Walker Villanueva
/PartnerPerú
Co-Leading Partner of the Tax and International Trade practice at the Lima office. His professional practice focuses on providing tax consulting services to a broad portfolio of clients, with a focus on tax planning operations both nationally and internationally. He has extensive experience in structuring corporate reorganization schemes and financing of business groups, as well as in conducting tax reviews.
He has advised high-profile clients during tax audits and has successfully represented companies in administrative and judicial proceedings. His outstanding work includes the strategic defense of major mining companies against industry-specific observations and objections.
Legal Advisory
Distinguished partner Walker Villanueva continues to win praise from interviewees due to his activity in the Peruvian tax arena, advising clients on tax structures, as well as administrative proceedings. "Walker Villanueva is a notable professional. He is highly analytical and strategic, with a broad understanding of business and strong communication skills". "Walker Villanueva is a very articulate lawyer; he stays close to his clients and demonstrates strong business acumen".
Education
Postgraduate Degree in Studies of International Tax Law
Internacional Tax Center of Leiden University, Holanda
Postgraduate Degree in International Taxation
Universidad Austral de Argentina
Master's Degree in Fiscal Advisory and Accounting
Universidad de Navarra
Postgraduate Degree in Banking and Market
BID y ASBANC
Lawyer
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Postgraduate Degree Tax Law
Universidad de Lima
Languages
English / Spanish
Work Experience
Partner
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Partner
Ferrero Abogados
Tax Manager
Deloitte
Associate
Estudio Talledo
Associate and head of the Tax department
Estudio Caballero Bustamante
Senior Associate
LGS Consultores
Academic and Teaching Activities
Universidad ESAN
Professor in Master in Finance and Corporate Law
Universidad de Lima
Professor in Master in Tax and Fiscal policy
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Professor in Master in Tax Law
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