Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados
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Managing Partner: Fernando Rodríguez Angobaldo
Partners: Fernando Rodríguez Angobaldo, Jaime Heredia, Alicia Jiménez, Enrique Varsi, César Abanto
Number of partners: 5
Number of associates: 28
Languages: Spanish, English, Italian, French
Founded in 1997, Rodriguez Angobaldo Abogados is a highly specialized and well-established firm in Peru, providing services in the Arbitration, Consumer, Healthcare, Insurance, Labour, and Litigation practices.
The firm houses a team of five partners and 28 qualified lawyers, who act in sophisticated disputes and complex cases involving civil, commercial, administrative, constitutional and regulatory disputes.
The team is well-regarded for representing clients at all judicial levels, including the Constitutional Court and arbitration tribunals, in highly complex cases, conducting proceedings with technical precision.
The firm has consolidated its upward trajectory in recent years by incorporating partners and highly qualified lawyers, with in-depth knowledge and solid skills, who have an exceptional academic background. At least 70% of its senior lawyers also active as university professors, regular lecturers and speakers at courses and seminars.
Rodriguez Angobaldo Abogados' competitive advantage derives from the partners' holistic approach to designing strategies to be applied in trials,disputes or settlements. By working closely with clients, the firm is able to anticipate specific contingencies that may interfere with the development of any dispute and meet clients' needs.
Arbitration: Highly regarded in the market for handling high-stakes domestic and international arbitrations involving civil, commercial, regulatory and investment matters; the firm has a dedicated arbitration team and is involved in some of the most complex and high-value arbitrations currently taking place in Peru.
It has a strong bench of experienced professionals in handling arbitrator and defense work in arbitration tribunals and in the enforcement of arbitral awards. The firm's arbitration department has recently expanded and has positioned itself as a market leader. Its members are frequently appointed as expert witnesses in arbitration proceedings.
Consumer Law: We are often instructed to advise our clients in a range of highly sensitive matters involving potential reputational risks and significant financial implications. Our deep understanding of Administrative and Consumer Protection law enables us to skilfully represent clients in actions against governmental bodies such as the Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual and the Superintendencia Nacional de Salud.
Healthcare: Based on its experience and expertise in Medical Law, Bioethics and Health Law, the firm is fully specialized in health-related matters. In that sense, it represents entities in the defense of complaints before the Susalud Court or before the INDECOPI Court. The firm also handles legal consultations in health matters.
Insurance: Our standing in the market is earned by the caliber of our mandates, a stellar roster of clients, and the quality of our work. We are one of the few firms with a strategic and consolidated insurance practice, made up of highly qualified professionals with specific experience in this sector, working across the full range of insurance law.
We provide counsel based on the analysis of the regulatory framework applicable to insurance and reinsurance companies, identifying contingencies regarding policy conditions, as well as dysfunctions on the part of regulatory bodies in applying regulations. We also analyse and issue opinions on high net worth claims.
Labour and employment: The firm provides a wide array of advisory services in the labor and employment sector. These services include legal counseling on constitutional challenges, defense in high-value labor lawsuits, and representation in complex litigation involving significant financial stakes.
Our expertise is demonstrated in high-profile and intricate cases and significant corporate clients.
Litigation: We have an impressive track record in handling sophisticated and high-value disputes of a commercial, civil, constitutional, financial and regulatory nature in a wide range of economic sectors, such as insurance, banking, telecommunications, mining, oil and gas, healthcare. Provides strategic guidance to clients in the prevention, management and resolution of high-stakes litigation.
Regularly handles highly sensitive matters involving allegations of fraudulent conduct or involving relevant public figures. The firm continues to enhance its litigation practice with intensive investment in new legal technology.
Specialized consulting: The firm applies in-depth knowledge to provide high quality advice and strategic legal vision in regard with regulatory aspects of the securities market, bankruptcy, debt and credit restructuring, insurance and reinsurance, telecommunications, oil and gas.
The firm also has extensive experience in advising clients on constitutional law, civil law and consumer protection law in the context of banking and insurance transactions, as well as the prevention and resolution of labour and social security disputes.
The firm routinely provides services to leading national and multinational companies in the banking, insurance, reinsurance, health, telecommunications, energy, oil and gas, mining and real estate sectors. Among its representative clients are Rímac Seguros y Reaseguros, Rímac SA Entidad Prestadora de Salud, Clínica Delgado, Pacífico SA Entidad Prestadora de Salud, Clínica Internacional, Grupo Auna; Gas Natural de Lima y Callao - Cálidda, Lantera Energy, Corporación Primax; Telefónica del Perú, Entel Perú, Sitios SBA; YOFC, Glencore, Empresa Minera Los Quenuales, Pesquera Exalmar SA, Volcán Compañía Minera, Minera Yanacocha, Hochschild Mining, Shougang Hierro Perú, LG Electronics Perú, Sacyr Perú, Urbanova, Cia Minera condestable, Corporación Aceros Arequipa; Banco de Crédito del Perú, Banco Internacional del Perú, Banco BBVA Perú, Scotiabank Perú, Interbank, Banco Pichincha, Banco de la Nación; Inversiones Centenario, Mega Plaza; Frecuencia Latina Canal 2, América Televisión; Ajinomoto del Perú, Prosegur, ONP, Editora Perú, Eductrade SA, Sociedad Agrícola San Agustín, Ariana Management, among others.
- The firm is a member of ACLA — the first Latin America international litigation and arbitration correspondents program – together with other highly regarded foreign law firms.
- The firm is a member of the Peruvian chapter of the Alianza Pro Bono.
- Individual partners are members of the IBA and the Peruvian Society of Labour Law.
- Litigation: Fernando Rodríguez and Jaime Heredia
- Arbitration: Jaime Heredia and Enrique Varsi
- Corporate & Commercial Litigation: Fernando Rodríguez and Jaime Heredia
- Insurance & Reinsurance: Fernando Rodríguez and Jaime Heredia
- Regulatory Disputes & Infrastructure: Jaime Heredia
- Labour & Social Security: César Abanto and Alicia Jiménez
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- LimaCalle Chinchón 601-609-611-631, San Isidro, Lima, Lima, Peru, 15046
- Web: www.er.com.pe
- Tel: +51 1 421 4141
- Fax: +51 1 421 6626
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Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados announces Alicia Jiménez as new partner
Rodriguez Angolbado Abogados strengthens its labour and employment area with the addition of a new partner to co-head the practice.
CONSTITUTIONAL JURISPRUDENCE AND ARBITRATION
Peruvian constitutional jurisprudence has expanded to oversee arbitration when fundamental rights are at stake. While protecting arbitral independence, key precedents like Cantuarias and María Julia allow amparo in exceptional cases. Evolving rulings address challenges like fraudulent schemes, ensur
Data protection in Peru has tightened anti-spam regulations, requiring explicit consumer consent for commercial messages. Recent proposals would eliminate even initial contact without authorization, limiting informative opportunities, which has sparked criticism for its impact on the sector.
The SOAT and the Scope of the "Non-Occupant Third Party": Can the Insurance Company Provide Coverage
In Peru, the Mandatory Traffic Accident Insurance (SOAT) ensures medical coverage for victims of traffic accidents, whether they are vehicle occupants or non-occupant third parties, regardless of fault. A key issue is the interpretation of "non-occupant third party," especially when a vehicle lacks
Persecutory Nature of Labor Credits and Its Impact on Trust Assets
The article discusses the persecutory nature of labor credits in Peru, allowing workers to claim debts on assets transferred to trusts by insolvent employers. It emphasizes the need for a restrictive interpretation of this priority to avoid constitutional conflicts.
Unjust Enrichment in Public Contracting Arbitrations
In Peru, unjust enrichment is regulated under Article 1954 of the Civil Code, which provides that "anyone who unjustly enriches themselves at the expense of another is obliged to compensate them". However, there are some questionings whether this concept applies to public contracting arbitration.
New criteria regarding the scope of coverage under the Compulsory Traffic Accident Insurance (SOAT)
The Specialized Consumer Protection Chamber of Indecopi has recently altered its criteria regarding the scope of coverage under the Compulsory Traffic Accident Insurance (SOAT).
Rodriguez Angobaldo strengthens its Arbitration and Labour practices
The firm is adding two prominent professionals to the Arbitration and Labour teams.
THE CONCEPT OF“CONSENTED LOSS”: ANALYSIS & REFLECTIONS ON ITS SCOPE IN LIGHT OF PERUVIAN LEGISLATION
The insurance sector faces a perpetual challenge: effectively assessing and managing risks. In this context, the concept of "consented loss" emerges as a key element, as its configuration carries significant legal implications for both the insured and the insurer.
THE MODAL CONTRACT FOR STARTING OR INCREASING ACTIVITIES FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF THE SUPREME COURT
Labour relations in Peru may be protected by either an indeterminate term contract or a modal contract. However, the subscription of either type of contract is not discretionary. Within the framework of labour stability, labour relations in Peru are intended to be permanent.
Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados opens second office to provide flexibility to its team members
Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados opens second office to provide flexibility to its team members
Rodriguez Angobaldo Abogados, Heredia, Abanto & Varsi - Keys for 25 years of sustainable growth
A brief reflextion on the keys and decisions that led the firm to grow and diversify their portfolio of services in a sustainable way along 25 years, and became one of the top legal boutiques in Peru´s legal market.
Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados announces Alicia Jiménez as new partner
Rodriguez Angolbado Abogados strengthens its labour and employment area with the addition of a new partner to co-head the practice.
CONSTITUTIONAL JURISPRUDENCE AND ARBITRATION
Peruvian constitutional jurisprudence has expanded to oversee arbitration when fundamental rights are at stake. While protecting arbitral independence, key precedents like Cantuarias and María Julia allow amparo in exceptional cases. Evolving rulings address challenges like fraudulent schemes, ensur
Data protection in Peru has tightened anti-spam regulations, requiring explicit consumer consent for commercial messages. Recent proposals would eliminate even initial contact without authorization, limiting informative opportunities, which has sparked criticism for its impact on the sector.
The SOAT and the Scope of the "Non-Occupant Third Party": Can the Insurance Company Provide Coverage
In Peru, the Mandatory Traffic Accident Insurance (SOAT) ensures medical coverage for victims of traffic accidents, whether they are vehicle occupants or non-occupant third parties, regardless of fault. A key issue is the interpretation of "non-occupant third party," especially when a vehicle lacks
Persecutory Nature of Labor Credits and Its Impact on Trust Assets
The article discusses the persecutory nature of labor credits in Peru, allowing workers to claim debts on assets transferred to trusts by insolvent employers. It emphasizes the need for a restrictive interpretation of this priority to avoid constitutional conflicts.
Unjust Enrichment in Public Contracting Arbitrations
In Peru, unjust enrichment is regulated under Article 1954 of the Civil Code, which provides that "anyone who unjustly enriches themselves at the expense of another is obliged to compensate them". However, there are some questionings whether this concept applies to public contracting arbitration.
New criteria regarding the scope of coverage under the Compulsory Traffic Accident Insurance (SOAT)
The Specialized Consumer Protection Chamber of Indecopi has recently altered its criteria regarding the scope of coverage under the Compulsory Traffic Accident Insurance (SOAT).
Rodriguez Angobaldo strengthens its Arbitration and Labour practices
The firm is adding two prominent professionals to the Arbitration and Labour teams.
THE CONCEPT OF“CONSENTED LOSS”: ANALYSIS & REFLECTIONS ON ITS SCOPE IN LIGHT OF PERUVIAN LEGISLATION
The insurance sector faces a perpetual challenge: effectively assessing and managing risks. In this context, the concept of "consented loss" emerges as a key element, as its configuration carries significant legal implications for both the insured and the insurer.
THE MODAL CONTRACT FOR STARTING OR INCREASING ACTIVITIES FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF THE SUPREME COURT
Labour relations in Peru may be protected by either an indeterminate term contract or a modal contract. However, the subscription of either type of contract is not discretionary. Within the framework of labour stability, labour relations in Peru are intended to be permanent.
Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados opens second office to provide flexibility to its team members
Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados opens second office to provide flexibility to its team members
Rodriguez Angobaldo Abogados, Heredia, Abanto & Varsi - Keys for 25 years of sustainable growth
A brief reflextion on the keys and decisions that led the firm to grow and diversify their portfolio of services in a sustainable way along 25 years, and became one of the top legal boutiques in Peru´s legal market.