Angelita Ruiz
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & UriaPhilippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria’s public law team offers comprehensive advice on administrative law, spanning multiple regulated industries. Its expertise extends to advising on public procurement contracts, permitting processes, concession agreements and regulatory compliance. On the contentious side, the team represents clients in administrative sanctioning procedures and disputes, leveraging the experience of counsel Angie Umezawa, who leads the firm’s public law practice. Umezawa specialises in advising public companies on complex public procurement matters with government entities, as well as handling permitting procedures across various industries. She is supported by senior associate Angelita Ruiz, who has particular knowledge of aeronautical law; and partner Ronald Fernández-Dávila, who has considerable experience in bidding processes (particularly those of PROINVERSION), private initiatives and acquisitions in the infrastructure space. Former principal associate and practice co-head Carlos González Prada left the firm in May 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'PPU's public law and regulation team is recognised in the market since its formation through the merger of DU and Ferrero, which brought together the best of both firms, producing a complementarity of the largest areas.'
- 'The firm's public law and regulation practice maintains a high level of quality and prestige. The strengths of the team lie in the fact that the lawyers have a great deal of experience.'
- 'Angie Umezawa Makikado is by far one of the best professionals I have had the opportunity to work with. She is dedicated, has a deep knowledge of public law, not only theoretical but also practical, which allows her to easily foresee any legal problem that may exist in the future. She is undoubtedly a great talent who is very helpful in our day-to-day business.'
- 'The team stands out for its specialised knowledge of the aircraft registration process, a practice that is not handled by the vast majority of law firms.'
- 'They differ in the specialised and immediate attention. In particular, the one who stands out and has a good attention with the company is Angelita Ruiz.'
- 'Angelita Ruiz did superior work in supporting a negotiation with the Peruvian government for the purchase of an aircraft. She participated in the negotiations. Was able to explain our position to the customer well. She was willing to work as needed and when needed.'
Key clients
- United Laboratories
- O3B Teleport Services (Peru)
- Tren Urbano De Lima
- Aeropuertos Del Perú
- Monte Azul Sur
- Protecta Compañía De Seguros
- Spirit Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Latam Airlines Peru
- Mall Plaza Peru
- Ridetech International
- Inmarsat Global Limited
- Hitachi Rail Sucursal Del Perú – Hitachi
- Nicoll Peru
- Lombardi Ingenieros Consultores (sucursal Perú)
Work highlights
- Advised SPIRIT on the procedure for the approval by the Ministry of Transport and Communications for the renewal of its operating permit for regular international air transport service for passengers, cargo and mail.
- Advised LATAM Peru in relation to the registration of various aircraft lease / sublease agreements and also agreements to modify and extend them before the National Superintendence of Public Registries.
- Advised Protecta on its participation in a selection procedure under the public procurement regulations, obtaining a favourable result through Resolution No. 3703-2023-TCE-S1.
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Angie Umezawa
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & UriaPractice head
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Angie Umezawa