Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 1
About
Provided by Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados attorneys have extensive experience in both the analytical and regulatory issues related to Peruvian Competition Law, covering a wide variety of industries.
Our award-winning practice group regularly provides preventive counseling on a wide range of corporate transactions and commercial operations and processes, in connection with issues concerning horizontal restraints, monopolization, tying arrangements, exclusive dealing, resale price maintenance, refusals to deal and numerous vertical arrangements, as well as on matters related to unfair competition, intellectual property, product liability and consumer protection legislation.
We are recognized for our extensive experience in merger control. We have advised a wide variety of national and international companies on the principal pre-authorization merger control procedures, both under the current general regime as well as the prior electricity sector regime. We develop, coordinate and manage strategies, together with our Corporate teams, as well as with law firms from the main global markets, providing successful results for our clients.
Chambers Review
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados continue to boast a front-running team that is held in high esteem for its competition practice. The department is frequently sought after by domestic and international clients to advise on contentious administrative proceedings related to investigations into horizontal and vertical agreements. The team is also well versed in acting on phase I and II merger clearance reviews, as well as offering regulatory and compliance advice. Its clientele includes key figures from the banking and finance, construction and energy sectors.
Work Highlights
- Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados assisted Electro Dunaswith a fining procedure initiated by Indecopi following a complaint filed by Atria Energíaconcerning a possible abuse of dominant position.
Strengths
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"Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados tackles complex and novel issues swiftly. The lawyers are quick and do their best to provide us with optimal legal solutions that align well with our business vision."
"Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados offers excellent, strategic advice in merger control matters."
"Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados tackles complex and novel issues swiftly. The lawyers are quick and do their best to provide us with optimal legal solutions that align well with our business vision."
"Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados offers excellent, strategic advice in merger control matters."
Notable Practitioners
Frontrunning partner Carlos Patrón continues to win market-leading praise from interviewees for his stellar practice in Peru's competition arena. He has extensive experience in high-profile abuse of dominance investigations and appeals against cartel decisions. He is well versed in handling complex merger clearance mandates, including those subject to phase II investigations, and offers further expertise in competition-related market studies.
"Carlos Patrón is an incredible professional. It is no surprise he is regarded as one of the best lawyers in the country. He knows how to instil trust and put our minds at ease."
"Carlos Patrón stands out as a true leader in the field. Not only does he excel in legal acumen, but he also navigates complex business landscapes with ease. He's in a league of his own."
David Kuroiwa joins the numbered bands this year after receiving significant market praise for his active presence in the Peruvian antitrust field. He has experience in counselling clients on market studies carried out by INDECOPI and often assists with merger control filings.
"David Kuroiwa's work stands out. He has an astute business sense and is always one step ahead."
Julia Loret de Mola enters the numbered bands this year on the back of strong recognition from the market for her competition practice in Peru. She often defends clients in cartel and abuse of dominance cases and also assists clients with notifying mergers before the Peruvian authorities.
"Julia Loret de Mola is an excellent lawyer when it comes to cartel cases."
Ranked Lawyers at
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados
Peru
Members
Provided by Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados
Ana Lucía Figueroa
Head of Department
Luciana Marquez
Mariana Vallvé