Hernández & Cía‘s white-collar criminal law practice is headed by well-regarded partner Gonzalo Del Río and is highlighted for its 'great technical knowledge'. The team, consisting of five lawyers, specialises in crisis management, economic criminal law and related regulatory compliance matters, with recent key work including the team’s advice on the Lava Jato corruption case. Associate Edward Calmet is also a key contact in the practice and is experienced in assisting multinational companies involved in investigations surrounding matters such as property and environmental crimes and illicit drug trafficking.
Testimonials
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‘Gonzalo del Río is a genius criminal lawyer. He is brilliant and thinks at a higher than average speed and with creative and grounded ideas.’
‘Gonzalo del Río is a brilliant mind with extensive experience in criminal law and a direct person. I find it easy to work with him.’
'Great technical knowledge. Great knowledge of the internal processes of judicial entities. They know our business, which means that they can treat cases more efficiently and in accordance with what we need.'
'In addition to his technical skills, I'd mention the respect that members of the judicial system (Prosecutors and Judges) have for Gonzalo del Río. They even ask him academic questions during hearings.'
Key clients
- Aenza Peru
- REPSOL
- Hudbay Minerals
- Procter & Gamble
- Hapag Lloyd
- Hipermercados Tottus
- USIL
- Azteca Comunicaciones
- Scharff Logística Integrada
Work highlights
- Defended the Graña y Montero group in the investigations and criminal proceedings related to the Lava Jato scandal.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gonzalo Del Río