“I have nothing but positive things to say about him. He can clearly explain complex issues, outlining risks and providing us with peace of mind.”
Chambers Latin America 2025
Juan Diego Ugaz
Partner
Juan Diego is Partner of the firm, specializing in criminal law.
Prior to joining the firm, he was an Associate at Benites, Forno & Ugaz Abogados (2009-2013), and completed an internship at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (Washington DC, USA). He has extensive experience in litigation and criminal consulting.
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Education
- Masters in Criminal Law, University of Sevilla, Spain, 2012
- Doctoral Studies in Criminal Law, University of Sevilla, Spain, 2012
- Victimology expert title, University of Sevilla, Spain, 2012
- Licensed in Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2009
- LL.B, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2007
Admitted to the Bar
- Lima, 2009
Academics
- Professor of Criminal Law, Law School, Universidad de Lima
Publications
- ‘La eximente de obediencia debida en el Derecho Penal’, author (Lima, 2010)
- ‘Feminicidio y discriminación positiva en Derecho Penal’, co-author (Lima, 2012)
- Articles on criminal law in specialized journals
Publications and News
Juan Diego Ugaz and Erick Palao collaborated on the World Law Group’s “WLG’s Anti-corruption Guide 2022”
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Law passed that limits interest rates to be charged by financial institutions
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Juan Diego Ugaz collaborated on the Chambers Global Practice Guide: «Anti-Corruption»
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