Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados’ compliance team has been actively assisting clients in adapting to Peru’s evolving regulatory landscape, particularly in the implementation of novel compliance systems designed to prevent corporate liability. The team has also advised companies on the development of criminal compliance programmes, ensuring adherence to legal standards while mitigating risks. Additionally, it has supported businesses in regularising their data storage and processing systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. The practice covers a broad range of compliance matters, including antitrust compliance programmes, data protection and consumer protection. Its services include identifying current and potential risks specific to each client’s operations and market sector. Julia Loret De Mola, a key figure in the team, specialises in compliance and competition law, with extensive experience in implementing compliance programmes and conducting internal investigations. Juan Diego Ugaz and Francisco Ugaz are both experienced in litigation and criminal consultancy, advising clients on risk management and regulatory compliance. Erick Palao, an associate, has advised domestic and international companies across various industries on the design and implementation of criminal compliance programmes aimed at preventing corruption and money laundering risks.
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- Mastery of criminal compliance.’
- ‘Payet Law Firm provides personalised service and, when advising on compliance issues, demonstrates extensive knowledge of the mining business, addressing all client needs. Responding to inquiries with a comprehensive approach, covering all aspects of our consultations, and integrating the criteria of the authorities, which allows us to make appropriate decisions and avoid risky situations for the company.'
- ‘Payet Law Firm has a highly competent mining law practice. Its strong point would include its solid experience and knowledge of the mining business. It also understands the client's needs and, at the same time, its understanding of the state and its institutions allows us to understand the criteria adopted by authorities in cases similar to those required by the organisation and make appropriate decisions, which is a comparative advantage over other law firms.’
- ‘They have extensive knowledge of the subject matter. It is a firm with great national prestige.’
- ‘Erick Palao helped us implement our crime prevention model, always promptly answering all questions, and also provided highly appropriate training to our internal departments, using simple language so that everyone could easily understand the crime prevention model.’
- ‘They have thoroughly analysed our business and our needs to provide a customised solution. We compare them very favourably with other law firms.'
Key clients
- Aenza Group
- Grupo Picasso
- Megacentro Perú
- Laive
- Husqvarna Perú
- In Retail Perú
- Corporación Azucarera Del Perú
- Farmacias Peruanas
- Quimica Suiza
- Terpel
- Softys
- Anders
Work highlights
Advised Corporación Azucarera del Perú on developing an integral compliance program, including criminal, antitrust and environmental compliance programs for four additional Coazucar companies.
Advised 15 companies of InRetail Perú on updating their criminal compliance programs to reflect the 30 new crimes incorporated into Peruvian Law No. 30424, which regulates the criminal liability of legal entities.
Advised Corporación E.W. on developing a criminal compliance program for its 20 companies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Erick Palao
Practice head
Julia Loret de Mola; Juan Diego Ugaz; Francisco Ugaz
Other key lawyers
Erick Palao