Zang, Bergel & Viñes Abogados provides general compliance and anti-corruption advice to clients in the real estate, construction, energy, agribusiness, technology and banking sectors, assisting with the development of compliance programmes as well as internal investigations, fraud prevention, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering proceedings. The firm is particularly well-known for co-leading Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations with US lawyers and advising on compliance frameworks across several overseas jurisdictions. Litigation and public law veteran Ignacio Sanz is an experienced compliance practitioner and leads the team. Banking partner María Angélica Grisolía and corporate specialist Laura Barbosa work closely with the compliance practice.
Testimonials
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- 'An attentive and knowledgeable team.'
Key clients
- IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones
- DF Entertainment
- Consultores Venture Capital
- Banco Hipotecario
- Schweber Securities
Work highlights
- Advises IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones on the enhancement of its compliance programme.
- Provides DF Entertainment with general compliance support, including drafting of internal policies on the use of electronic media and the storage and retention of data.
- Advises Consultores Venture Capital on compliance and anti-money laundering regulation and procedures in relation to Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) requirements and inspections, in coordination with local and Uruguayan counsel.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ignacio Sanz