The ‘very solid’ compliance team at international firm CMS Grau is highlighted by clients for its ‘360-degree focus’, offering advice to both domestic and international companies on compliance programmes, and preventing money laundering and corruption. Carolina Cueva, an expert in criminal litigation, leads the team and brings experience in corporate and white-collar criminal matters. The practice also assists clients in human rights risks assessments, particularly for the mining industry.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘The CMS Grau compliance team is very solid. Carolina Cueva leads her team and practice at CMS Grau in an exceptional way.’

  • ‘In this practice they have a 360-degree focus, not only thinking about criminal compliance but also the integration of compliance as a system.’

  • 'Excellent advice on Compliance issues.'

Key clients

  • Corporación Breca
  • Marcobre
  • Corporación Peruana de Productos Químicos
  • SOLGAS
  • Enagás Perú
  • INDRA
  • Ferrovial Agroman Sucursal del Perú
  • Solvi Essencis Ambiental
  • Indeco
  • Consorcio Internacional Wayra
  • Limautos Automotriz del Perú
  • Gold Fields La Cima
  • Cementos Pacasmayo
  • Scania del Perú
  • Pan American Silver
  • Inmobiliaria Miraflores Perú
  • Cruz del Sur
  • Hudbay Peru

Work highlights

  • Audited nine different businesses lines for client Corporacion Breca, which resulted in more than 70 audited areas and more than 90 hours of interviews.
  • Advised MINSUR's compliance officer on a day-to-day basis on all matters related to compliance, as well as the design and implementation of the ISO 37001 standard within the organisation.
  • Advised PanAmerican's compliance officer on a day-to-day basis on all matters related to compliance.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carolina Cueva