal, as well as reimbursements and compensation for damages. The employment practice is led by the 'dedicated' and ‘outstanding’ César Abanto, who has particular depth in pensions-related matters; with key support from senior associate Luis Alberto Cancho, who has a growing profile for his representation of clients in complex claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'The labour area as a team is very solid, including César Abanto, who is an outstanding professional.'
- 'Although the labour team is still in a process of consolidation, it is already showing signs of significant progress that will place this practice in a prominent position in the professional practice in Peru.'
- 'The leader of the labour team, César Abanto, is an outstanding professional with enormous dedication and a clear predisposition towards labour process and with great depth in pension law.'
- 'The team of lawyers I work with have always proven to be up-to-date with the various issues we see on a daily basis. They also have qualified staff who are always attentive to the information requirements we need, complying with the deadlines we set.'
- 'The advice they provide is clear and precise, with an optimal legal analysis that allows us to present good defence strategies for the judicial processes that we currently have in SCTR and labour matters.'
- 'Their work is excellent, and the team is always available to attend to our queries in the best possible way, optimising time, which is very important due to the strict deadlines that must be met.'
- 'They are very knowledgeable about labour issues, as well as the actual application of the rules, which are quite complex in the country.'
- 'They have a team with a lot of experience and knowledge in labour matters.'
Key clients
- Volcan Compañía Minera
- Corporación Aceros Arequipa
- Sirius Seguridad Privada Sierra Central
- Rimac Compañía de Seguros
- Ajinomoto
- Aero Transporte
- Grupo Breca
- Compañía Latinoamericana de Radiodifusión
Work highlights
- Represented Ajinomoto del Perú in a lawsuit filed to try to dissolve the workers' union, as a result of losing constitutional requirements.
- Advised Volcan Compañía Minera on filing a proceeding before Cerro de Pasco’s Administrative Labour Authority.
- Defended LG Electronics Perú in a case in which a former employee sought reinstatement for wrongful dismissal due to the denaturation of the outsourcing contract.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
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César Abanto