The white-collar crime practice at Pérez-Llorca (formerly Miranda & Amado, until the firms’ May 2026 merger) routinely assists corporations and individuals with complex criminal and corporate matters. Co-head José Luis Velarde has extensive experience in implementing compliance and risk-prevention programmes for corporate clients, including frameworks focused on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and anti-corruption measures. Fellow co-head Alfonso Sánchez, who joined from Sánchez Castillo Abogados in January 2026, adds further depth in criminal procedure, constitutional criminal law and criminal litigation. Counsel Adriana Tagle, who joined from Hernández & Cía in September 2025, represents companies and senior executives in matters involving corruption, tax, property and cybercrime. At associate level, María Fernanda Gutiérrez supports on contentious and non-contentious criminal compliance matters; and Luis Arauzo focuses his practice on economic and corporate criminal law. Rafael Díaz left the firm in October 2025.
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Key clients
- Scotiabank
Work highlights
Assisted a leading energy company with an environmental criminal investigation involving senior executives, successfully achieving the definitive dismissal of all charges.
Assisted a major infrastructure and utilities company with criminal risk mitigation and compliance matters arising from the engagement of a contractor following the coastal El Niño phenomenon, preventing potential criminal exposure.
Represented a renewable energy company in criminal proceedings arising from social conflicts affecting a wind power project, enabling the continuation of the project without further interference.
Lawyers
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.
Practice head
José Luis Velarde; Alfonso Sánchez
Other key lawyers
Adriana Tagle; María Fernanda Gutiérrez; Luis Arauzo