Led by a duo of partners, the 11-strong white-collar crime practice at Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados is 'a well-established team, with extensive experience and expertise in various fields, very collaborative and empathetic with clients, and attentive to detail in their strategies'. Typically focusing on high-stakes matters, the practice regularly handles matters involivng fraud, money laundering, environmental cases and organised crime from sectors including banking, mining, energy and agriculture. The team has considerable experience providing comprehensive tailored defence strategies, including in cases of a highly technical natures. Criminal law specialists Francisco Ugaz and Juan Diego Ugaz co-lead the team; both have extensive experience in litigation and criminal consulting with recent results seeing them gain paricular prominence as regards fraud and corruption matters, Beyond partner level, a strong second line includes counsels Renzo Vinelli (criminal law and criminal procedural law) and Ivan Meini (corporate criminal law and compliance); and principal associates Erick Palao (compliance and economic & corporate criminal law) and Miguel Aspauza (criminal law and criminal procedural law). Recent matters include representing a major financial institution regarding a significant multimillion-dollar fraud, as well as handling investigations into alleged collusion, and advisory and defence regarding money-laundering investigations, among other matters.
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- 'In the white-collar crime team, I have worked directly with Francisco Ugaz, a partner at Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados. I highlight the willingness of him and his team to respond promptly and with the highest quality to the problems that often arise out of the blue, regardless of the day or time. They are always ready to solve any type of legal problem.'
- 'Francisco stands out significantly from the lawyers at other competing firms, primarily due to his unique approach to customer service: always willing and available. He also keeps clients informed of the details of the assigned cases, which he knows in detail. Although he has a large professional team, Francisco handles the cases directly and demonstrates that he is behind them.'
- Juan Diego Ugaz's team is always available and very attentive to resolve questions and requests quickly and efficiently. Juan Diego himself is always available and even answers calls on weekends. Renzo Vinelli is very attentive and knowledgeable about procedures and contacts in the assistance area.'
- 'They are a well-established team, with extensive experience and expertise in various fields, very collaborative and empathetic with clients, and attentive to detail in their strategies.'
- Empathetic, they keep clients informed of the processes, work as a team with 'clients and specialists, experts in the matters at hand. I can highlight two who interacted a lot with my case: Alonso Rey and Juan Diego Ugaz.'
- 'They are a deeply committed team with extensive legal knowledge, always available to assist us. They make us feel that we are important and that we are not just another client.'
Key clients
- Motores Diesel Andinos
- América Móvil Perú
- Corporación Enerjet
- Ferreyros
- Gold Fields La Cima
- IBM del Perú
- Compañía Minera Antapaccay
- Minera Boroo Misquichilca
- Grupo Alupar
- Medifarma
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.
Renzo Vinelli
Practice head
Francisco Ugaz; Juan Diego Ugaz