The NPG Team

Katherine Waidhofer

Partner and product leader - Conflict Management
kwaidhofer@npg.pe

Katherine is a key lawyer in NPG's legal team. She graduated with a Law degree from Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas in 2011, and has developed an outstanding career in the areas of Construction Law, Civil Law, Dispute Boards, Dispute Resolution Boards and Arbitration.

She holds a Master's degree in “Sciences in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution” from King's College London (2017-2018).

Her track record since 2012 has demonstrated a commitment to excellence. She is a university lecturer at the UPC Graduate School.

Katherine is also a member of the Steering Committee of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) - Peru Chapter, consolidating her leadership and recognition in the national and international legal field.

Her dedication to conflict management makes Katherine an indispensable leader in the NPG team, providing our clients with innovative and strategic solutions.

Specialties

  • Arbitration
  • Dispute Boards
  • Dispute Resolution Boards
  • Contract Management Consulting

Studies

  • Law degree from the Universidad de Ciencia Aplicadas - UPC (graduated 2011)
  • Diploma in International Commercial Law and Investments from the American Chamber of Commerce – AMCHAM and the Universidad del Pacífico
  • Master’s degree in "Sciences in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution" from King´s College London, 2017-2018

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English – advanced
  • French - intermediate
  • German - basic

Teaching:

  • Lecturer at the UPC Graduate School

Other experience:

  • Arbitrator registered in the National Registry of Arbitrators of the State Contracting Supervisory Body
  • Member of the steering committee of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) - Peru Chapter

30 years in legal engineering