Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados‘ compliance team is highlighted for its experience in economic criminal law and crime prevention, as well as its ability to provide domestic and international compliance services in conjunction with different practice areas within the firm. The team is adept at advising clients on matters involving money laundering, antitrust law, financial law, labour matters, occupational health and safety, and other regulatory risks, to name a few. The practice is jointly led by banking, mining and industrial sectors expert Juan Diego Ugaz, Carlos Patrón, who is recommended for the implementation of antitrust compliance programmes, José Cúneo and Francisco Ugaz, who is also active in the banking and mining industries, among others. At the associate level, Giancarlo Baella handles competition law matters, Erick Palao is noted for corporate criminal law expertise, and Renzo Vinelli is a key contact for criminal procedural law.

The compliance department at Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas is experienced in assisting clients in preventative measures, providing training, compliance diagnostic audits and due diligence. The team is also well versed in criminal proceedings and internal investigations. Co-head Hector Gadea Benavides is a key contact for the development of crime prevention models, while fellow co-head Augusto Loli Carrillo is a key contact for white-collar crime and internal investigations. The team’s sector experience includes telecoms, infrastructure, financial, transportation, cosmetics and automotive, to name a few. Additional contacts at associate level include senior Sergio Mattos and intermediate Flavio Puchuri. Since publication, Mattos has been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2024.

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados‘ compliance practice is headed by José Reaño Peschiera, who is particularly adept at handling business crime cases and matters related to tax evasion and insider trading. Other areas of expertise offered by the practice include assistance in money laundering and misappropriation cases, providing risk assessments and due diligence work, providing training on anti-bribery, and defending clients in white-collar crime cases. Recent compliance work for the team includes designing a mitigation plan and training for a large domestic client, and assisting a client with a cross-border tax fraud case. Associate Jose Luis Medina is a name to note, as is José Caro, who joined the practice in March 2022.

The ‘very solid‘ compliance team at international firm CMS Grau is highlighted by clients for its ‘360-degree focus‘, offering advice to both domestic and international companies on compliance programmes, and preventing money laundering and corruption. Carolina Cueva, an expert in criminal litigation, leads the team and brings experience in corporate and white-collar criminal matters. The practice also assists clients in human rights risks assessments, particularly for the mining industry.

Teresa Tovar leads the compliance team at Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International, which offers clients risk assessments around corruption, the development of compliance and mitigation programmes, assistance in internal investigations, and the provision of training programmes. The firm is also well placed to handle cross-border matters on account of its international office network. Associates Viviana Chávez, who is a key contact for competition and data protection cases, and Cesar Durand, who was promoted to senior associate in July 2022, also lend support.

Miranda & Amado‘s compliance team is capable of handling the full spectrum of compliance matters, with recent work including advising a client in a bid-rigging investigation, reviewing compliance programmes, and representing clients in investigations before INDECOPI. The team, led by Bruno Amiel, is made up of six partners and nine lawyers; Amiel is recommended for corporate compliance issues, while José Luis Velarde and Rafael Díaz are key contacts for criminal compliance. Enrique Felices and Fiorella Zumaeta are names to note for antitrust and competition issues, while Willy Pedreschi and associate Fabiana Vittoria are active in compliance issues arising from acquisitions. Counsel Katherine Torres develops compliance programmes and was promoted to counsel in January 2022.

The compliance department at Benites, Vargas & Ugaz is praised by clients for its ‘unbeatable teamwork‘; it is co-led by counsel Liliana Calderón, who is also highlighted for her ‘extensive knowledge‘ and expertise in anti-corruption matters, corporate compliance, and the prevention of money laundering. Co-head Roberto Pereira specialises in white-collar crime litigation. The practice is adept at advising clients in a range of sectors, such as pharmaceutical, construction and insurance, with recent work examples including assistance to mining companies in internal investigations and providing risk assessments to clients.

Caro & Asociados, a boutique firm with a specialism in white-collar criminal law, offers clients advice on compliance and the prevention of risks. Dino Carlos Caro Coria heads the firm, with Luis Miguel Reyna Alfaro leading the consulting and compliance department. The team of four partners and eight associates regularly undertakes internal investigations, audits, and the development of compliance programmes for clients in sectors such as mining, real estate and construction. Co-heads María Alejandra Quintana Gallardo and Luz Celeste Valenza Trujillo offer expertise in dispute resolution and legal forensics, respectively.

CPB Abogados‘ compliance department regularly assists clients with the development of compliance policies, particularly in relation to anti-corruption and the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing. The practice is jointly led by Mario Pinatte, who is especially adept at conflict resolution matters and crisis management for clients, and Pia Iparraguirre, who was promoted to partner in November 2022 and brings experience from regulator OEFA in environmental matters. Recent work for the team includes implementing prevention models and creating criminal compliance programmes.

The compliance practice at DS Casahierro Abogados is experienced in assisting clients in cross-border matters thanks to its international corporate network, and it is especially active in the construction industry. Co-heads of the team Jose Matto and principal associate Emma Canchari recently advised a client on the implementation of a compliance programme and anti-bribery management system, and also provided advice to a company on the corporate model for the prevention of corruption crimes. Other areas the practice assists with include reviewing compliance programmes, providing training for compliance and anti-bribery, and advising on ISO standards.

Hernández & Cía regularly develops compliance programmes for its clients, as well as issuing crisis reports, conducting internal investigations, and evaluating existing criminal compliance programmes. The team is jointly led by Gonzalo Del Río, who advises clients such as Hermes, and Alfredo Filomeno, who leverages his experience in corporate M&A and banking to assist clients with compliance advice relating to complex corporate structures. Senior associate Kris Maquin also lends assistance in compliance matters.

Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados’ compliance team is adept at handling personal data privacy protection and consumer protection matters, with the practice catering to both domestic and international clients. The team is headed by Mauricio Olaya and Ian Galarza, who are experienced in the implementation of compliance programmes and white-collar criminal law, respectively. The practice is also able to advise clients on anti-money laundering issues, the prevention of terrorist financing, and risk prevention. Pierino Stucchi and José Antonio Bezada left the firm in April 2023.