Market leader Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados acts for an extensive client list of exporters, importers and foreign trade operators, featuring key industry players from across the energy, mining, oil and gas, chemicals, textiles, automotive and agriculture sectors. The deep bench includes Julio Guadalupe, who is well versed in international trade law, with a particular emphasis on customs matters; senior associate Juan Acuña, who stands out for his ability to advise on tariff classification, indirect tax planning as well as customs audits and valuations; and Joan Tello, a senior associate with extensive experience handling tax audits and contentious-administrative processes before the judiciary and customs and tax administration.

Importers, exporters and foreign trade operators from across the agro-industrial, energy, hydrocarbons, pharmaceutical and automotive sectors look to DS Casahierro Abogados for assistance in the gamut of customs and trade issues. Charles Castle heads the team and, backed by over 20 years working in the customs and foreign trade field, attracts a loyal client base of prominent national and international industry players seeking advice on customs permits and licences, valuations and free trade agreements. Senior associate Enrique Vargas offers support, dealing with a variety of customs audits and litigation procedures. The team has recently been bolstered by the strategic hire of senior associate Diana Pomahuallca, formerly of Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados, who brings with her deep expertise in port and maritime activities. Having absorbed Lázaro & Ruiz Abogados in May 2023, the team also welcomed partner Renzo Ruiz who, in line with the firm’s top litigation reputation, has an excellent track record in administrative proceedings before various courts.

Drawing upon its extensive network of firms, Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International attracts a host of high-profile clients from across the food, technology and manufacturing industries, which seek assistance in a wide variety of trade and customs issues. The team’s recent workload includes advice on trade investigations, customs valuations for consumer and retail goods, free trade zones relating to the green economy, and the environmental issues connected with transporting dangerous substances. Backed by extensive experience in international law, Gonzalo Bernal leads the department and provides a key point of contact for matters related to foreign trade and customs issues. Associates Astrid Noriega and Walter Robles Gonzales are also noteworthy. Former practice head Luis García left the firm.

The customs and international trade team at Hernández & Cía advises its clients on a broad range of issues relating to customs law, regime structures and customs procedures, helping with compliance issues, the reduction of expenses associated with operations, and contentious and non-contentious administrative and judicial proceedings. Industry veteran Leonardo Lopez is known for his ability to handle customs compliance, planning and audit procedures, while Miguel Ángel Campos, who was recently promoted to principal associate, deals with customs valuations, free tariff mandates and agreements. Associate Paloma Velásquez Bolognesi’s wide-ranging practice encompasses customs and foreign trade consulting, customs audits and contentious procedures.

Combining its expertise in the life sciences and international trade spaces, boutique law firm Garcia-Godos & Lindley-Russo is a popular choice for clients dealing with supply chain issues relating to the import and export of medicines, hygiene products and foods. In keeping with the group’s three core areas of focus — trade facilitation, technical barriers to trade, and sanitary and phytosanitary measures — Eduardo García-Godos expertly advises clients on matters related to the Latin American WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, and Alfredo Lindley-Russo handles trade facilitation and market access barriers concerning food, medicine and medical devices. Specialist consultant Brenda Apaza adds further expertise to the firm’s combined life sciences and trade offering.

The team at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados handles a host of customs and international trade matters for its clients, which include shipping agencies, international transport companies and customs agents, as well as companies from the automobile, mining and pharmaceutical industries. Eduardo González is known for his in-depth knowledge of customs valuation and taxation, customs planning, audits and compliance issues, while César Alva navigates matters related to the import and export of goods for national and international companies alike. The department's work is supported by associates Fredi Ramirez Valdez, who advises on contentious tax-customs procedures and administrative litigation processes; Hillary Barandiarán Vargas, who offers advice on customs valuation, taxation and the processing and maintenance of AEO certification; and Rosa Pacheco Alarcón, who is known for her advice on implementing security measures in the logistics chain. Associates Betty Lezma Olórtegui, Catherine Cabrera Céspedes and Shinda Ortiz Crisostomo are also key contacts. Senior associate Diana Pomahuallca Sulca left the firm.