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Guillermo Hesse

Guillermo Hesse

Partner

Guillermo Hesse demonstrates an excellent approach to problems, which includes a good understanding of our business and needs, as well as providing an appropriate and timely solution.

Chambers Latin America, 2025
About

Guillermo Hesse specializes in the resolution of conflicts and controversies, possessing extensive experience in judicial and arbitration proceedings across various domains. His areas of expertise include civil litigation involving obligations, contracts, and civil liability; business disputes arising from the Peruvian General Corporation Act, securities market issues, financing operations, and actions related to the national financial and insurance system; as well as administrative contentious proceedings that challenge decisions made by different entities of the Peruvian State.

Additionally, he is adept at constitutional processes, both in defending fundamental rights and in constitutionally reviewing government regulations, as well as in labor-related disputes.

Furthermore, Guillermo has substantial experience and active participation in both national and international arbitration, diligently advocating for the interests of his clients. He has also served as a member of multiple arbitration tribunals addressing matters of a commercial, civil, and administrative nature.

Languages
  • Spanish
  • English
Education
  • LL.M., Constitutional Law, Universidad Austral, 2024
  • J.D., Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru, 1996

Awards

Chambers Latin America

  • Band 4, Peru Dispute Resolution: Litigation, (2018 – 2025)

The Legal 500 Latin America

  • Recommended, Peru Dispute Resolution: Litigation, (2024 - 2025)
  • Recommended, Peru Dispute Resolution, (2017 - 2023)
  • Recommended, Latin America: International Firms International Arbitration, (2022)
Additional Recognitions
  • LACCA Approved, (2018 – 2021, 2025)

Prior Experience

Before joining DLA Piper, Guillermo was a partner with two other leading Peruvian law firms.

Memberships And Affiliations

  • International Bar Association
  • Lima Bar Association

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