Peru 2022
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Legal chief | Fabrica Nacional de Acumuladores ETNA
Legal director Andean region | Laureate Education
Legal lead company | G4S Allied Universal Group
Compliance officer for Peru and Ecuador | AP Moller – Maersk
Corporate affairs, legal and compliance director | Latam Airlines - Perú
Legal manager - vice president | Marsh Peru
Chief legal counsel - projects, businesses and compliance | Urbanova Inmobiliaria
Legal and compliance director, secretary general | Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Chief legal advisor and compliance officer | China Gezhouba Group Company Limited Sucursal Peru
General counsel | Compañía Eléctrica El Platanal - Celepsa
Corporate manager of legal and compliance affairs | Ferreycorp
General counsel and corporate affairs manager | Tecnológica de Alimentos - TASA
General counsel and corporate affairs vice president | Grupo Breca
Legal and corporate affairs manager | Sky Airlines Peru
Legal and natural resources manager | Southern Peru Copper Corporation - SPCC
Corporate, external and legal affairs lead, Microsoft South Subsidiary | Microsoft South
Legal assistant manager of regulatory and permits | Gold Fields La Cima
Executive vice president - legal and regulatory division | Rimac Seguros y Reaseguros
Vice president of finance and administration | AJE Group
Legal manager and regulatory compliance officer | Icbc Peru Bank
Head of legal and corporate affairs | APM Terminals Callao
Senior lawyer | Belmond Peru Management
Legal and regulatory compliance general counsel | Compañía Operadora de Gas - COGA
Manager of the legal and general secretariat division | Banco GNB Peru
Legal and compliance manager for the American region | Gold Fields La Cima
Legal director and corporate affairs | Urbanova Inmobiliaria
Head of legal Perú | Angloamerican Perú - Quellaveco Project
Head of legal, corporate affairs and regulatory | Nestlé Perú
Senior counsel focal point Andino | Mondelēz International
Legal and institutional relations manager | Delosi
Legal manager of regulatory & environmental affairs | Pluspetrol
Executive vice-president of corporate and legal affairs | Interbank
Legal and corporate affairs manager | Corporacion Peruana de Productos Quimicos Qroma
Vice president of legal, regulatory and public affairs | Telefonica del Perú
Legal manager and corporate affairs | Enel Generacion Peru - Edegel
Vice president of legal advice, corporate security and general secretariat | Scotiabank Perú
Lega manager key contracts – CAS region | American Tower Corporation
General counsel and corporate affairs | San Martin Contratistas Generales S.A.
The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent challenges it has brought have heavily disrupted our daily lives. In this uncertain environment, where laws and regulations were constantly changing, the very best legal departments were able to stay on top of their game, giving efficient advice to internal clients, while adapting to remote work. General counsel have become trusted allies to business partners, thanks to enhanced interaction and cooperation over the course of the pandemic. They have assumed the role of leaders in facilitating decision-making and transformation, being at the forefront and anticipating the needs of shareholders and stakeholders — “we have become partners in change”, affirms one in-house counsel in this year’s edition.
This year’s Legal500 GC Powerlist: Peru 2022 highlights the role that internal lawyers assumed in overcoming the challenges posed by the health crisis. “The pandemic has stressed the importance of the in-house lawyers in making strategic decisions in times of adversity, assuming a key position for business continuity”, says Ignacio Rizo-Patron Pinillos. General counsel in Peru were quickly to adapt to the new environment embracing technology advancements, new ways of working and demanding health protocols. They have demonstrated resilience, and put the goals of the company and stakeholders on top of their priorities, going above and beyond.
Peru has not only been challenged by the pandemic, but a newly elected government has brought several changes to legislation impacting business in multiple areas. The challenging situation has not stopped in-house counsel from doing what is best for their companies, instead they have shown a great degree of resilience, finding solutions and bringing success to their business. “It is our duty as lawyers to find solutions aimed at developing not only the company we work for, but also our country as a whole, while contributing to social welfare”, says Carlos Efraín Lee Díaz.
Despite the uncertain business environment, Peru continues to record one of the lowest country risk to foreign investors in Latin America, which makes it very attractive as an investment destination. This is for a number of reasons, including that it is one of the countries with the lowest inflation rates in the region, and its high developments of human capital, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation in the region. Peru was ranked one of the most improved nations by the World Economic Forum’s Global Talent Competitive Index in 2019, and it ranks markedly ahead of other countries in the region for internet connectivity and commerce. These are just some of the factors that make Peru such a fertile environment for producing high-quality in-house counsel.
It has been a privilege for me to speak with the great personalities contained within the pages of the Legal500 GC Powerlist: Peru 2022. I want to extend the most profound gratitude to every in-house lawyer who participated in this edition of the GC Powerlist. This issue acknowledges the resilience of Peru-based lawyers in overcoming unprecedented challenges; and the added value you bring to your organisations. I am extremely proud to introduce this list of Peru’s most outstanding, agile, and acclaimed in-house lawyers.
Margherita Birri | Research analyst | GC Powerlist Series
Last week, Legal 500 had the absolute pleasure of celebrating the launch of the GC Powerlist Canada 2026. With the skylines of Toronto and Vancouver as our incredible backdrop, we gathered at DLA Piper’s offices in both cities with some of the most prestigious names in the country’s in-house legal community.
Behind those names, titles and recognitions are exceptional professionals who, over the past year, have demonstrated remarkable resilience, a commitment to innovation, and an impeccable understanding of what it means to be a good leader in a profession that is under constant pressure and change.
During the evening, Carmen Godoy, lead editor of this year’s GC Powerlist Canada, welcomed attendees and shared the findings of this year’s research. Throughout the past year, key themes emerged, including resilience in the face of uncertainty, the responsible integration of AI into the legal function, and the growing strategic role of the general counsel within the business.
What stood out most during the research was how the legal leaders recognised in this year’s Powerlist understand that the lasting impact of their achievements must be grounded in a leadership style that always puts people first.
During our events, Russel Drew, Partner and CEO at DLA Piper Canada in Toronto, and Brian Hiebert, Partner at DLA Piper Canada in Vancouver, also shared words of encouragement and gratitude, recognising the important and valuable contributions that our powerlisters make to their organisations and to the broader legal profession.
We would like to thank DLA Piper for its support in fostering these opportunities to bring together the in-house legal community around the world.
And to our powerlisters, congratulations on a truly well-deserved recognition. It was a great pleasure to host you and learn more about your experiences and achievements. Thank you for being part of our GC community, and we hope to see you again soon.
Carmen Godoy Martin – Lead editor GC Powerlist Canada 2026.
