BCP Abogados

‘Recognised for being one of the best criminal and compliance firms locally’, litigation represents approximately 60% of BCP Abogados' workload. The 10-strong practice specialises in both defending economic crime allegations and handling criminal compliance, its expertise covering anti-corruption, money laundering prevention and counterterrorism. It also advises on tax crime, contentious administrative cases, and crimes by public officers. In international litigation, the firm stands out for its experience in defending human rights and crimes against humanity cases before the International Criminal Court and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. The team is co-led by former Undersecretary of Justice Juan Ignacio Piña, who specialises in the development and implementation of crime prevention strategies; Francisco Cox, whose track record includes various litigation cases at national and international levels; and criminal litigation and compliance expert Matías Balmaceda, who is ’always willing to provide excellent care and practical solutions’. Balmaceda’s experience includes designing and implementing crime prevention models for over 150 companies from a range of sectors. At associate level, senior Guillermo Cantin is the firm’s litigation director, his practice covering criminal litigation and military justice; and the career of litigation leader Mariella Pirozzi includes a stint as a legal intern at the Centre for Justice and International Law.