Beccar Varela

Beccar Varela displays skill in helping companies take preventative measures to prevent bribery and corruption, such as performing risk assessments and audits, understanding their risk exposure, and recommending a strong compliance framework. In addition, the team aids clients with internal investigations and fact-finding exercises in cases of allegations of corporate fraud by executives or other employees. The practice also defends companies before regulatory authorities such as the Financial Information Unit, and the criminal courts. Firm managing partner Maximiliano D’Auro and white-collar crime specialist Manuel Beccar Varela head the compliance and investigations department. Gustavo Papeschi also assists companies with aligning their internal policies with anti-bribery, corruption, whistleblower, and data privacy laws. White-collar crime practitioner Francisco Zavalía is knowledgeable in cybercrime and regulatory matters and often handles criminal cases involving corporate fraud and smuggling allegations. The practice is bolstered by senior associate Francisco Grosso, who advises on compliance and anti-money laundering regulations.