Estudio Olaechea

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Estudio Olaechea‘s white-collar crime practice is headed by Diego Abeo, who specialises in criminal law, criminal procedure and corporate compliance, and often represents corporate clients in criminal litigation. The practice is experienced in cases related to fraud, financial crime, environmental crime and misappropriation, among other issues. Recent work includes advising clients on filing complaints in regard to improperly issued cheques, and assisting clients in matters involving employees committing illicit appropriation. Other key team members include senior associate Maria Fernanda Gutierrez, who advises a number of the department's key clients.

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  • ‘They always keep us informed about regulatory changes. Direct involvement of the main lawyer in the case or consultation, not only in the first meeting but for the duration of the assignment. Another aspect to highlight is that the criminal team shows interest in learning about the company's operations and, based on this, identify possible contingencies.’
  • ‘Immediate attention. I can call them at any time and day and they are always available. They are always in direct contact with me or any employee of the company, giving good legal strategies for our requirements, as well as being very reliable when there are criminal investigations. The main lawyer who attends us is Diego Abeo Sabogal.’

  • ‘The knowledge of each member makes the team consolidate the legal knowledge of the firm, therefore, the services provided are reliable.’

  • ‘I'd highlight the punctual, responsible and personalised attention of Diego Abeo.’

  • 'Diego Abeo provides an exceptional and complete service, providing all possible scenarios prior to the adoption of a legal strategy.'

  • 'Professional academic preparation of the lawyers, honesty, speed and accuracy in responses. The Firm is implemented with modern systems, equipment and technology suitable for the performance of its functions. The professional staff of the firm are updated with national regulations and those of other countries, which allows a comparative analysis with the realities of other countries.'

  • 'Willingness to serve the client by the team leader, Diego Abeo. Solving problems in the shortest possible time, given the requirements presented.'

Key clients

  • ACS Solutions
  • Agronegocios La Grama
  • Clorox Peru
  • Desarrollos Terrestres
  • Draeger Peru
  • Inversiones 2055
  • Pandero
  • Peruvian Andean Trout
  • San Fernando
  • Universidad Pacífico
  • Silva Palma Victor Juan
  • Viña Tacama
  • Lenovo
  • Clínica Internacional
  • SGS Del Perú
  • Hytera Mobilfunk
  • Asociación Civil Religiosa Diospi Sullana
  • Rímac Seguros y Reaseguros
  • Molitalia
  • Agrícola La Venta
  • Nokia Solutions and Networks Peru
  • Caterpillar Leasing Chile
  • Mar Andino
  • Inmobiliaria Huanwil
  • Supermercados Peruanos

Work highlights

  • Advised Nokia on a complaint filed against a former employee who used the company's resources and appropriated 159 high-value cell phones.
  • Advised San Fernando on an investigation initiated against the company for the commission of the crime of usurpation against a third party.
  • Advised Asociación Civil Religiosa Diospi Suyana in a case in which two of its doctors were denounced for the commission of malpractice for the death of a patient.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Diego Abeo