Benites Vargas Ugaz Abogados law firm is an emblematic firm as far as Pro Bono is concerned. Since its foundation, the BVU law firm has been a pioneer in taking on pro bono cases in its commitment to Peruvian society and equal justice, where the profile of its lawyers stands out. They are committed to defending and counselling these people, dedicating their time and experience. The pro bono coordinator at the BVU law firm is Liliana Calderón.
Cases currently handled by the Firm, apart from cases that may be handled directly by other areas of the Firm, are the following:
1. The Sodalicio Case: defending five former members of this Christian association, who denounced its founder, Luis Fernando Figari, for criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, and serious psychological harm.
2. Trans – Organización Feminista por los Derechos Humanos de las Personas Trans [Trans – Feminist Organisation for the Human Rights of Transgender People]: together with the Firm’s Labour Area, the Firm’s Compliance Area has been counselling this organisation on all matters regarding the rights of the trans community.
3. ODP Jesuitas del Perú, Fe y Alegría and Albergue Inspira: Counsel on implementing its Compliance Programme.
4. Release from pre-trial detention of a woman unjustly deprived of her liberty for over a year.
5. Trafficking of Filipino female citizens: Defending women victims of labour exploitation by three Peruvian nationals.
