Currently, Peruvian companies trade in an interconnected, globalized and competitive world. Although the implementation of free trade agreements with several countries and commercial partners has significantly boosted openness, disparate local regulation and business practices have created major challenges. Under this context, businesses require competent and professional advice to successfully compete and develop complex global operations, successfully identifying comprehensive solutions.
Our team has broad experience and a well-earned reputation of assisting companies to develop and execute sophisticated trade policy and customs strategies to improve their competitive position and market access, and to minimize risk arising from international trade developments.
Our specialized services enable us to design management strategies throughout the whole chain of supply, from investment and cost planning, preparation of international agreements, advice on customs clearance, logistics and transport, to the analysis of tariff preferences and the removal of access or regulatory barriers that how companies can do business in the market.
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Testimonials
Band 1: Chambers and Partners Latin America — 2023
Baker McKenzie houses an eminent practice boasting highly esteemed international trade expertise. The firm's impressive roster of domestic and international clients spans sectors including aviation, TMT and retail. The team is also highly experienced advising industry associations. The department is adept at assisting with customs, competition and WTO regulatory matters, as well as issues relating to free trade agreements. Perufarma and Motorola Solutions Perú count as new client wins for the firm.
Strengths "The international trade team at Baker McKenzie knows how to adapt to their client's business vision, understanding their needs and developing a strategy to deal with the problem." "Baker McKenzie's team has the ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, as well as very strong commercial awareness."Work highlights Baker McKenzie advised the Peruvian Association of Agroindustrial Companies of Sugar and Related Products on increasing custom duties placed upon the importation of agricultural projects, as well as on amendments to the Peruvian price band system.
Band 1: Chambers and Partners Latin America — 2020
Clients praise the firm's expertise and familiarity with the governmental customs agencies, which "has permitted us to carry out several projects and to avoid unnecessary tasks."
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Testimonials
Band 1: The Legal 500 — 2023
Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International is well placed to handle international trade matters by virtue of its global footprint and it has been assisting clients with the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, recently. Aware of the challenges of doing business globally, the firm offers viable alternative remedies to trade barriers and acts for several trade bodies and associations, as well as large multinational corporations and domestic businesses. With industry-focused knowledge in agriculture, food and beverage, aviation, healthcare and technology, the team advises clients on changes in regulatory enforcement, as well as customs issues and disputes, including litigation. Practice head Luis Alonso Garcia was formerly vice minister of Foreign Trade in Peru and is recommended for compliance and contentious matters. Gonzalo Bernal was recently promoted to partner and focuses on foreign trade and customs matters.
