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
Legal 500’s GC Summit Netherlands brought together leading in-house counsel and legal experts at The Renaissance in Amsterdam for a half-day of focused discussions and networking. The programme provided practical insights into how legal teams are adapting their roles amid growing geopolitical, technological, and regulatory pressures.
The event opened with a presentation by Mariken van Loopik, partner at Linklaters, who examined how geopolitical developments are reshaping expectations of legal advisers. The session highlighted the increasing need for both in-house and external counsel to adopt a more strategic approach, integrating compliance, risk management, and commercial awareness into their work.
The next session turned to the growing use of artificial intelligence in legal practice. Moderated by Allan Cohen, senior research editor at Legal 500, the panel featured Anastasia Scrève of LEGALFLY, Mateusz Wrzesinski of Barilla, and Gitte Groenewold-Wong of Prosus. The discussion focused on practical steps for using AI tools responsibly, with speakers addressing issues such as data protection, accountability, and day-to-day governance. Panellists shared approaches that help legal teams use technology effectively without compromising professional standards.
After a networking break, the summit moved to sustainability and reporting obligations in the session on legal pitfalls and climate reporting in 2025. Moderated by Daniella Strik, partner at Linklaters, the panel brought together Marco Frikkee of KPMG, Suzanne Debrichy of PostNL, and Anne-Lize van Dusseldorp of Aalberts N.V. The speakers discussed the legal risks associated with forward-looking climate statements, the challenges of preparing 2025 annual reports, and the practical decisions general counsel must navigate as climate-related disclosures expand.
The programme continued with a session on the evolving role of the general counsel, considering how senior in-house lawyers balance legal risk with wider organisational priorities. Speakers shared examples of how GCs contribute to business strategy, embed legal thinking into operational decisions, and support their organisations in fast-moving environments.
The summit concluded with a discussion on regulatory developments in the financial sector. Moderated by Allan Cohen, the session featured insights from Fleur de Roos of Fourthline and Mischa Menheere of Investancia Group. Panellists considered shifting supervisory expectations, cross-border complications, and emerging areas of regulatory focus, offering practical guidance for legal teams working in financial and corporate contexts.
We extend our sincere thanks to our headline sponsor, Linklaters, and to LEGALFLY for their support. We look forward to welcoming attendees again at the next edition of the GC Summit Netherlands.
