Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 1
Contact number
(511) 706 4200About
Provided by Vinatea & Toyama
Vinatea & Toyama is the largest specialized practice firm in Peru in labour law & employment, renowned for handling the market’s most complex, sensitive, and strategic matters.
The firm has 3 areas: (i) Consulting; (ii) Litigation; (iii) Inspections. To date, the team is made up of 46 labour lawyers, led by eight partners with between 15 and over 30 years of professional experience: Jorge Toyama, Luis Vinatea, Roberto Matallana, Herbert Prelle, Renato Mejía, Magaly Alarcón, Alfredo Salvador and Eduardo Mercado. Our expertise in this practice has allowed us to simultaneously handle several major conflicts or complex situations, as well as to provide a complete range of services; from general labour and social security advice, planning and strategy to restructuring, complex litigation, collective bargaining, labour arbitration and negotiations with unions and the government.
Through a flexible, experienced, and creative team, Vinatea & Toyama provides solutions to transnational and national companies from a wide range of industries, including agriculture, banking and finance, mining, telecommunications, wholesale and retail, construction, education, manufacturing of consumer goods, healthcare, among others.
Vinatea & Toyama has joined since June 2022 the international network of independent law firms Ius Laboris.
Chambers Review
Vinatea & Toyama boasts a stellar labour and employment team with a market-leading practice that handles cases related to collective bargaining, labour investigations, terminations and internal policies. Its deep bench of outstanding practitioners is also skilled in contentious proceedings, as well as in arbitrations. The firm has a weighty client roster supporting many important companies in different industries such as mining, energy, banking and telecommunications.
Work Highlights
- Vinatea & Toyama assisted energy distributor Luz del Sur in a successful collective bargaining process with one of its unions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Vinatea & Toyama not only resolve the issue at hand, they analyse the regulatory and situational framework of the matter and give us greater scope."
"Vinatea & Toyama is amazing at proposing strategies to minimise our risks. The team understands how we operate as an international company and has adapted to our needs."
"Vinatea & Toyama is available at any time and through any means, consistently delivering excellent service."
"Vinatea & Toyama not only resolve the issue at hand, they analyse the regulatory and situational framework of the matter and give us greater scope."
"Vinatea & Toyama is amazing at proposing strategies to minimise our risks. The team understands how we operate as an international company and has adapted to our needs."
"Vinatea & Toyama is available at any time and through any means, consistently delivering excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Star Individual Jorge Toyama maintains his position as a market-leading practitioner specialising in labour litigation procedures, inspections and collective bargaining proceedings in Peru. He also garners recognition for his advice on outsourcing legislation.
"He is the best labour lawyer in Peru and it shows in his handling of both theory and practice."
"Jorge Toyama's advice and comprehensive service when addressing complex issues is incredible, as well as the speed, level and development of the analysis. He's fully committed to the client."
Knowledgeable partner Luis Vinatea comes highly recommended by market commentators for his expertise in handling a wide range of labour and employment matters in Peru.
"Luis Vinatea doesn't just think like a lawyer; he considers various approaches to tackle the problem. He is a strong strategist."
"Luis Vinatea has demonstrated leadership, knowledge and excellent management."
Solid partner Alfredo Salvador Vargas is truly praiseworthy for his involvement in labour and employment mandates in Peru.
"Alfredo Salvador Vargas is practical when it comes to collective bargaining and negotiations. He is able to give good advice on strategy and practicality. Negotiation is his strength."
Roberto Matallana gets widespread recognition for his involvement in labour-related judicial processes in this practice arena in Peru.
"Roberto Matallana's handling of judicial processes is very strong and timely."
Respected practitioner Magaly Alarcón is well regarded by both clients and peers for her involvement in labour processes in Peru.
"Magaly Alarcón has extensive knowledge in collective bargaining and is deeply involved in the operational reality of the business."
Renato Mejía Madrid is well-known in the market for his expertise in providing clients with sophisticated labour advice in Peru.
"Renato is a solid professional with knowledge and experience in the labour field. He offers timely, quality and efficient service, which generates trust and comfort for the customer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Vinatea & Toyama
Peru
Members
Provided by Vinatea & Toyama
Eduardo Mercado Villarán
Herbert Prelle Mayuri
Industries
Provided by Vinatea & Toyama
Agroindustry
Banking and finance
Construction
Health
Industry
Infrastructure
Mass Consumption
Mining
Public services
Retail
Services and commerce
Telecomunications