José Antonio de la Puente León
Latin America Guide 2025
Band 2 : International Trade/WTO
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About
Provided by José Antonio de la Puente León
Practice Areas
International Trade/WTO
Antidumping, Subsidies and Safeguards
Competition/Antitrust
Pre-merger Control
Intellectual Propert
Trade Barriers Disputes
Market Intelligence
Trade Policy
Regulation
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Career
Founder Partner of Comercia Consulting. Mr de la Puente has successfully defended some of the most relevant trade remedy cases investigated in Peru from 2009 to date. He has also advised clients in similar cases before authorities in Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Panama. During this period, Mr de la Puente has also worked as an international consultant for various organizations, including the European Union (projects carried out by GOPA and WTI Advisors), IADB, UNCTAD, CAF and SECO, developing studies on commercial policy implementation of FTAs, among other. In addition, since 2017, Mr de la Puente has served as a panelist (arbitrator) in three trade disputes at the WTO.
Before founding Comercia Consulting, Mr de la Puente was a Senior Associate and Head of the Competition Area at Muñiz Law Firm, where he advised clients on trade and antitrust matters (2002-2008). From 1995-2000, he served as Advisor to the Vice Minister of Integration and International Trade Negotiations (currently MINCETUR), representing Peru in international trade negotiations at bilateral, regional, hemispheric and, multilateral levels. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. de la Puente served as Commissioner of the Antidumping and Subsidy Commission of INDECOPI.
Professional Memberships
Lima Bar Association
Publications
Publications:
• “Los derechos antidumping y su efecto en la determinación del Impuesto a la Renta” (Lima, 2024)
• Report on “European Investment in Peru” (Lima, 2020)
• ‘‘Perú descarta nuevamente la aplicación de medidas de salvaguardias definitivas contra las importaciones de confecciones (prendas de vestir, accesorios y textiles para el hogar)’’, experto y coautor (Lima, 2023)
• ‘‘Sistema de franja de precios agropecuaria: ¿es oportuna su modificación?, experto y coautor (Lima, 2021)
• ‘‘Sanción penal para las prácticas anticompetitivas: ¿es una opción acertada?’’, experto y coautor (Lima, 2020)
Books:
• "Services Policy Review: Peru. UNCTAD (ed.)’’, expert and co-author (Geneva: United Nations, 2013).
• “Brasil: Guía práctica para exportar’’. MINCETUR, CCL (eds.), (Lima, 2011).
Personal
Founder Partner of Comercia Consulting (2009-present)
Head of the Competition Law Area (Senior Associate) of Muñiz Ramírez, Pérez-Taiman and Luna Victoria Attorneys-at-Law (2002–2008)
Legal Adviser to the Vice Minister of Integration and International Trade Negotiations (MINCETUR, 1995-2000)
Commissioner at the Dumping and Subsidies Commission of INDECOPI (1998–2000).
Chambers Review
Latin America
PartnerJosé Antonio de la Puente Leónof Comercia Consulting has a solid practice advising on international trade matters including WTO provisions, trade investment and anti-dumping mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"José Antonio de la Puente León is a high-quality analyst who combines knowledge of regulatory frameworks with experience and keen familiarity with business practices."
"José Antonio de la Puente León is a high-quality analyst who combines knowledge of regulatory frameworks with experience and keen familiarity with business practices."