Bullard Falla Ezcurra Abogados enjoys a first-rate reputation in the competition and antitrust space, and advises top clients from the manufacturing, energy, retail and telecoms fields. The firm stands out for its expertise in antitrust economics, and is well versed in work relating to risk assessments, sanctioning procedures, merger control, and cartel and abuse of dominance cases. Leadership of the team is split between Alejandro Falla, Eduardo Quintana, Lucía Villarán and Andrea Cadenas. Falla frequently advises on antitrust matters and in administrative proceedings before the Peruvian Antitrust Authority, while Quintana handles regulatory and legal matters. Villarán is active in advising public sector clients, and Cadenas primarily acts as counsel in various proceedings before public agencies including INDECOPI. Senior associate Agustín Valencia-Dongo, who focuses on unfair competition cases, is another key practitioner to note.

The expanding competition and antitrust team at specialist firm Diez Canseco Abogados has been involved in precedent-setting cases within the field. The department is led by industry veteran Luis Diez Canseco; managing partner Robert Venero, who concentrates on litigation relating to unfair competition, merger control cases and consumer protection; and José Carlos Gonzáles, whose key strengths include managing compliance programmes and advising on telecoms market regulation. Omar Alvarado is well known for litigating cases which involve bureaucratic barriers, while Roxana Arellano García leverages her previous experience working at INDECOPI to advise clients on an array of matters. Danny Alcarraz handles consumer protection and the regulation of public utilities with a focus on the energy industry. At the senior associate level, Danny Alcarraz advises on administrative procedures related to consumer protection and unfair competition, while Carlos Beraún draws on his experience at INDECOPI to advise on merger control matters. Associate Axel Ruiz is another key contact. Since the concludion of research, the firm has further strengthened its team, building out its contentious capabilities with the hire of form CMS Grau senior associate Luis Miguel Manrique as a partner - effective as of September 2024.

The well-rounded competition and antitrust offering at Miranda & Amado demonstrates expertise in high-profile merger control cases decided by INDECOPI. The team adopts a multidisciplinary approach by collaborating with the firm's financial and corporate departments, and often works across the electricity, telecoms and digital payments sectors. With strengths in contentious and non-contentious matters, the team handles cartel cases, pre-merger proceedings and risk assessment exercises. The department is co-led by Enrique Felices, who frequently acts as lead counsel on several key Peruvian competition cases, and Fiorella Zumaeta, who handles high-value and precedent-setting merger control and antitrust matters. Alessia Lercari is a key member of the group and has experience acting as lead associate on competition cases within the telecoms field.

Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados has an impressive track record in advising across the gamut of competition and antitrust matters, including administrative and judicial litigation, and local and cross-border landmark cases relating to price fixing, exploitative practices and strategic barriers to entry. Also well versed in exclusive dealing arrangements and compliance work, the group has strong experience in merger control matters, often liaising with the firm's corporate department to assist clients. The leadership trio comprises industry veteran Carlos A. Patrón, who specialises in complex price-fixing issues; Julia Loret De Mola, a specialist in antitrust investigations and cartel cases; and David Kuroiwa, who concentrates on consumer protection procedures. Principal associate Giancarlo Baella covers unfair competition and advertising procedures, while associate Ana Lucía Figueroa handles general competition work and related arbitration.

Experienced across the gamut of competition and antitrust matters, the growing team at Garrigues advises clients from the retail, fintech and agribusiness industries. The group advises on merger control, unfair competition, impact analysis and filings before the Competition Authority, and its clients also benefit from the firm’s strong in-house economics team. Former INDECOPI chairman Ivo Gagliuffi heads the practice and handles international trade defence and consumer protection cases, alongside Javier Coronado, whose scope of work covers the economics of antitrust matters and mergers, as well as economic regulation. Senior associate Maria Isabel Alvarado assists clients with merger control work, while associate Ricardo Ayvar handles antitrust matters within the digital market and advertising spaces. Economic assistant Rodrigo García is noted for his strengths in the economic analysis of consumer protection and public policy.

The rapidly growing competition and antitrust practice at Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas has experience advising on phase 1 and phase 2 merger control proceedings, often in the energy, telecoms and pharmaceutical sectors. The group advises on antitrust issues and litigation related to cartels, vertical restraints and abuse of dominant position, while also covering regulatory advice relating to unfair competition and the elimination of bureaucratic barriers. The team is jointly led by Alberto Rebaza, Luis Miguel Elias and Marcia Arellano, all of whom are well versed in corporate transactional, antitrust and compliance training work. The department was further strengthened by the arrival of senior associate Magaly Varela, who previously served as legal coordinator of the First Merger Control Division of INDECOPI. Fernando Rodriguez, also a senior associate, is a key contact within the team, as is associate Rosario Miranda.

Stucchi Abogados’ competition and antitrust practice is a popular choice for clients from the banking, insurance, education and real estate sectors. The team is equipped to advise across the full spectrum of matters, ranging from unfair competition, merger control, anti-dumping and subsidies, and the elimination of bureaucratic barriers that restrict competition. The firm also demonstrates skill in the advisory elements of the field, such as the design and implementation of compliance programmes. The leadership trio comprises Pierino Stucchi, who concentrates on legal representation in complex judicial and administrative proceedings; José Antonio Bezada, an expert in antitrust clearance and risk prevention; and Carlos Rodas, who was recently promoted to the partnership and who focuses on issues of competition in regulated economic sectors. Associate Alexander Flores is a key member of the team.

At Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International, the competition and antitrust practice advises a diverse client base, consisting of both local and international brands and corporations. Benefitting from the firm’s global network of offices, the team primarily focuses on antitrust compliance matters, and advises companies on the design and implementation of programmes. Elsewhere, the group covers investigations, audits and antitrust litigation. Teresa Tovar Mena leads the department and is ably supported by principal associate Crosbby Buleje Diaz, who assists tech clients in antitrust investigations and commercial policies. Senior associate Viviana Chávez handles the design of various antitrust strategies.

The competition group at León e Iparraguirre Abogados operates across the education, mining, retail and banking sectors, and advises clients on matters relating to consumer protection and administrative matters, often before INDECOPI. The offering is led by Luis Miguel León and Gianfranco Iparraguirre, who draw on their joint experience to advise local and foreign public and private companies. At the associate level, Karla Cabrejos and Karla Cabrejosiss are key practitioners to note.

In the competition and antitrust field, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria frequently acts for clients from the transportation, entertainment, pharmaceutical and education sectors on a range of local and cross-border work. The firm is equipped to advise on unfair competition, sanctioning proceedings before INDECOPI, and merger control cases which involve Spanish and European law. Verónica Vergaray leads the department and demonstrates skill in merger regulation, consumer protection and advertising matters. At the senior associate level, Diego Cabrera handles unfair competition work relating to IT and personal data protection, while Ximena Del Rosario assists clients with sanctioning procedures in consumer protection and antitrust law.

The antitrust and competition group at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is led by Verónica Sattler, who is experienced in antitrust investigations and judicial proceedings concerning cartels, price fixing and market distribution. The firm assists clients with the prevention of anti-competitive practices, unfair competition, and the elimination of bureaucratic barriers. Regularly engaged by clients from the electricity sector, the group also handles training on compliance and antitrust regulations. Senior associate Fiorella Monge is a key practitioner in the group, and frequently serves as counsel in cases involving merger control clearance.

The competition and antitrust team at Santiváñez Abogados has long been known for its niche expertise in the field of power generation and electricity; however, the firm's July 2024 merger with the former Martinot Abogados has both boosted and broadened its capabilities. The practice is led by Roberto Santiváñez and  advises on unfair competition, administrative claims before INDECOPI, merger control procedures and compliance concerns. Senior associate Jessica Hondemann has ovr 15 years' experience and her practice reaches into data privacy and IP, as well as administrtive straegies before INDECOPI. Associate Percy Samaniego is well versed in regulatory work, as well as in antitrust litigation, consumer protection and abuse of dominant position cases. Energy specialist Fidel Rocha  also leans into the practice as regards power-related matters.