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Rubio Leguía Normand

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With an expanding network in the tax arena, Rubio Leguía Normand has demonstrable strengths in the practice, advising a range of leading international clients, largely from the mining, telecoms and financial services sectors. The group routinely advises on cross-border transactions, tax and customs matters, strategic tax planning, and the tax elements of infrastructure projects and M&A. Jorge Dávila (tax structuring of financing and trusts); and Luz María Pedraza (tax litigation and audits) jointly lead the group. Luisa Godomar covers tax management optimisation strategies and contentious and non-contentious tax procedures; Carla Zelada handles compliance reviews and due diligence; and Álvaro Portocarrero is a key contact for tax concerns within banking and insurance mandates.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent management and continuous support that led us to a successful outcome in the audit on the points assigned to Luisa and her team. Their active participation and direct involvement in projects, along with their handling of regulations and case law, instil confidence in the strategy and recommendations provided.’
  • ‘They are highly knowledgeable individuals, providing precise and immediate solutions.’
  • ‘Extensive knowledge and organised presentation of solutions - Luisa Godomar.’
  • ‘The firm has an interdisciplinary team that can make decisions within its scope, taking into account the potential impact on other areas. They make an effort to understand the client’s needs in order to make the most correct and ethical decisions. Their solid teamwork is evident.’
  • ‘The empathy with which they approach every problem and situation, always providing solutions. They are proactive, considering the future impact of decisions and actions that will affect the medium and long term.'

Key clients

  • Hyline Peru
  • SNF
  • Honor
  • Hapag Lloyd
  • Bloomberg PLC
  • Thoughtworks
  • Torrecom
  • Huawei
  • Novonor
  • Empresa de Generación Huallaga (EGH)

Work highlights

Advised Credicorp on the tax structuring and execution of a securitisation trust, which facilitated the issuance of bonds by the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima.
Advised Gramercy on tax matters concerning a securitisation trust involving investment funds and corporations, each subject to distinct tax treatments under Peruvian regulations.
Advised Metro de Lima Línea 2 during the 2018 income tax audit, addressing complex issues related to income recognition, expense deduction and financial asset accounting.

Practice head

Jorge Dávila; Luz María Pedraza

Other key lawyers

Luisa Godomar; Carla Zelada; Álvaro Portocarrero

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