Dra. Sabrina Verónica Peláez Iglesias is Of Counsel with Poblete Tamargo LLP and practices in Montevideo, Uruguay. Before private practice she worked as a Legal advisor to the General Directorate of Casinos, Ministry of Economy and Finance for ten years.
Dr. Peláez is an expert in preventing money laundering and terrorism finance and has advised companies in compliance-related matters. She is a partner in the Uruguayan law firm in Montevideo, Gatti, Guarino, and Peláez, a federal regulatory and business transactions practice.
Dr. Peláez Iglesias has advised Uruguayan and foreign companies doing business in Uruguay and other South American nations. She has assisted start-ups and provided comprehensive advice from business formation to risk mitigation strategies in the Uruguayan marketplace.
Education
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PhD in Law and Social Sciences, University of the Republic in Montevideo, Uruguay (2006).
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Master’s Degree in Applied Political Studies, issued by the International Foundation and for Ibero-America of Administration and Public Policies, published in Madrid, Spain (2010).
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Specialization Certificate, “Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing,” ISEDE – UCUDAL Law School (2009).