Álvaro Palao

Partner – Dispute Resolution

Álvaro is a partner at the firm and head of the Dispute Resolution practice. His practice focuses on civil, commercial, constitutional, administrative litigation, and arbitration proceedings. He advises on the design and implementation of strategies for the prevention and resolution of litigation and arbitration disputes.

He has extensive experience in negotiations and the application of alternative dispute resolution methods in highly complex matters.

Before joining the firm, he worked as a senior associate at Rubio Leguía Normand and Olaechea, among other firms.

 

Education:

• Master of Laws – LLM, The University of Melbourne (2020)
• Master in Business Administration – MBA with a Specialization in Finance and Corporate Law, ESAN (2011)
• Licensed in Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (2012)
• LL.B., la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (2009)

 

Certifications:

• Public Procurement Arbitration Program, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (2024)
• International Business Program, ESADE Business School, Barcelona (2011)

 

Admitted to the Bar:

• Lima

 

Memberships:

• The University of Melbourne Alumni Association
• AGESAN – ESAN Alumni Association
• Special Associate and Former Member of the Board of Directors of the Themis Civil Association, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
• Former Director of Enfoque Derecho
• Member of the Spanish and Ibero-American Arbitration Club

 

Languages:

• English
• Spanish

 

Specialties:

• Litigation
• Arbitration