BLUE STAR GROUP (BIJOU PERÚ S.A.C)

We represent one of the companies of BLUE STAR GROUP, an Argentine company that opened its first store in 1995. It currently has a presence in eight (8) countries with more than 800 stores and e-commerce points. The company we represent is called BIJOU PERÚ S.A.C. The controversy began when Scharff, the company in charge of declaring the merchandise that BIJOU was bringing from abroad to Peru to customs, did not declare it completely, which is why Customs seized BIJOU’s merchandise and kept the merchandise that was going to be sold at Christmas 2022, causing damages to BIJOU. The damages suffered by BIJOU are valued at US$ 700,000.00 plus interest. Currently, the arbitration is in the evidentiary stage and the parties will discuss the report that values the damages suffered by BIJOU.

Matter value – include currency and amount in figures :

Approx. US$ 700,000.00, plus interests.

Is this a cross-border matter? If yes, please indicate the jurisdictions involved :

Lead partner :

Manuel Villa-Garcia / Cecilia Catacora

Other team members :

Josefina Salinas

Other firms advising on the matter and their role(s) :

Rafael Viera, Partner of Viera Abogados, who represents Scharff Logística Integrada S.A

Date of completion or current status :

Ongoing