L&E Global, a worldwide leader for cross-border labour and employment law services, is pleased to announce that it continues to expand its footprint in Latin America with the addition of a new member firm in Peru: Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados (‘Estudio Muñiz’).
Based in Lima, Estudio Muñiz is a full-service law firm with 11 offices throughout Peru. The firm’s labour and social security lawyers advise clients on a wide range of labour matters, including contract and salary planning, due diligence, occupational health and safety, labour brokering and outsourcing, court proceedings, inspection procedures and claims brought against the Social Security Health Institute (EsSALUD), collective bargaining, as well as the hiring of foreign employees and the steps required to obtain the applicable work permits.
“We are excited about adding Peru to our deep Latin America regional line-up, which already includes Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico,” said John Sander, Chairman of L&E Global and co-leader of the International Employment Issues practice group at Jackson Lewis P.C. “Joining forces with Estudio Muñiz will broaden L&E Global’s access to expert legal advice for employers in a region that is particularly important to our transnational clients.”
“Becoming a member of L&E Global enables us to both attract new international clients and increase our existing client base,” said Ricardo Herrera, Principal Partner and Head of the labour and social security law practice at Estudio Muñiz.
“As L&E Global’s exclusive member firm in Peru, we anticipate playing a leading role in the legal market, both in Peru and Latin America,” added César Puntriano, Principal Partner at Estudio Muñiz.
“Estudio Muñiz is one of the foremost commercial and business law firms in Peru,” said Jeroen Douwes, Executive Director of L&E Global. “Therefore, it is an honour and a privilege to welcome this fine group of employment law specialists to the L&E Global alliance.”
About Estudio Muñiz
“Experienced team fostering expertise advising on matters related to collective bargaining, judicial proceedings and labour audits. Also well equipped to handle day-to-day labour advice. Routinely retained by domestic and international clients with a presence in sectors such as the energy, telecommunications and food and beverage industries.” – Chambers Latin America 2022
About L&E Global
L&E Global has a strong international presence with members in numerous jurisdictions. Members possess a recognised regional footprint and are able to present clients with a truly international outlook. A source claims: "They have a strong network internationally, and contacts in different jurisdictions, so they are able to provide a service to clients who need assistance in other parts of the world." – Chambers Global 2022
L&E Global is the worldwide leader for cross-border labour and employment law services. Spanning 6 continents, L&E Global’s member firms are ideally situated to provide clients with pragmatic, commercial advice necessary to achieve their objectives, wherever they operate. L&E Global’s members work closely with corporate, legal, human resources departments and corporate executives across a variety of sectors and industries to address the strategic and tactical issues that arise in the workplace
For more information please contact Joseph Granato, Communications Manager at L&E Global at joseph.granato@leglobal.org.
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