The NPG Team
Gustavo Paredes
Founding Partner gparedes@npg.pe
Gustavo has been named by WWL as a Thought Leader in dispute management and arbitration in Construction Law in Peru.
He has nearly three decades of experience in dispute management, and obtained a Master's Degree in Business Law from the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas in 2003.
As a founding member of NPG, Gustavo has successfully led the construction disputes team. His experience is focused especially on contracting with the State and defense in complex processes related to engineering and construction. He accordingly stands out as a key pillar within the firm.
Gustavo is an active member of various recognized organizations, the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation, the Peruvian Society of Construction Law and the Latin American Association of Construction Law. His participation as an arbitrator and Dispute Board member in international institutions underlines his recognition and authority in his field of expertise.
Throughout his career, Gustavo’s professional excellence has been acknowledged. He has been recognized by Chambers Latin America between 2017 and 2024, distinguishing himself for his ability in dispute resolution and arbitration in the Peruvian context. He has also been singled out as a leader in construction litigation and arbitration by Leader League for several years.
His academic commitment is demonstrated by his work as a lecturer at several universities. Currently, he is a professor at the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas and the Universidad del Pacífico, teaching courses on alternative methods of conflict and dispute resolution. His academic experience complements his professional practice, enriching the training of future lawyers specializing in construction.
Gustavo leads the strategic design of a claim, the analysis of disputes and the development of knowledge management training programs. His experience and expertise not only bring value to our clients, but also raise the standard of excellence in the legal sector of construction and engineering in Peru.
Specialties
- Construction and engineering law
- State contracting
- Alternative Dispute Resolution and Contract Management
- Dispute Boards
- Arbitration
- Legal defense
Studies
- Law degree from the Universidad San Martín de Porres (graduated 1992)
- Master’s degree in Business Law from the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (2003)
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Teaching:
- Lecturer in Construction Law, Universidad del Pacifico Law Faculty (2019)
- Lecturer in Negotiation Techniques, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas Law Faculty (2009 - 2011)
- Lecturer in Design and Applied Legal Strategy, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas Law Faculty (2011 - 2017)
- Lecturer in Dispute Resolution in the Construction Law Specialization Program of the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas Law Faculty (2006 - 2007)
- Lecturer in Dispute Resolution Methods of the Construction Law Specialization Program of the Universidad del Pacífico Graduate School (2014 - present)
- Lecturer on the Diploma course at the Universidad Católica de Chile (2023-present)
Memberships:
- Lima Bar Association
- Dispute Resolution Board Foundation.
- Society of Construction Law (Peru) (SPDC)
- The Latin American Association of Construction Law (ALDEC)
Experience as a Dispute Board Member:
- Appointed as sole member in various countries in Central America