Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International offers comprehensive legal guidance to clients across diverse sectors, addressing a wide array of compliance matters. This includes fraud risk assessment, the formulation and implementation of antitrust training plans, and risk assessment upon request by INDECOPI. Further core workflows include advice on anti-corruption measures, prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing, and antitrust regulations. Leading the practice is Teresa Tovar, noted for her capabilities in corporate compliance, antitrust, anti-corruption and internal investigations, as well as due diligence processes. Regularly assisting Tovar with the gamut of compliance programmes and risk assessments, senior associate Viviana Chávez is also noted.

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  • 'The team has a deep expertise in compliance issues. Their strengths lie in the robustness of their responses. Compared to other firms, they have a competitive advantage on this front.'
  • 'Teresa Tovar is outstanding in her work. We have had the opportunity to be advised by her on compliance matters, and she provided extensive answers, with plenty of information and options to solve problems quickly and provide guidance on a day-to-day basis.'

Key clients

  • Compañía Peruana de Radiodifusión (América TV)
  • AFP Habitat
  • Telefonica Cybersecurity & Cloud Tech Perú
  • Perurail
  • Belmond Peru
  • Instituto Bicentenario
  • Digital Finance International
  • Parque Arauco
  • Komatsu Mitsui Maquinarias Perú
  • Telefónica del Peru
  • Derco Perú / Inchcape Motors Peru
  • Alicorp
  • Apoyo Consultoría
  • Minera Aurífera Retamas
  • IBT LLC Sucursal del Peru
  • Samsung
  • Caterpillar International Services del Perú
  • Ocho Sur P
  • Telefónica Global Solutions Perú
  • Pangeaco
  • SK Innovation Sucursal del Perú
  • Unacem Perú
  • Intcomex Perú
  • Patronato BCP
  • Cosapi

Work highlights

  • Advised Derco Perú, Apoyo Consultoría, AFP Habitat and PangeaCo on their compliance models.
  • Provided compliance advisory assistance to a range of clients, including Telefonica Del Peru, Ocho Sur P, IBT Group Sucursal del Perú, Intcomex Perú, Apoyo Consultoría, Alicorp and Parque Arauco.
  • Advised Telefonica Cybersecurity & Cloud Tech Perú on the implementation of an anti-bribery management according to the ISO Standard 37001 and in compliance with the requirements imposed by local law.

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Teresa Tovar