Aviation

by EsolaAdmin2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | Practice Areas

AVIATION

We have a multidisciplinary team specialized in the aviation industry that excels with a comprehensive approach to address a wide range of legal issues related to regulations, transactions and operations both domestically and internationally.

We advise domestic and foreign airlines, ground handling services, maintenance and training centers, FBOs and computer reservation system providers.

We also belong to different industry unions and national and international associations, which allows us to stay up to date with the latest developments and ensure regulatory compliance for our clients.

Our advisory services include as follows:

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Management of operating and flight permits

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Obtaining authorizations

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Incorporation of airlines in the country

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Transactions related to aviation activities

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Negotiation of contracts

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Acquisition of aircraft and components

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Labor and tax aspects of the airline industry

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Aviation insurance

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Financing, leasing, rental and guarantees on aircraft and engines

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Administrative formalities before the Peruvian aviation authority

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Processing of certificates for airlines, their equipment and personnel

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Liability for damages, whether to passengers, crew or others involved

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Consumer protection

Key contacts

María Eugenia Yábar

Partner

July Choy

Senior Associate

Maribel Tejada

Associate

Maria José Escobar

Civil Law

by EsolaAdmin2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Practice Areas

CIVIL LAW

Our Civil Law area has a highly specialized approach in advising, designing, negotiating and structuring complex commercial and civil contracts, having been involved in advising and accompanying our Clients in the materialization of their businesses. Our purpose at all times is to safeguard the interests of our clients and mitigate possible legal contingencies through efficient contracts.

The members of our Civil Law team have specialized in the different branches of this area of law. Our partners, in particular, actively participate in different academic events, are members of legal committees of chambers of commerce and serve as specialized arbitrators on the lists of the most prestigious arbitration institutions in Peru.

Our advice includes the analysis and development in matters and practice of law of:

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Obligations

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Legal acts

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Civil liability

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Contracts

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Real Property Law

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Guarantees

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Private International Law

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Inheritance Law

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Personal Law

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Statute of Limitations

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Partnerships

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Civil Procedural Law

Key contacts

Manuel Villa-García

Partner

Cecilia Catacora

Partner

Martín Serkovic

Partner

Ximena Herrán

Senior Associate

Public Procurement

by EsolaAdmin2024 | Nov 3, 2023 | Practice Areas

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Our Public Procurement practice provides advice in various selection procedures called by the Peruvian government, which include advice in public bids, public tenders, corporate purchases, framework agreements and auctions, as well as in disputes that may arise in the execution of contracts entered into with the government.

We also provide advice in challenge proceedings and sanctioning proceedings initiated by the public administration in the framework of contracting.

Our advisory services include as follows:

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Advice on obtaining the National Registry of Suppliers for the contracting of goods, services, construction work consulting and works.

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Advice on selection procedures called under the Public Procurement Law.

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Advice on procedures exempted from the scope of application of the Public Procurement Law, such as: procurement carried out by public companies of the State regulated by special procurement regulations, procurement conducted by international organizations, international procurement called by Peruvian government entities, public tenders called by concessionaires that have a concession contract with the Peruvian government, among others.

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Advice on the execution of contracts derived from public procurements.

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Advice on the filing of administrative appeals, such as appeals and reconsideration, as well as the presentation of defenses before challenging procedures that are filed against the award of the bid of the Company.

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Advice on the commencement of administrative sanctioning proceedings by the Government Procurement Tribunal for alleged violations committed in the framework of a public procurement regulated under the Public Procurement Law.

Key contacts

Martín Serkovic

Partner

Neftali Campos

Associate

Advertising and Unfair Competition

by EsolaAdmin2024 | Jan 13, 2023 | Practice Areas

ADVERTISING AND UNFAIR COMPETITION

We have extensive experience advising national and international clients in matters related to Unfair Competition and Advertising, such as:

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Detection of acts of unfair competition: We provide advice on the detection of acts of deception and confusion in the market, in its interrelation with the different market agents.

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Review of advertisements and advertising campaigns: It is not enough to communicate and attract the attention of consumers, but also to avoid falling into assumptions that may constitute acts of unfair competition, whether acts of deception, undue comparison, denigration, among others.

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Compliance with legislation in force: Whoever asserts a fact must have technical support to prove it. We support and provide advice on whether such technical support complies with the requirements of the legislation in force. As well as for the incorporation of legal messages in communications to the public.

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Representation in sanctioning procedures and audits: It is important not only to have prior advice, but also when a lawsuit has been initiated against a potential client, to safeguard their interests and compliance with legislation in force. We assist both in cases in which actions have to be brought against possible infringers affecting good business faith, as well as the defense in case a lawsuit is brought against a client or potential client.

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Acts of unfair competition carried out under the use of intellectual property: We handle both the knowledge of unfair competition legislation and those in which intellectual property is used to carry out acts against good business faith.

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Advice and representation in alternative means of conflict resolution such as CONAR.

Key contacts

Mónica Germany

Partner

Cristina Fernández

Senior Associate

Jossimar Jiménez

Associate

Consumer Protection

by EsolaAdmin2024 | Jan 13, 2023 | Practice Areas

CONSUMER PROTECTION

Our team has solid experience advising various companies in their relations with consumers, both at a preventive level in compliance with Consumer Protection regulations, as well as at a contentious level before INDECOPI.

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Terms and Conditions for the provision of a service: Analysis and preparation of documentation of terms and conditions in accordance with Consumer Protection regulations.

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Commercial promotions: We advise and analyze commercial promotions so that they comply with providing clear and appropriate information, within the provisions of the Code of Consumer Protection and Defense, we review and prepare the legal materials that must comply with commercial promotions, and sales promotions of products or services.

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Contracts with consumers and distributors and documents that consumers will receive: we advise, prepare and review contracts, agreements, and documents (such as warranties, terms and conditions, advertising material, contracts) that will be delivered to end consumers, including the legal consequences to avoid and reduce contingencies according to the Consumer Protection Code.

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Complaints Book: Assistance in the implementation and development of the Complaints Book in accordance with current regulations, both virtual and physical. We advise and provide support in answering claims in the consumer protection claims book, advice and analysis of the information that must be included and how to deal with it, registration in SIREC (claims registration system).

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Assistance in the prosecution of consumer protection lawsuits: includes defense in lawsuits filed against companies for infringements or consumer claims based on the Consumer Protection Code.

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Product Labeling: Advice, assistance and review of information that must be included in the labeling of manufactured products (food, household appliances, cosmetics, cleaning, tires, beverages, electronics, toys, medicines, etc.), in accordance with the law on labeling, advertising and consumer protection.

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Assistance in negotiations and conciliations: Support in the assistance and preparation of negotiation and conciliation documents with consumers in the stages prior to the initiation of administrative proceedings in INDECOPI, or during the same.

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Training on the Consumer Protection Code: We provide support and training to companies for the development of policies that comply with the Consumer Protection Code, understanding of the Consumer Protection Code and legislation. We prepare manuals and guides designed according to the services and/or products provided by the company in a personalized way.

Key contacts

Mónica Germany

Partner

Cristina Fernández

Senior Associate

Jossimar Jiménez

Associate

Tax

by EsolaAdmin2024 | Apr 20, 2022 | Practice Areas

TAX

Our tax practice has highly specialized lawyers, and experts in all areas of tax law. They have vast experience advising several of the most important local and foreign companies with business presence in Peru.

Estudio Olaechea’s tax team frequently provides advice on local and international taxation, corporate aspects with tax implications, financing, asset and business transfers, financial instruments, local and international mergers and acquisitions, multinational business development, and sophisticated tax structures. In fact, we seek alternatives to make businesses viable, eliminate contingencies and generate efficiencies from a tax point of view.

Our tax practice has developed particular expertise, among others, in the following sectors: digital platforms and services, maritime and air transportation, financial products, construction and real estate, universities, telecommunications, technology, and energy.

In addition to consulting services, Olaechea‘s tax team provides assistance in the following matters:

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Preventive tax audits

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Legal advice on tax audit procedures

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Review of tax returns for individuals and legal entities

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Tax compliance obligations (e.g. identification and declaration of beneficial owners, analysis on application of anti-avoidance rules, among others)

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Representation and support in contentious and non-contentious tax proceedings, as well as in judicial proceedings in tax matters.

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Formulation of institutional consultations with the Tax Administration

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Legal representation before governmental authorities in tax matters

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