Hernández & Cía is well-regarded for its handling of international trade and customs matters, assisting clients with tax regulations and international trade and supply logistics, including port and maritime operations. The practice group is adept at advising on the design of structures for relevant operations; customs taxation and valuation; tariff matters; compliance and certification processes; and administrative procedures, among other pertinent matters. Industry expert Leonardo López leads the team, leveraging longstanding experience in regulatory compliance matters, customs planning and audit procedures. The wider team includes principal associate Miguel Ángel Campos, a specialist in maritime and port law; and associate Paloma Velásquez Bolognesi, who offers counsel on customs planning, audits and valuation, due diligence and contentious customs procedures.

Comprised of specialists in international trade and customs planning, Rodrigo advises importers, exporters and other trade operators across numerous industries such as natural resources and telecoms, among others. Its areas of expertise span transaction negotiations, customs claims and appeals before regulatory bodies and tariff and tax matters. At the helm is Julio Guadalupe, who contributes deep knowledge of international trade law, with a particular focus on custom matters. At the senior associate level, Juan Acuña brings to the table expertise in tax planning, customs valuation and tariff classification, in addition to advising on audits and litigation; Joan Tello advises on tax audits and proceedings before the relevant authorities.

Boasting a team of specialist practitioners, DS Casahierro Abogados is equipped to handle various contractual, negotiation and customs mandates; enforcement of free trade agreements; and claims, audits and appeals before the relevant regulatory bodies. The practice group’s client roster includes importers, exporters and other trade operators in the automotive, energy and logistics sectors. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, Charles Castle leads the team, advising on issues such as logistics operations structures, defence in administrative and judicial procedures, and permitting and licensing matters, to name a few key areas. At the principal associate level, clients benefit from the insights of Diana Pomahuallca, who assists with the negotiation and drafting of trade contracts as well as audits; and Enrique Vargas, who contributes expertise on contractual, tariff and customs matters.

Estudio Echecopar is recognised for providing comprehensive advice on a range of international commerce and trade matters, including audits and tariff classification, with a particular focus on the technology, agriculture, food, healthcare and transportation sectors. Practice lead Gonzalo Bernal Neumann advises local and international companies on import and export matters, tariff classifications and customs valuations. Principal associate Walter Robles Gonzales brings expertise in custom matters, while associate Astrid Noriega assists clients with proceedings before regulatory authorities as well as free and plurilateral trade agreements.

Clients turn to Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados for its practitioners’ deep knowledge of customs and tariff matters, audit procedures and international shipping operations. The practice group has further strengthened its offering through the incorporation of a team specialising in supply chain and logistics certifications. Department lead Eduardo González is routinely called upon for his expertise in customs valuation and taxation, audits, and compliance matters, while senior partner César Alva garners praise for his extensive experience in certification and due diligence matters. Associate Fredi Ramírez Valdez is noted for his role in contentious procedures and administrative litigation in customs matters.

Garcia-Godos & Lindley-Russo offers comprehensive advice on regulatory aspects of international trade, notably including trade diplomacy; key specialisms include cross-border transactions of controlled goods, technical barriers to trade and logistics regulation. Recognised industry authority Eduardo García-Godos leads the practice group, and is further supported by Alfredo Lindley-Russo, who specialises in trade facilitation, particularly in the food, medicine and medical device industries. The firm is further bolstered by Joseph Andrade, who contributes his expertise in customs planning and procedures, compliance reviews and due diligence; and 2024-hire Ana Sofía Del Solar, who is recognised for her involvement in complex cross-border transactions.

Thorne, Echeandía & Lema Abogados is well-positioned to advise on foreign trade and customs matters, providing counsel on international sales contracts, bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, imports and exports of goods and services, and compliance and customs mandates. Practice lead José Luis Sorogastúa Ruffner advises on foreign trade logistics and customs operations. Further key contacts include associate Mauricio Ruiz Rosado, who specialises in audits and representing clients in litigation proceedings; and consultant José Luis Sorogastúa Chávez, who brings extensive experience in customs matters, having held several significant positions in relevant public authority bodies.