Rafael Díaz

Practice Areas

Corporate Compliance | White-Collar Crime

As part of our growth and diversification strategy, at BZ Estudio, we have strengthened our Corporate Criminal Law practice with the appointment of Rafael Díaz as partner and, subsequently, Luis Miguel Abeo, consolidating a key area within our comprehensive legal offering. Both bring extensive experience in the defence of complex economic and corporate crime cases, as well as a strong background gained at leading law firms and in highly sensitive legal matters.

Our Corporate Criminal Law practice is distinguished by a technical, strategic, and multidisciplinary approach focused on the prevention and management of corporate criminal risks. We advise national and international companies in investigations and litigation involving economic, tax, environmental, and labour offences, as well as in the implementation of criminal compliance programmes and corporate criminal liability frameworks.

At BZ Estudio, we work under a methodology based on client proximity, legal rigour, and personalised attention. This approach has enabled us to strengthen our position in the Peruvian market, advising companies in sectors such as finance, mining, agrochemicals, and insurance on complex investigations and preventive risk management strategies.

Web: https://www.bzestudio.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bz-estudio/

Career

Rafael Díaz holds a Master’s degree in International Economic Criminal Law from the University of Granada and a specialisation in Compliance and Corporate Good Practices from the University of the Pacific. He obtained his law degree from Universidad San Martín de Porres.

He is a partner at BZ Estudio and a specialist in Economic Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, with extensive experience representing companies and senior executives in complex investigations and criminal proceedings related to corporate crime, corporate criminal liability, environmental contingencies, and labour offences.

Prior to joining BZ Estudio, he was a partner at Miranda & Amado, a senior associate at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano, and an associate at Estudio Olaechea. He has been recognised by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and Leaders League in the White-Collar Crime category. His practice combines technical expertise, procedural strategy, and a strong understanding of business and corporate risk management.

LinkedIn: https://pe.linkedin.com/in/rafaeldiazochoa

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Our partners, Rafael Díaz and Luis Miguel Abeo, have a distinguished track record in the defence of highly complex cases, representing companies and senior executives in criminal litigation related to corporate activities, as well as providing specialised advisory services on corporate criminal liability and regulatory compliance matters.

In addition, we have a highly specialised criminal law team that combines expertise in strategic litigation, corporate criminal investigations, and the design of compliance programmes, consistently delivering a high standard of legal service.

- Rafael Díaz | Partner

- Luis Miguel Abeo | Partner

Lawyer graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, with extensive experience in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. He is a partner at BZ Estudio and previously served as a partner at Abeo Abogados, an associate at Caro & Asociados, and a lawyer at the State Ad Hoc Attorney’s Office, participating in emblematic proceedings related to the “Fujimori–Montesinos” cases. His practice focuses on the strategic management of complex criminal litigation and cases involving significant public and institutional exposure. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor and Teaching Assistant of Criminal Law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.

- Diego Saravia | Associate

Lawyer graduated from the University of Lima, with a specialisation in General Risk and Insurance Management from APECOSE and registered as an insurance broker before the SBS. He has experience in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, as well as disputes arising from complex insurance claims. He served as a lawyer and legal representative of Consorcio Administrare, participating in recovery and liquidation proceedings involving financial institutions and insurance companies such as Banco Banex, NBK Bank, and La Vitalicia Seguros.

- Jazmín Guevara | Associate

Lawyer graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, ranking within the top 10% of her class, with a postgraduate specialisation in Prevention and Control of Corruption. Her practice focuses on Corporate Criminal Law, with experience in criminal litigation, prosecutorial investigations and criminal contingencies related to economic crimes, organised crime and offences against public administration. She previously worked at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados, Estudio Cortez, Massa & Bello Abogados, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

- Gonzalo Castro | Associate

Master’s degree in Business Law and a lawyer from the University of Lima. He has experience in highly complex civil, administrative and labour litigation, with particular emphasis on dispute resolution and the defence of companies before public entities. He is Professor of Civil Procedural Law at the University of Lima and a founding member of the Administrative Law Study Circle at the same university. His practice combines technical strength, strategic vision, and a practical results-oriented approach.

- Oscar Ubillus | Associate

Lawyer graduated from the University of Lima, with experience in corporate advisory, criminal procedural law and investigations related to traffic and road safety matters. He was part of Estudio Abeo and served as external legal adviser to Thyssenkrupp Elevadores, participating in contractual management, regulatory matters and administrative proceedings. He also worked within the legal department of Banco del Trabajo (now CrediScotia), developing experience in legal contingency analysis, contract structuring, and risk management within the financial sector.

For more information about our team, please visit our website: https://www.bzestudio.com/#equipo

Clients

Although we are a young firm, we have built a steadily growing team that combines strong expertise in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure with a broad understanding of the business environment, bringing together many years of industry experience.

This has enabled us to continue achieving international recognition, reflecting the strength of the relationships we have built with our clients and the quality of the services we provide. Companies such as Heineken, La Positiva Seguros y Reaseguros, Vida Cámara, Encora, Subastop, KO Group, Joinnus, AVIVEL, Jorle, Fibras Unidas, Rappi, and Gilat have trusted BZ Estudio since its inception and continue to work with us today.

Work Highlights

At BZ Estudio, we have a specialised Corporate Criminal Law and Compliance practice focused on the prevention, management, and resolution of criminal risks that may impact our clients’ business operations and continuity. Our firm combines technical rigour, strategic vision, and extensive experience in complex litigation, advising national and international companies, as well as senior executives, in criminal investigations, corporate defence, and crisis management.

Our criminal law practice covers economic and corporate offences, including tax and customs crimes, money laundering, environmental, labour and cybercrime offences, as well as crimes against property, public faith and industrial property, among others. We also advise organisations on the design and implementation of compliance programmes, crime prevention systems, internal policies, and supervisory mechanisms aimed at strengthening corporate governance and mitigating legal and reputational risks.

Industry Sector Expertise

At BZ Estudio, we have experience advising companies across a wide range of industries, including finance, insurance, construction, mining, retail, technology, hydrocarbons, logistics, agribusiness, education, audiovisual, investment, and family offices. Our value proposition is based on a close and strategic approach, aligned with our clients’ business needs and supported by a team with a recognised track record in the Peruvian legal market.

Experience

Through our expertise in criminal litigation, direct and personalised attention, and the provision of sustainable legal solutions, we have been consolidating our position in the Peruvian market. We have supported leading companies in sectors such as finance, mining, agrochemicals, and insurance, both in tax investigations and in the design of preventive strategies for managing corporate criminal risk.

At BZ Estudio, we understand that corporate criminal defence requires judgment, confidentiality, and a corporate perspective. For this reason, our commitment to our clients goes beyond legal defence. We support them in prevention, internal investigations, and comprehensive management of criminal risks, strengthening the integrity and sustainability of their organisations.

Languages Spoken

The languages spoken by our legal team include Spanish and English.

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