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DIEGO JAVIER MERASANDY

Oakland Gardens

Summary

Peruvian-qualified lawyer specializing in international arbitration, public-private partnerships, and investment disputes. Experienced in advising public and private clients in high-stakes arbitration cases in infrastructure, procurement, and regulated sectors. Skilled in arbitral strategy, pleadings, expert coordination, and oral advocacy. Former counsel at the Legal Defense Agency of the Peruvian Ministry of Transport and Communications, focusing on international investment arbitration, civil, commercial, and administrative litigation. Currently in New York, seeking to expand global dispute resolution practice with a Latin America focus.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Procurement Arbitration Counsel

Ministry of Transport and Communications of Peru – Public Legal Defense Agency
07.2023 - Current


  • Represent the State in high-value arbitration proceedings (over PEN 300 million) arising from public works contracts, road maintenance services, and technical studies.
  • Handle complex infrastructure and procurement disputes, including drafting pleadings, coordinating technical and legal expert reports, and attending hearings and cross-examinations.


Head of Dispute Resolution

Zevallos Coll & Asociados
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Led the firm’s litigation and arbitration practice in corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
  • Designed and negotiated pre-litigation legal structures to avoid disputes.
  • Managed complex cases involving public entities and multinational clients.

Senior Legal Analyst

GPS Asset Management (representing Goldman Sachs Interests)
03.2020 - 10.2021
  • Oversaw enforcement of credit rights held by Goldman Sachs in Peru.
  • Managed local counsel and legal strategies in secured debt enforcement and collateral execution.

Legal Counsel – Dispute R En Infraestructura Móvil

América Móvil Perú S.A.C. (Claro)
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Handled arbitration claims and regulatory litigation against the company.
  • Defended Claro in administrative sanctioning procedures, including personal data protection cases.
  • Achieved savings of over US$1.3 million through effective legal defense.

Associate – Litigation and Arbitration Practice

Lava Cavassa & Abogados
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Represented clients in civil, commercial, and administrative disputes before arbitral tribunals and courts.
  • Designed litigation strategies and negotiated dispute avoidance mechanisms.
  • Key achievements:
    Prevented payment of US$1.2 million in arbitration initiated by construction company.
    Recovered US$1.8 million for telecommunications client in dispute over arbitrary fines.

Education

Specialization Program - International Arbitration And Invest

UNIVERSIDAD DEL PACÍFICO
Lima, Perú
01-2021

LL.B. (Juris Doctor Equivalent) -

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL PERÚ
Lima
06-2019

Undergraduate Coursework in Philosophy

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL MAYOR DE SAN MARCOS
Lima
05-2009

Skills

  • Case management
  • Trial experience
  • Oral debate
  • Legal writing

Affiliations

  • Former Editorial Board Member, Enfoque Derecho – Legal Blog by Themis Association (PUCP)

Certification

2025 International Arbitration Summer Institute
American University Washington College of Law – Washington, D.C.

Intensive training on international commercial and investment arbitration with practitioners and academics from leading global institutions.

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Public Procurement Arbitration Counsel

Ministry of Transport and Communications of Peru – Public Legal Defense Agency
07.2023 - Current

Head of Dispute Resolution

Zevallos Coll & Asociados
11.2021 - 06.2023

Senior Legal Analyst

GPS Asset Management (representing Goldman Sachs Interests)
03.2020 - 10.2021

Legal Counsel – Dispute R En Infraestructura Móvil

América Móvil Perú S.A.C. (Claro)
09.2019 - 02.2020

Associate – Litigation and Arbitration Practice

Lava Cavassa & Abogados
06.2018 - 08.2019

Specialization Program - International Arbitration And Invest

UNIVERSIDAD DEL PACÍFICO

LL.B. (Juris Doctor Equivalent) -

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL PERÚ

Undergraduate Coursework in Philosophy

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL MAYOR DE SAN MARCOS

Recognitions & Additional Training

  • Finalist (Runner-up), World Universities Debating Championship (CMUDE 2016) – University of Córdoba, Spain
  • International Arbitration Advanced Program – ARBANZA (2021)
  • Specialization Program in Investment, Real Estate, and Registry Law – Universidad de Piura (2021)

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