Walther Belaúnde
Latin America Guide 2025
Band 3 : Tax
Band 3
About
Provided by Walther Belaúnde
Languages Spoken
Spanish and English.
Practice Areas
Walther has vast experience in tax and corporate general advisory, as well as in tax and corporate structuring, corporate reorganizations, business transfers, complex contracts, internal and external financing.
Career
Before he joined the Firm, he was Partner of Acerta Advisors, of Santivañez Lawyers and of Rebaza, Alcazar & De Las Casas Law Firm. He was also Tax Director at Southern Peru Copper Corporation and Partner of Deloitte & Touche Tax at the tax and legal advisory division. Walther has also been associated lawyer of the Barrios, Fuentes, Urquiaga and Dañino Law Firm.
Professional Memberships
Walther was the first President of the Tax Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce of Peru. He is member of the Peruvian Institute of Tax Law (former Director), of the International Fiscal Association (IFA) and the Lima City Bar Association. His professional career has been featured by Chambers and Partners, as a tax lawyer, (Band 2) and in Leaders League. He has also received recognitions from Latin Lawyer, LACCA and Best Lawyer, among others.
Personal
Lawyer from the Catholic Pontifical University of Peru and has studies in Management Development and Boards of Directors at the University of Piura and also in Negotiation at Harvard University.
Chambers Review
Latin America
Experienced partner Walther Belaúnde offers a longstanding practice advising clients on tax audits and fine appeals. He is particularly known for his mining and energy clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Walther Belaúnde has always provided the best solution to our tax questions, as he takes into account the latest developments in Peruvian legislation and the trends in our industry."
"Walther Belaúnde has always provided the best solution to our tax questions, as he takes into account the latest developments in Peruvian legislation and the trends in our industry."