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Jaime Carey Highlights Success of IBA Conference in Lima

International Bar Association

"We must continue to defend the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary, and the legal profession"

In a vibrant display of legal camaraderie, the International Bar Association (IBA) convened an impressive conference in Lima, attracting nearly 800 de...

Inspiring Women in Law: a conversation with Patricia Kaim

Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra

‘It is not enough to open up spaces; it is necessary to transform the rules of the game’

BLP advises IDB Invest on investment in second series of sustainable bonds issued by Banco Promerica in Guatemala

Guatemala, Pablo Umaña, Jorge Arenales, Anneliss Wohlers

Banco Promerica has issued a second series of sustainable bonds in the form of book-entry securities, for a total of US$15 million. This issue is part of Banco Promerica’s US$500 million programme, which allows the bank to issue green, social or sustainable bonds up to that amount. This bond is...

DLA Piper Argentina and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advise on the issuance of Debt Securities by the Province of Mendoza

Argentina

DLA piper - On March 20, 2025, the Province of Mendoza issued: (i) Class 1 TAMAR Debt Securities in the amount of Ps. 32,952,029,000, maturity date of June 20, 2026; and (ii) Class 2 TAMAR Debt Securities in the amount of Ps. 23,820,000,000, with maturity date of December 20, 2026. Both Debt Securities were issued under the Prospectus dated March 14, 2025. The Debt Securities will accrue interest on a quarterly basis and are secured with Federal Tax Co-Participation Regime resources. The Province will use the net proceeds from the issuance of the Debt Securities to cancel debt amortization services provided in the 2025 Budget Law. Banc...

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The orange economy and intellectual property: Driving transformation towards a culture of innovation and individual creative value

Peru, OMC Abogados

OMC abogados - In an increasingly globalized world that depends on creativity and innovation, the Orange Economy has emerged as a driver of economic and cultural development. Based on the human ability to transform ideas into goods and services, this creative economy not only generates employment bu...

General Counsel Roundtable: Legaltech and Innovation

Carolina Zang, Zang Bergel & Viñes Abogados

The Biennial IBA Latin American Regional Forum Conference: The Road to 2030 in Latin America brought together leading lawyers and experts from the region in Lima to discuss key issues related to the economic, social, political and legal development of Latin America. At the IBA in Lima, our last p...

New Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil

United States, Venezuela, Michael Diaz, Jr, Javier Coronado Diaz, Isabela Hernández-Peredo Martínez

Diaz Reus - On March 24, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a new Executive Order (E.O) imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, either directly or indirectly. This measure is part of the new administration’s broader effort to increase economic pr...

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Bridging the gap between wealth management and mental health

Maxine Lace, Stonehage Fleming

Maxine Lace talked about her learnings from working with clients in the front line at Stonehage Fleming’s latest Four Pillars of Capital dinner. Over her 30 years as adviser to many high net worth families, Maxine has noticed an increase in the discussions she has with her clients around mental...

Guzman Ariza Advises Creative Foam on Successful Acquisition of AccuMED

Dominican Republic, Guzmán Ariza

Guzmán Ariza has announced its role in advising Creative Foam Corporation on the successful acquisition of AccuMED Holdings Corp., including its Dominican branch operating as a free zone. This cross-border transaction involved complex legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations, requiring care...

The rise of Cybersecurity attacks in Latin America

International Bar Association

La Biennial IBA Latin American Regional Forum Conference: The Road to 2030 in Latin America reunió en Lima a destacados abogados y expertos de la región para debatir cuestiones clave relacionadas con el desarrollo económico, social, político y jurídico de América Latina. Mariana Estradé, s...

Sustainable Finance in Latin America

International Bar Association

The Future of Private Equity: Evaluating and improving legal structures in Latin America

International Bar Association

Pérez-Llorca strengthens its presence in Mexico with the incorporation of Juan José Soto Arias as partner.

Mexico

Pérez-Llorca continues to consolidate its commitment to Mexico with the incorporation of Juan José Soto Arias as a partner in the Labor and Employment practice in the Mexico City office. This appointment responds to the Firm’s strategy to strengthen its main practice areas in the country, offeri...

Approval of Reform to the Law to Regulate Remote Work

Costa Rica, Paola Rojas, Senior Associate

Arias - The Legislative Assembly carried out a study of a bill aimed at approving a reform to the Law Regulating Teleworking, resulting in Law No. 9738, which makes a series of clarifications that were necessary to regulate teleworking by employees abroad. This reform is intended to clarify the ...

ESG: Myth or Reality?

International Bar Association

On 19 March, during the Biennial IBA Latin American Regional Forum Conference: The Road to 2030 in Latin America, held in the city of Lima, a panel discussion was held entitled ‘ESG: Myth or Reality?’. The panel brought together prominent leaders from various industries to explore the growing im...

Marval advises on the issuance of trust securities "Mercado Credito XXXIV".

Argentina

Marval - The Argentine law firm once again provided legal advice in a transaction on banking, finance and fintech law. After participating in 33 series, Marval O’Farrell Mairal acted once again as legal advisor in the issuance of the thirty-fourth series of trust securities corresponding to t...

Greenberg Traurig Represents BBB Foods Inc. in Secondary Follow-On Offering

Mexico

Attorneys from the global law firm Greenberg Traurig in Mexico City represented BBB Foods Inc. in a $593 million secondary follow-on offering, representing the first Latin American equity transaction in 2025 and the largest follow-on offering in the Americas retail sector since 2023. This dea...

New obligation for ONPs: declaration of ultimate financial beneficiaries

Nicaragua

Arias - As a complement to the Regulation of Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) for the Prevention of Terrorism Financing, which establishes the obligation to register the beneficial owners of NPOs, on February 13, 2025, the Ministry of the Interior issued a circular detailing the requirements for such...

TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised in the structuring of a Syndicated Loan to Centro Tecnológico Agropecuario

Argentina

TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised Centro Tecnológico Agropecuario S.A. as borrower (CTA or the Borrower) and Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U., Banco Supervielle S.A. and Banco de la Provincia de Córdoba S.A. as lenders (the Lenders) in the structuring of a US$3,900,000 syndicated loan. The dis...

A Practical Guide to establishing a Call Center & BPO as a Free Zone in the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic, Mónica Villafaña

Ulises Cabrera - Understanding the market: Why Dominican Republic? The Dominican Republic (DR) is a strategic hub for businesses, offering a stable political environment, competitive operational costs, and proximity to major markets in North, Central and South America. For call centers and busine...

We are Women. We are built for Success.

Costa Rica, Ana Sáenz-Grammans, EY

For many years, many of the qualities that most women share have been viewed as a weakness or flaw. Our empathy, our sense of collaboration, our attention to detail, and even our capacity to multi-task, have been written off as a lack of assertiveness, indecisiveness, or distractions from the real w...

Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on new issuance of Compañía General de Combustibles under Frequent Issuer program

Bomchil represented Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and the placement agents in the issuance of 7.00% Notes Series 37 denominated and payable in dollars and maturing in October 2027 for an aggregate amount of US$27,63...

The evolution of family law: the legal challenges of the new family structures.

Chile, Odette Meneses Fritis

Family Law is the branch of Civil Law that has undergone the most development and changes since the promulgation of the Civil Codes that we know in the world since the XIX century. This is due to the fact that they have tried to respond to the profound social changes of the family. Heirs of tra...

Inspiring Women in Law: A conversation with Ana López Pariente, Head of BD at Galicia Abogados

Mexico, Ana López Pariente, Galicia Abogados

«At Galicia, diversity is not just a mere goal; it is a strategic advantage that fosters innovation, creativity and success within the legal sector»

Latin Counsel celebrates Women’s Month with an insightful conversation with Ana López Pariente, Director of Business Development, Brand Positioning...

Alessandri Abogados Announces Promotions Within Its Team

Chile

Alessandri Abogados announces the promotion of three outstanding lawyers within its team. Luis Fuentes has been appointed Director of the Litigation and Arbitration Practice Area, while Laura Hernández Bethermyt and Hernán Torres have been promoted to Senior Associates.

Alessandri - In an environment marked by rapid technological advances that are reshaping the legal landscape, the role of the new director and the new...

Suspensions announced by the CNH and the CRE in connection with the constitutional reform on energy matters

Mexico

Greenberg Traurig - On February 11, 2025, the National Hydrocarbons Commission (CNH) published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (the DOF), the General Agreement CNH.E.08.01.25, by which such authority declares the suspension of the periods and terms for the reception, substantiation and res...

Surviving Ranking Editorial Deadlines: Essential Tips to Stay Sane & On Track

Mexico, Chantal Williams

Marketing and BD professionals in law firms navigate a demanding landscape year-round, balancing strategic initiatives, client engagement, and brand positioning. From developing thought leadership content to strengthening relationships with key stakeholders, their workload requires agility, creativi...

A&O Shearman Advises on BBVA Perú’s Landmark $100 Million Gender Social Bond Issuance

Peru, A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman has played a pivotal role in advising BBVA Perú on its ground-breaking issuance of a $100 million social gender bond, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Peru. The team, led by partner Alejandro A. Gordano, alongside asso...

Who does the client belong to? The eternal dilemma in law firms

Lidia Zommer, Mirada 360

Let’s see, bigwigs of the legal world, let’s talk about a subject that in any law firm generates more tension than an unfair inheritance: who does the client belong to? Is it the partner who brought him in with their irresistible charisma? Is it the one who pampers him with brainy reports, sl...

Gianluca Bacchiocchi returns to Clifford Chance from Latham & Watkins

Latin America-wide, Clifford Chance

Global law firm Clifford Chance has re-hired Latin America specialist Gianluca Bacchiocchi as a partner in its Global Financial Markets team as the firm expands its energy and infrastructure financing offering in the US and Latin America. Bacchiocchi returns to Clifford Chance following four years a...

Pérez-Llorca increases its turnover by 33% in 2024, exceeding €165 million

Spain

Pérez-Llorca achieved overall pro forma revenue of more than €165 million in 2024, an increase of 33% compared to the previous year, when its turnover stood at €124 million. This pro forma revenue includes sales for the full year 2024 in Spain, as well as in Portugal and Mexico, new markets for...

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