Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 1
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+511 219 4170About
Provided by Zuzunaga Assereto Abogados
Zuzunaga, Assereto & Zegarra Abogados is a law firm specialized in providing highly sophisticated services in Tax Law. The firm provides services to companies from different sectors of economy, as well as national and international organisations and individuals, with special emphasis on value generation, teamwork and customised services.
The leadership and expertise of the firm are based on the experience of our founding partners, who have worked together for more than two decades, standing out in both private practice and public office.
Besides their professional expertise, the firm members have a clear academic profile, being many of them engaged in academic activities in Law Schools and graduate programs of Peruvian and foreign universities.
Tax law experts covering corporate investments and high net worth individuals. Regularly advises clients in major infrastructure projects, mainly in the extractive and energy industries, including the planning and implementation of social investments and legal transfer pricing issues. The firm guides companies in cross-border structuring, M&A, joint- ventures, debt-equity transactions, and compliance obligations. Advises clients with tax audits in administrative and judicial procedures.
Chambers Review
Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados is an outstanding tax boutique boasting market-leading abilities in the Peruvian tax sphere. The team is routinely retained by domestic and international clients to advise on administrative proceedings before SUNAT, as well as auditing processes, VAT recovery, tax planning and compliance. The department is accustomed to dealing with major players from a variety of industries, including mining, oil and gas, and consumer goods.
Work Highlights
- Zuzunaga & Asserto Abogados advised Fluor Daniel South America on the all tax aspects of the sale and structuring of payment of its Ameco Peru and Ameco Chile assets to the STRACON group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados provides an outstanding service handling tax matters. The team is talented, knowledgeable, business-oriented and eager to support clients with their needs."
"Zuzunaga & Asserto Abogados' profound comprehension of tax law and jurisprudence enables them to formulate tax strategies aimed at mitigating or reducing tax burdens and addressing future tax risks."
"Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados provides an outstanding service handling tax matters. The team is talented, knowledgeable, business-oriented and eager to support clients with their needs."
"Zuzunaga & Asserto Abogados' profound comprehension of tax law and jurisprudence enables them to formulate tax strategies aimed at mitigating or reducing tax burdens and addressing future tax risks."
Notable Practitioners
Pre-eminent partner Fernando Zuzunaga del Pino comes highly recommended by the market for his expertise advising clients on tax audits and transactions.
"Fernando is an exceptionally knowledgeable lawyer with a remarkable understanding of SUNAT. He always takes the time to understand clients' businesses to anticipate tax issues."
"Fernando Zuzunaga is one of the best tax attorneys in Peru."
Noteworthy partner Juan José Assereto Bossio is frequently sought out by clients to advise on fiscal audits, the tax implications of major infrastructure projects and M&A, and administrative tax litigation. He is also well versed in handling indirect tax mandates.
"Juan José Assereto has a complete understanding of tax laws and the nuances of SUNAT. He uses a collaborative approach, which helps develop the best strategies to address our challenges."
Lorgio Moreno regularly represents clients in income tax disputes, administrative proceedings, and fiscal inspections carried out by the Peruvian tax authority.
"Lorgio Moreno is a very dedicated and detail-oriented lawyer."
Experienced partner Luciana Yáñez wins praise from clients for her strong tax practice in the Peruvian arena. She regularly advises clients on tax audits and tax obligations.
"Luciana Yáñez has a deep knowledge of international taxation issues and is very fast to complete analyses and provide helpful guidance on a case-by-case basis."
Associate-to-watch Jorge Figueroa receives praise from clients for his activity in the Peruvian tax field.
"Jorge Figueroa has in-depth knowledge of tax matters and is quick to find solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Zuzunaga Assereto Abogados
Peru
Members
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Clients
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Boart Longyear S.A.C. (Boart Longyear Group)
Compañía Minera Kolpa S.A.
Compañía Minera Zafranal S.A.C.
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.
Consorcio Transmantaro S.A. (ISA Group)
Enel Group
Fluor Group
Fénix Power Perú S.A.
Gas Natural de Lima y Callao S.A. (Cálidda)
Glencore Group
Haug S.A.
Inkia Group
Marcobre S.A.C. (Breca Group)
Minera Barrick Misquichilca S.A. (Barrick Gold Corporation)
Minsur S.A.
PEPSICO Alimentos Perú S.R.L.
Petróleos del Perú - Petroperu S.A.
Red de Energía del Perú S.A. (ISA Group)
Rio Tinto Minera Perú Limitada S.A.C. (Rio Tinto Group)
Siemens S.A.C.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Ultramar Group
Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus & Johnston S.A.A.
Industries
Provided by Zuzunaga Assereto Abogados
Charities / Not for Profit
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Food & Drink Producers
Industrial Engineering
Mining & Metals
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Software & Computer Services
Transportation
Utilities