On its sixth anniversary, Novis Estudio Legal announced the launch of its regional Corporate Compliance practice, strengthening its support for companies, institutions, and investors in Central America and Panama. The practice will be led by Miguel Peñailillo López, along with a team of three professionals.
An environment that changed the rules
In an increasingly demanding and constantly evolving regional context, compliance has ceased to be a regulatory requirement and has become a competitive advantage and the most valuable reputational asset of the modern company. Ethical compliance is no longer optional: it is the passport to international expansion and the trust of partners, clients, and investors.
Tailor-made compliance ecosystems
- Novis designs compliance ecosystems tailored to the specific circumstances, size, and sector of each organization, aligned with international standards (ISO 37001 and 37301 and OECD guidelines). The practice supports clients in:
- Corporate integrity programs and fraud and corruption prevention
- Design and implementation of compliance systems
- 360 Risk Assessment and Management
- Independent corporate investigations
- Compliance Officer as a service
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The practice brings together four careers with the same conviction: to accompany clients with rigor, closeness and a deep respect for the Rule of Law.
Miguel Peñailillo Lopez
Over 30 years of experience at the intersection of law, public policy, and business management. He has advised companies, governments, and international organizations in more than 15 Latin American countries. He is an OECD associate consultant on integrity frameworks, a collaborator with the Spanish Compliance Association (ASCOM) and Transparency International, and a negotiator of international anti-corruption conventions. He is an International Certified Compliance Professional (ICCP).
Joseph Courteous Sailor
Founding attorney at Novis and a leading voice in regulatory law in El Salvador. With nearly 25 years of experience advising companies, the public sector, and international organizations, and trained in El Salvador, Spain, and the United States, he brings exceptional expertise in regulatory frameworks and integrity.
Javier Antonio Sandoval
Corporate advisor on legal, financial, and strategic matters since 2003. Trained in Guatemala and Spain, he is an expert in corporate law, compliance, and Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms. He has advised financial institutions on corporate governance and governance structures for family businesses.
Alejandra Alvarado
Specialized in corporate and commercial law and compliance, with experience in dispute resolution, contract negotiation, and regulatory advice. She is proficient in the Salvadoran legal framework and transnational systems, holds certifications in AML/Compliance, and is fluent in both Spanish and English. She has over a decade of experience advising companies and multilateral organizations.
