Team size: 9

Jurisdictions your role covers: Perú and Ecuador

Are there any particular challenges for which in-house counsel should be preparing in 2026?

In-house counsel should anticipate a series of complex challenges in 2026. Regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions are expected to evolve rapidly, particularly in areas such as data protection, artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance. Legal departments will also need to navigate heightened geopolitical uncertainty, ongoing supply‑chain vulnerabilities, and increasingly sophisticated expectations regarding corporate transparency and ethical conduct.

When it comes to the Peruvian context, the upcoming electoral process adds an additional layer of complexity. Periods of political transition often bring shifts in regulatory priorities, potential changes in administrative criteria, and increased scrutiny from authorities and stakeholders. In-house counsel should therefore prepare for potential adjustments in compliance obligations, public‑sector engagement protocols, and risk‑management strategies as the political landscape evolves.

Are there any key trends that you think in-house lawyers should be monitoring over the next year?

Several key trends merit close attention from General Counsels over 2026. Regulatory developments will continue to accelerate, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence oversight, data protection (Peru has new regulation in this matter), cybersecurity resilience, and ESG‑related disclosure obligations. Companies are also likely to face increasing expectations from regulators, investors, and business partners regarding transparency, ethical conduct, and robust internal governance frameworks.

For jurisdictions experiencing political transitions or electoral cycles, including Peru, in‑house counsel should also be attentive to possible shifts in regulatory priorities, administrative practices, and enforcement approaches. Such periods often require heightened vigilance in compliance management, stakeholder engagement, and scenario planning.