Specialising in economic and criminal business law litigation, the white-collar practice at Hernández & Cía is well equipped to advise clients on a broad range of criminal issues related to areas such as property, tax, environmental matters and bankruptcy, among others. The practice is led by Gonzalo Del Río (‘a doctrinal reference in criminal law and criminal procedure at the national level’), who has extensive experience consulting clients on prevention of criminal risks related to the corporate sector. At associate level, Edward Calmet – who was promoted to principal in April 2025 – advises clients in judicial proceedings, regarding property and environmental crimes, and in relation to drug trafficking; junior Claudia Bustamante assists with both criminal and compliance matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm is a powerful, practical firm, with high standards of quality and personalised service; compared to other firms, it stands out in that the criminal leader has a deep understanding and knowledge of criminal law.'
- 'The team of Estudio Hernandez of “white collar crime” is a spectacular team. They are superb on the theoretical side, and they also manage very well the practical strategies of defence.'
- 'The integrity and professional solvency of the team leader, and the existence of a powerful support team, both academically and procedurally, that doesn't overlook details. Clarity and transparency in billing. Always available.'
- 'Professional solvency, prestige, knowledge of the field, prudence in approaches and public statements. In this field, I can see that there are many criminal lawyers addicted to the media; fortunately this is not the case with Dr. Del Rio and his team.'
- 'The plus is that Gonzalo del Río is a doctrinal reference in criminal law and criminal procedure at the national level.'
- 'Gonzalo del Río and Alexander Sanchez are a first-class team. They are accompanied by associate Claudia Bustamente.'
Key clients
- Refineria La Pampilla - Repsol
- Hudbay Minerals
- SAIPEM
- J&V Resguardo-Liderman
- Compania Elctricidad El Platanal
- USIL
- Procter & Gamble Perú
- Lamsac Lima Expresa
- Petramas
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Gonzalo Del Rio Labarthe
Other key lawyers
Edward Calmet