Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 4
About
Provided by Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados
We represent our clients in civil, commercial and constitutional law cases and contentious-administrative proceedings brought with the Judiciary, including proceedings brought with the constitutional court to protect the fundamental rights of the individual and respect the regulatory hierarchy, and property-related proceedings started with arbitration tribunals.
Chambers Review
Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados boasts a dynamic team with a significant litigation practice acting on behalf of Peruvian and multinational clients in civil and commercial disputes. Additionally, the Lima-based department shows expertise in dealing with domestic and international arbitration mandates. The firm is frequently instructed by notable clients in the banking and finance, energy and telecommunications industries.
Work Highlights
- Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados represented Bayer Perúin a USD16 million claim brought by a patient who claimed to have developed a severe, incurable disease due to the consumption of one of its products.
Strengths
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"Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados demonstrates extremely in-depth analysis, creative solutions and strategic planning."
"Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados demonstrates extremely in-depth analysis, creative solutions and strategic planning."
Notable Practitioners
Respected partner Fernando Meléndez wins praise from market observers for his expertise in the civil and commercial litigation arena.
"Thanks to Fernando Meléndez we have managed to win many of our claims. He is a great lawyer with a very meticulous capacity for analysis."
Dynamic partner Edwin Pezo Arévalo garners significant praise from interviewees for his local and international arbitration practice.
"Edwin Pezo Arévalo has a lot of experience in arbitration processes. Each of the strategies proposed at the beginning has worked so far. He knows the procedures and rules perfectly."
Associate Claudia Quispe joins the rankings as an associate-to-watch following recognition for her arbitration practice in Peru.
"Claudia Quispe has detailed knowledge of the case and coordinates work with timeliness and efficiency. I would emphasise her accountability and disposition to respond to our questions and suggestions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados
Peru
Members
Provided by Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados
Claudia Quispe
Edwin Pezo
Ericka Angulo
Head of Department
Julissa Yamani
Raúl Zúñiga
Very Esquivel
Clients
Provided by Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados
Banco Financiero
Banco Internacional del Perú (Interbank)
Banco Ripley
Citibank del Perú
Edelnor
Ferreycorp
Grupo La República S.A.
Savia Perú
Scotiabank Perú
Telefónica del Perú
Industries
Provided by Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados
Banking, consumer product manufacturing, education, energy, financial services, food & drink producers, private clients / individuals, retail.