Affinitas maintains Band 1 ranking in Chambers Global 2021

For the third year in a row, Affinitas continues to be listed in Band 1 in the category Leading Regional Law Firm Networks in Chambers and Partners Global 2021 guide.

Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in over 180 jurisdictions throughout the world.

According to Chambers and Partners, Affinitas is “A closely integrated network comprising first-rate firms in Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Chile. The network focuses on assisting clients with transactional work in the M&A and finance spaces, though all members are full-service firms.”

Moreover, each of the Affinitas member firms achieved an outstanding result in the 2021 edition. Collectively, Affinitas has 75 lawyers ranked, outperforming all other regional firms active in the four jurisdictions of the Pacific Alliance.

Together the four firms have 11 practice areas ranked in Band 1, 10 practice areas ranked in Band 2, and 4 practice areas ranked in Band 3. Additionally, our four members firms have been recognized on the Spotlight Table for International & Cross-Border Capabilities.

 

We would like to thank our member firms for this outstanding performance and thank the clients for their continued trust and feedback.

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White Collar crime and Compliance capabilities boosted by new hires in Peru

As anti-corruption and corporate compliance rises to the top of the agenda of companies and governments in Latin America, Affinitas is excited to announce the launch of a new white-collar crime & compliance practice in Peru.

Our member firm in Lima, Miranda & Amado, recently announced the hiring of two specialists in corporate and business criminal investigations and litigation, José Luis Velarde and Rafael Díaz. The new practice group will focus on business and economic criminal law, both through preventive legal counseling, as well as litigation and compliance matters.

Throughout the region, demand for compliance services has increased sharply, and Affinitas is uniquely positioned to offer highly specialized teams in Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and now with an even stronger, dedicated practice in Peru.

Our team of compliance specialists offers strategic legal advice on sensitive matters related to corporate criminal liability and regulatory compliance. We work to protect our clients’ interests on a broad range of topics including corporate integrity, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, industrial accidents and spills, toxic torts and environmental damage, oil and gas crimes, personal data protection, among others.

White Collar crime and Compliance capabilities boosted by new hires in Peru

As anti-corruption and corporate compliance rises to the top of the agenda of companies and governments in Latin America, Affinitas is excited to announce the launch of a new white-collar crime & compliance practice in Peru.

Our member firm in Lima, Miranda & Amado, recently announced the hiring of two specialists in corporate and business criminal investigations and litigation, José Luis Velarde and Rafael Díaz. The new practice group will focus on business and economic criminal law, both through preventive legal counseling, as well as litigation and compliance matters.

Throughout the region, demand for compliance services has increased sharply, and Affinitas is uniquely positioned to offer highly specialized teams in Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and now with an even stronger, dedicated practice in Peru.

Our team of compliance specialists offers strategic legal advice on sensitive matters related to corporate criminal liability and regulatory compliance. We work to protect our clients’ interests on a broad range of topics including corporate integrity, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, industrial accidents and spills, toxic torts and environmental damage, oil and gas crimes, personal data protection, among others.

Learn more about our Compliance and Corporate Governance practice.