PANDERO S.A. EAFC

Pandero is a collective fund management company that has been in the market for more than 54 years. Acting as legal advisors of the client, we have received several notifications informing about the starting of criminal complaints against the General Manager, the legal representative or an employee. These complaints are mainly for the commission of the crime of fraud, illicit appropriation, or falsification. When receiving these cases, we request and review all the documentation regulating the commercial relationship with the complainants. With the information, we drafted and presented our defence allegations and attaching the correspondent documentation. Also, we participated in the investigation acts, prepared and advised the legal representative for their deposition, and we had interviews with the Prosecutors to explain the case and the Pandero system. As a result of our actions, the client constantly gives us the commission to resolve these cases. In the last year, we successfully concluded five criminal complaints against the company (143-2020 / 3219-2021 / 301-2022 / 2276-2022 / 1706-2023), with only one in an appeal stage pending the resolution of the Superior Prosecutor.

Matter value – include currency and amount in figures :

Not determinable. However, resolving these cases for the benefit of the company prevents any damage to its image and prestige, as the authorities reaffirm the correct practice of the company in their commercial relationships.

Is this a cross-border matter? If yes, please indicate the jurisdictions involved :

No.

Lead partner :

DIEGO ABEO

Other team members :

MARIA FERNANDA GUTIERREZ

Other firms advising on the matter and their role(s) :

Date of completion or current status :

September, 2023.