Peru 2022
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Legal chief | Fabrica Nacional de Acumuladores ETNA
Legal director Andean region | Laureate Education
Legal lead company | G4S Allied Universal Group
Compliance officer for Peru and Ecuador | AP Moller – Maersk
Corporate affairs, legal and compliance director | Latam Airlines - Perú
Legal manager - vice president | Marsh Peru
Chief legal counsel - projects, businesses and compliance | Urbanova Inmobiliaria
Legal and compliance director, secretary general | Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Chief legal advisor and compliance officer | China Gezhouba Group Company Limited Sucursal Peru
General counsel | Compañía Eléctrica El Platanal - Celepsa
Corporate manager of legal and compliance affairs | Ferreycorp
General counsel and corporate affairs manager | Tecnológica de Alimentos - TASA
General counsel and corporate affairs vice president | Grupo Breca
Legal and corporate affairs manager | Sky Airlines Peru
Legal and natural resources manager | Southern Peru Copper Corporation - SPCC
Corporate, external and legal affairs lead, Microsoft South Subsidiary | Microsoft South
Legal assistant manager of regulatory and permits | Gold Fields La Cima
Executive vice president - legal and regulatory division | Rimac Seguros y Reaseguros
Vice president of finance and administration | AJE Group
Legal manager and regulatory compliance officer | Icbc Peru Bank
Head of legal and corporate affairs | APM Terminals Callao
Senior lawyer | Belmond Peru Management
Legal and regulatory compliance general counsel | Compañía Operadora de Gas - COGA
Manager of the legal and general secretariat division | Banco GNB Peru
Legal and compliance manager for the American region | Gold Fields La Cima
Legal director and corporate affairs | Urbanova Inmobiliaria
Head of legal Perú | Angloamerican Perú - Quellaveco Project
Head of legal, corporate affairs and regulatory | Nestlé Perú
Senior counsel focal point Andino | Mondelēz International
Legal and institutional relations manager | Delosi
Legal manager of regulatory & environmental affairs | Pluspetrol
Executive vice-president of corporate and legal affairs | Interbank
Legal and corporate affairs manager | Corporacion Peruana de Productos Quimicos Qroma
Vice president of legal, regulatory and public affairs | Telefonica del Perú
Legal manager and corporate affairs | Enel Generacion Peru - Edegel
Vice president of legal advice, corporate security and general secretariat | Scotiabank Perú
Lega manager key contracts – CAS region | American Tower Corporation
General counsel and corporate affairs | San Martin Contratistas Generales S.A.
The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent challenges it has brought have heavily disrupted our daily lives. In this uncertain environment, where laws and regulations were constantly changing, the very best legal departments were able to stay on top of their game, giving efficient advice to internal clients, while adapting to remote work. General counsel have become trusted allies to business partners, thanks to enhanced interaction and cooperation over the course of the pandemic. They have assumed the role of leaders in facilitating decision-making and transformation, being at the forefront and anticipating the needs of shareholders and stakeholders — “we have become partners in change”, affirms one in-house counsel in this year’s edition.
This year’s Legal500 GC Powerlist: Peru 2022 highlights the role that internal lawyers assumed in overcoming the challenges posed by the health crisis. “The pandemic has stressed the importance of the in-house lawyers in making strategic decisions in times of adversity, assuming a key position for business continuity”, says Ignacio Rizo-Patron Pinillos. General counsel in Peru were quickly to adapt to the new environment embracing technology advancements, new ways of working and demanding health protocols. They have demonstrated resilience, and put the goals of the company and stakeholders on top of their priorities, going above and beyond.
Peru has not only been challenged by the pandemic, but a newly elected government has brought several changes to legislation impacting business in multiple areas. The challenging situation has not stopped in-house counsel from doing what is best for their companies, instead they have shown a great degree of resilience, finding solutions and bringing success to their business. “It is our duty as lawyers to find solutions aimed at developing not only the company we work for, but also our country as a whole, while contributing to social welfare”, says Carlos Efraín Lee Díaz.
Despite the uncertain business environment, Peru continues to record one of the lowest country risk to foreign investors in Latin America, which makes it very attractive as an investment destination. This is for a number of reasons, including that it is one of the countries with the lowest inflation rates in the region, and its high developments of human capital, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation in the region. Peru was ranked one of the most improved nations by the World Economic Forum’s Global Talent Competitive Index in 2019, and it ranks markedly ahead of other countries in the region for internet connectivity and commerce. These are just some of the factors that make Peru such a fertile environment for producing high-quality in-house counsel.
It has been a privilege for me to speak with the great personalities contained within the pages of the Legal500 GC Powerlist: Peru 2022. I want to extend the most profound gratitude to every in-house lawyer who participated in this edition of the GC Powerlist. This issue acknowledges the resilience of Peru-based lawyers in overcoming unprecedented challenges; and the added value you bring to your organisations. I am extremely proud to introduce this list of Peru’s most outstanding, agile, and acclaimed in-house lawyers.
Margherita Birri | Research analyst | GC Powerlist Series
On Tuesday 16th September 2025, Legal 500 returned to Zürich to host the Diversity and Inclusion Forum: Switzerland, in partnership with Schellenberg Wittmer. The event consisted of insightful discussion, focusing on what diversity and inclusion mean in today’s world and how in-house counsel can put these principles into practice. The forum took place at the historic Zunfthaus zur Meisen – notably, the first guild to admit women as members, as was highlighted during the evening.
The evening began with a welcome address from Isabel Caine, Event Content Editor at Legal 500, who spoke to the continued importance of spotlighting diversity and inclusion in the current geopolitical environment – the need to continually apply and reapply, learn and relearn what we know about these topics as organisations adapt to today’s rapidly-changing climate.
Anya George, partner at Schellenberg Wittmer, then took to the stage, echoing these sentiments and highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion to the firm.
Next, Karin de Witt, Director of Ethics, Compliance and Investigations at Lonza, delivered the keynote speech. Her lively and thought-provoking address set the tone for the evening’s discussions.
The first session of the evening, ‘AI in hiring: reducing or reinforcing bias?’, was moderated by Caroline Clemetson, partner at Schellenberg Wittmer. The panel was made up of Nora Rümbeli, Group Head Legal & Compliance Tech, Data & AI and Group DPO at VONTOBEL; Renate Lichtenegger, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Pocket App; Liliana Correia, Legal Counsel and HR Head at Swiss AI AG; and Thomas Schönholzer, General Counsel at The Swiss Post Ltd. The panelists engaged in an animated discussion regarding the pros and cons in-house counsel must consider if using AI to aid the recruitment process, from budget restraints and data protection issues to potential bias and the human element essential to hiring.
In light of recent social and political developments on a global scale, the second panel was entitled ‘Growing pressure on diversity and inclusion programs: balancing company values with compliance’. Moderator George Ayoub, partner at Schellenberg Wittmer, was joined on stage by Sandrine Wait, VP Head Legal Global M&A and Finance at Adecco Group AG; Ingrid Sollerer, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Committee Member at Sandoz; and Rita Portmann Witmer, Head Legal WM Zurich at BNP Paribas (Zurich Branch). The panel considered how organisations’ diversity and inclusion initiatives may be affected by recent geopolitical changes. The panelists spoke passionately about how in-house counsel can best navigate these circumstances, ensuring that business continues but that employees’ voices are heard and company values are upheld.
The inclusive atmosphere encouraged audience engagement, with attendees posing insightful questions and interacting with the panelists, before Caroline Clemetson rounded off the evening with closing remarks.
Attendees and panelists then continued conversation and networking, while enjoying drinks and canapés. Legal 500 was honored to partner once again with Schellenberg Wittmer to provide a platform for these critical discussions.
