Track record: The team has been working on telecom, data protection and privacy, competition, IP, cybersecurity, public policy and regulatory matters in the technology industry. Its clients range from global big tech and Fortune 500 tech companies to leading startups. The firm has developed programs, training and consultancy for in-house legal teams based around legal innovation, legal design and legaltech.

Team & differentiation: A pioneer in technology law and data protection, in 2018 Oscar Montezuma decided to stray from the traditional law firm career path to start his own firm: Niubox. Beyond having top-notch legal and tech skills, Niubox aims to be a leader in legal innovation and legaltech. The team has 11 skilled professionals with an interdisciplinary background.

Track record: The firm advised British Telecom on all stages of obtaining the “unique concession” before the Peruvian public authority which allowed the client to obtain licenses and permits for the development of their activities. They additionally advised Axess Peru on obtaining the registration of satellite mobile services before the Peruvian public authority.

Team & differentiation: The team is composed of two partners and twelve other qualified lawyers working on the full spectrum of telecoms, media, technology and personal data protection matters. Most of the team’s members have worked in the public sector, either at the telecom regulator (Osiptel) or the competition and consumer protection agency (Indecopi).

Track record: The firm is recognized as a leader in telecommunications, venture capital and technology transactions. It has advised several telecoms companies on their entry strategies into the market. They acted as lead counsel for Orocom in the deployment of a regional fiber optic network, a project funded by the Peruvian government.

Team & differentiation: Founding partner José Miguel Porto has extensive experience in the telecoms and IT industries, having held management positions at a national and international level. The team is very active in the venture capital industry, assisting entrepreneurs raising capital, assisting foreign entrepreneurs with the commencement operations in the country

Track record: The firm provides legal services to public and private entities, mainly in the areas of personal data protection and telecoms. It has expertise in advising on audits in personal data protection, privacy impact analysis and registration of data banks, among others. The client roster includes Banco BBVA Continental, Banco Cencosud and Banco Financiero.

Team & differentiation: The team is composed of one partner and five other lawyers. Founding partner Diego Zegarra has solid knowledge in telecoms and IT Law. He is an expert in personal data protection with experience advising private companies and public administration bodies. Clients are mainly from the health, safety, banking and finance, insurance, hydrocarbons and electricity sectors.

Track record: The firm covers all areas related to IP, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, variety plants, IP enforcement, IP litigation, IP licensing and IP consultancy, data privacy, advertising, fashion and entertainment law. The team has secured a number of well-known trademarks for clients. They handle complex IP litigation matters.

Team & differentiation: The team is composed of two partners and twelve other qualified professionals (engineers, translators and paralegals). Partners Adriana Barrera and Maria Inés Herrera have a strong reputation for handling complex enforcement and trademark prosecution cases and IP litigation. The team also advises companies on data privacy, life science and patent law matters.

Track record: The firm has been active in IP issues and telecoms in addition to data protection, helping clients get up to speed regarding data protection laws. Among clients that have entrusted the IP team with their cases are Saga Falabella, Tottus hypermarket and Unilever Andina. On the telecoms side there’s Entel and Enel Distribution Peru and and the Technology and Data Protection practice advises Google in public policy.

Team & differentiation: The IP team is lead by Maria Delia Oxley who has more than 20 years’ experience in IP, advertisement and competition law. Partner Ramon Huapaya is well known for his expertise in administrative and telecoms law while Cecilia Kahn is in charge of technology and data protection, privacy issues and cybersecurity.

Track record: The IP team is very active in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, representing national and international clients in various industry sectors, such as entertainment, digital, automotive and sports and have incorporated major international firms into its anticounterfeiting and brand protection program. Among its clients we found Hilton Hotels, QSI Peru and Montana.

Team & differentiation: The IP area has more than 80 years of experience. The team is led by Javier Duany, senior partner, and Jessica Ortiz, senior associate. They have developed a successful anti-counterfeiting and brand protection program, which encompasses investigations, customs enforcements, market raids, online enforcement, and training. In 2019 the firm joined forces with French firm DS Avocats.