Jaime Zavala

/Partner

Perú

Partner of PPU, consultant on labor issues and sponsorship in labor proceedings. His professional practice focuses on union issues and collective bargaining, as well as collective conflict resolution strategies. Arbitrator (appointed by the company or as president appointed by mutual agreement), in the private sector and in countless collective bargaining negotiations in state entities, since 1995.

Legal Advisory

Labor Law

Seasoned practitioner Jaime Zavala Costa has a longstanding presence in Peru's labour and employment sphere. He is particularly recognised for his experience in labour-related arbitration proceedings. "Jaime Zavala Costa is very business oriented. He has the know-how and the know-who".

Senior Statespeople, Labour and Employment, Chambers and Partners Latam 2026.

Education

Master’s Degree in Labor and Social Security Law

Universidad de San Martín de Porres

1997

Postgraduate Degree for Latin American Experts in Labor Issues

Universidad de Boloña

1988

Postgraduate Degree in Insurance and Commercial Law

Universidad Libre de Bruselas

1972

Lawyer

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

1969

Languages

English / Spanish

Work Experience

Partner

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2016 - Currently

Founding Partner

Ferrero Abogados

1969 - 2016

President of the Civil Service Tribunal Autoridad

Nacional de Servicio Civil – SERVIR

2010 - 2014

Minister of Labor and Social Development

República de Perú

2000 - 2001

President of the National Council of Labor and Social Development

República de Perú

2001 - 2001

Memberships

Lima Bar Association

Academic and Teaching Activities

Universidad de Lima

Professor of Labor Law

- Currently