Tax

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados

Client Satisfaction

Renowned for its expertise in high-value and complex transactions, the strong tax department at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados advises on the tax elements of major M&A deals, restructurings, and proceedings before the SUNAT and Tax Court. The firm acts for a diverse portfolio of clients, including domestic and international corporations from the mining, insurance, banking and technology sectors. Alex Córdova, a specialist in corporate tax and extractive industries taxation, leads the group alongside Alex Morris, who specialises in advising private clients on wealth planning matters. Tulio Tartarini is well versed in utilities taxation and transfer pricing, while José Chiarella, who joined from Damma Legal Advisors in May 2023, offers expertise in international tax matters. Mariella de la Torre is a key contact for tax litigation proceedings in the mining industry; Gonzalo La Torre is a trusted advisor for insurance taxation and tax audits; and Lourdes Castillo advises mining companies on various tax issues. Clients turn to Raúl Hidalgo for assistance with tax issues arising from infrastructure and project development matters, while counsel Andrea Madueño demonstrates skill in fiscal planning strategies. Associate Joan Tello handles excise tax and the taxation of natural resources.

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Testimonials

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‘The attention and availability is first class, as is the solidity of the arguments that support the legal opinion they issue.'
‘Our queries are directed to Jose Chiarella who always attends to them personally with solidity, precision and on time despite the fact that many times the deadlines we have are quite short.'

Key clients

Arca Continental Lindley
Southern Peru Copper Corporation – Sucursal del Peru
Arauco Perú
Gold Fields La Cima
Minera Chinalco Perú
Panasonic Peruana
ABB
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Wengen Alberta L.P., CPV Holdings, Torreal Sociedad de Capital de Riesgo
Luz del Sur

Work highlights

Advised ABB on an appeal filed before the Tax Court related to the transfer pricing valuation for corporate income tax year 2015.
Advised Lindley on a judicial process initiated before the Supreme Court to question rulings obtained in the administrative instance by SUNAT and the Tax Court, in which these entities objected to the deductibility of income tax of the fees paid for advisory services in 2007.
Advised Southern Peru Copper Corporation in several judicial processes initiated before the Supreme Court to question rulings obtained in the administrative instance by SUNAT and the Tax Court, in which these entities objected to the deductibility for income tax purposes of the commission fees paid in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2009.