Estudio Echecopar

Estudio Echecopar’s compliance team, led by Teresa Tovar, is well regarded for its expertise in anti-corruption and anti-money laundering matters. The team frequently works alongside other practice areas within the firm to provide clients with comprehensive risk assessments, evaluating their exposure to corruption and related offences. It also assists in establishing risk control mechanisms and developing tailored compliance programmes for Peruvian operations, ensuring adherence to both national and international regulations. Additionally, the team supports clients in conducting internal investigations to address potential compliance breaches. A prominent figure in the market, Tovar is the founder and chair of the Compliance Committee of the American Chamber of Peru and has extensive experience leading privacy compliance and general compliance programmes, with a particular focus on anti-corruption and antitrust matters. Viviana Chávez, a principal associate, plays a key role in the team, regularly advising on compliance strategies. She has co-led multiple projects alongside Tovar for the implementation, development and enhancement of corporate compliance programmes.