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Garrigues integrates Mexican firm Sánchez Devanny

Mexico

With this transaction, Garrigues will become one of the largest law firms in Mexico and will strengthen its leading position in Latin America

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Garrigues and the Mexican law firm Sánchez Devanny, a full-service firm with almost 30 years of history, have reached an agreement for the integration of the latter before the end of the year. Garrigues will own 100% of the resulting entity, Garrigu... view more [+]

Garrigues and the Mexican law firm Sánchez Devanny, a full-service firm with almost 30 years of history, have reached an agreement for the integration of the latter before the end of the year. Garrigues will own 100% of the resulting entity, Garrigues Mexico. The integration of the two firms, wh... view more [+]

Optimism in Venezuela: opposition ready to overthrow Maduro

Venezuela

In the midst of economic instability and security challenges, Venezuela is witnessing a surge in political activity as the country gears up for a crucial election on July 28th. Incumbent President ... view more [+]

In the midst of economic instability and security challenges, Venezuela is witnessing a surge in political activity as the country gears up for a crucial election on July 28th. Incumbent President Nicolas Maduro, vying for a third term after more ... view more [+]

In the midst of economic instability and security challenges, Venezuela is witnessing a surge in political activity as the country gears up for a crucial election on July 28th. Incumbent President Nicolas Maduro, vying for a third term after more than a decade in office, faces a strong opposition... view more [+]

Inspiring Women in Law - Interview with Claudia Barrero

Colombia

Women need to be in leadership positions to close the gender gap

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Latin Counsel has spoken with lawyer Claudia Barrero, member of the DEI Committee of the PPU Colombia and an M&A, and Capital Markets partner at the elite Colombian firm for two decades. Claudia was the first lawyer to be made a partner in the Col... view more [+]

Latin Counsel has spoken with lawyer Claudia Barrero, member of the DEI Committee of the PPU Colombia and an M&A, and Capital Markets partner at the elite Colombian firm for two decades. Claudia was the first lawyer to be made a partner in the Colombian firm and a key player in the integration of... view more [+]

Remote working and Workers’ Rights: Common Regulations and key differences

Latin America-wide

Working from home is not a new phenomenon but, post pandemic, this modality of work has increased significantly in Latin American countries, as in the rest of the world. In a region characterised b... view more [+]

Working from home is not a new phenomenon but, post pandemic, this modality of work has increased significantly in Latin American countries, as in the rest of the world. In a region characterised by labour structures with low overall intensity in ... view more [+]

Working from home is not a new phenomenon but, post pandemic, this modality of work has increased significantly in Latin American countries, as in the rest of the world. In a region characterised by labour structures with low overall intensity in the use of technologies (ICTs) and high technology... view more [+]

Diaz Reus appoints Ishmael Green as Partner in Miami

Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) today announced that Ishmael Green has joined its Miami headquarters as Partner. Ishmael Green is a creative and results oriented attorney, with experience re... view more [+]

Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) today announced that Ishmael Green has joined its Miami headquarters as Partner. Ishmael Green is a creative and results oriented attorney, with experience representing U.S. and multinational corporations, in... view more [+]

Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) today announced that Ishmael Green has joined its Miami headquarters as Partner. Ishmael Green is a creative and results oriented attorney, with experience representing U.S. and multinational corporations, individuals and governmental entities. Mr. Green�... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca and González Calvillo complete their merger

Mexico, Spain

Pérez-Llorca and González Calvillo have completed the merger announced last April, following a favourable vote by the partners of both firms and the receipt of the relevant administrative approvals ... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca and González Calvillo have completed the merger announced last April, following a favourable vote by the partners of both firms and the receipt of the relevant administrative approvals required for this type of transaction. With t... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca and González Calvillo have completed the merger announced last April, following a favourable vote by the partners of both firms and the receipt of the relevant administrative approvals required for this type of transaction. With this merger, Pérez-Llorca will become one of the l... view more [+]

Best practices for compliance in personal data protection

Costa Rica

Arias Law - Vivian Gazel, lawyer in Costa Rica and expert in Data Privacy, shares this article on why due to the growing concern for privacy, protection of personal data has become a global priority.... view more [+]

Arias Law - Vivian Gazel, lawyer in Costa Rica and expert in Data Privacy, shares this article on why due to the growing concern for privacy, protection of personal data has become a global priority. Organizations must understand and comply with the... view more [+]

Arias Law - Vivian Gazel, lawyer in Costa Rica and expert in Data Privacy, shares this article on why due to the growing concern for privacy, protection of personal data has become a global priority. Organizations must understand and comply with the applicable local and international regulations. I... view more [+]

LATIN COUNSEL sponsors the inaugural course "Contractual Negotiation for the Structuring of Trusts"

30 and 31 July + 1 August 2024 – ZOOM (Spanish Language)

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LATIN COUNSEL is pleased to sponsor the launch of the international training and professional development course: Contract Negotiation for the Structuring of Trusts, organised by SIJUSA (Panama). The course will be held in remote format (through t... view more [+]

LATIN COUNSEL is pleased to sponsor the launch of the international training and professional development course: Contract Negotiation for the Structuring of Trusts, organised by SIJUSA (Panama). The course will be held in remote format (through the ZOOM platform), during 3 live sessions, of 2 ho... view more [+]

Chile: Six key Karin’s Law requirements for employers

Chile

DLA Piper - On August 1, 2024, Karin’s Law will take effect in Chile. This legislation makes changes to the Labor Code and other legal frameworks concerning sexual and workplace harassment and intro... view more [+]

DLA Piper - On August 1, 2024, Karin’s Law will take effect in Chile. This legislation makes changes to the Labor Code and other legal frameworks concerning sexual and workplace harassment and introduces the concept of workplace violence. The law p... view more [+]

DLA Piper - On August 1, 2024, Karin’s Law will take effect in Chile. This legislation makes changes to the Labor Code and other legal frameworks concerning sexual and workplace harassment and introduces the concept of workplace violence. The law places new requirements on employers, with a focus ... view more [+]

Dominican Republic and United States sign agreement to accelerate patent grant between ONAPI and USPTO

Dominican Republic, United States

On April 26th of this year, the National Office of Industrial Property (ONAPI) signed a Joint Statement of Intent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to enhance cooperation in e... view more [+]

On April 26th of this year, the National Office of Industrial Property (ONAPI) signed a Joint Statement of Intent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to enhance cooperation in expediting patent grants related to the Dominican R... view more [+]

On April 26th of this year, the National Office of Industrial Property (ONAPI) signed a Joint Statement of Intent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to enhance cooperation in expediting patent grants related to the Dominican Republic. This collaboration led to the establ... view more [+]

Inspiring Women in Law - Interview with Cecilia Mairal

Argentina

It is essential to develop clear and specific policies that promote diversity and inclusion

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Latin Counsel has talked to Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal partner Cecilia Mairal about the evolution of diversity at the elite Argentinean firm since the implementation of its successful Diversity Committee several years ago. Cecilia, one of the mo... view more [+]

Latin Counsel has talked to Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal partner Cecilia Mairal about the evolution of diversity at the elite Argentinean firm since the implementation of its successful Diversity Committee several years ago. Cecilia, one of the most prominent partners in the Banking & Finance pra... view more [+]

Bofill Mir advises Lundin Mining on its increase to 70% in the share capital of Caserones

Chile

Bofill Mir Abogados has represented Lundin Mining Corporation in the exercise of the option right to increase its stake to 70% in Caserones, through the purchase of an additional 19% of SCM Minera Lum... view more [+]

Bofill Mir Abogados has represented Lundin Mining Corporation in the exercise of the option right to increase its stake to 70% in Caserones, through the purchase of an additional 19% of SCM Minera Lumina Copper Chile (Company), owner of the copper an... view more [+]

Bofill Mir Abogados has represented Lundin Mining Corporation in the exercise of the option right to increase its stake to 70% in Caserones, through the purchase of an additional 19% of SCM Minera Lumina Copper Chile (Company), owner of the copper and molybdenum mine Caserones, located in Chile, for... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca and Fideres analyse the risks and opportunities of litigation arising from investments in listed companies

Spain

Pérez-Llorca has organised a conference focused on litigation arising from investments in the securities market (securities litigation), in which the economic and legal bases of this type of litigati... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca has organised a conference focused on litigation arising from investments in the securities market (securities litigation), in which the economic and legal bases of this type of litigation were discussed, both from a Spanish perspective... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca has organised a conference focused on litigation arising from investments in the securities market (securities litigation), in which the economic and legal bases of this type of litigation were discussed, both from a Spanish perspective and from a comparative law perspective. The se... view more [+]

Marval advises Centroid on the acquisition of 100% of Qbit’s shares in Argentina, Chile and Peru

Marval O’Farrell Mairal has advised Centroid, a leading provider of digital transformation and consulting services, in the acquisition of 100% of Qbit in Argentina, Chile and Peru, facilitation the ... view more [+]

Marval O’Farrell Mairal has advised Centroid, a leading provider of digital transformation and consulting services, in the acquisition of 100% of Qbit in Argentina, Chile and Peru, facilitation the expansion of its operations into Latin America. Th... view more [+]

Marval O’Farrell Mairal has advised Centroid, a leading provider of digital transformation and consulting services, in the acquisition of 100% of Qbit in Argentina, Chile and Peru, facilitation the expansion of its operations into Latin America. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed. ... view more [+]

New bill for the promotion of healthy nutrition

Guatemala

Alegalis - When talking about law, there’s always two sides of the same coin, even its sound cliché. The thought of it being one sided its superfluous, and its never as simple as it seems. Th... view more [+]

Alegalis - When talking about law, there’s always two sides of the same coin, even its sound cliché. The thought of it being one sided its superfluous, and its never as simple as it seems. That’s the case for the bill 5504 of the Guatemala... view more [+]

Alegalis - When talking about law, there’s always two sides of the same coin, even its sound cliché. The thought of it being one sided its superfluous, and its never as simple as it seems. That’s the case for the bill 5504 of the Guatemalan Congress, Law for the promotion of healthy nutri... view more [+]

Panama promotes "My first job program"

Panama

Arias Law - Siaska Lorenzo and María Paula Orsini, lawyers in Panamá experts in Labor Law, share with us this article on the Executive Decree No. 27 of July 3, 2024 that encourages the hiring of you... view more [+]

Arias Law - Siaska Lorenzo and María Paula Orsini, lawyers in Panamá experts in Labor Law, share with us this article on the Executive Decree No. 27 of July 3, 2024 that encourages the hiring of young workers without experience in exchange for bene... view more [+]

Arias Law - Siaska Lorenzo and María Paula Orsini, lawyers in Panamá experts in Labor Law, share with us this article on the Executive Decree No. 27 of July 3, 2024 that encourages the hiring of young workers without experience in exchange for benefits to employers participating in the My First Em... view more [+]

The problem with Biopiracy in Peru

Peru

OMC Abogados - Peru, being one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, has been fighting for a long time against one of the phenomena that most affects both the safety of our native and emblema... view more [+]

OMC Abogados - Peru, being one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, has been fighting for a long time against one of the phenomena that most affects both the safety of our native and emblematic products and resources, as well as the ancestr... view more [+]

OMC Abogados - Peru, being one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, has been fighting for a long time against one of the phenomena that most affects both the safety of our native and emblematic products and resources, as well as the ancestral knowledge of indigenous peoples: Biopiracy. ... view more [+]

Regulator publishes proposed new maximum fees to be paid by Pension Funds in Chile

Chile

Alessandri - On 10 June 2024, Chile’s Financial Market Commission (CMF) published for comment the proposed new annual rule establishing jointly with the Superintendency of Pensions (SP) the maximum ... view more [+]

Alessandri - On 10 June 2024, Chile’s Financial Market Commission (CMF) published for comment the proposed new annual rule establishing jointly with the Superintendency of Pensions (SP) the maximum fees and expenses (maximum TER) that can be borne ... view more [+]

Alessandri - On 10 June 2024, Chile’s Financial Market Commission (CMF) published for comment the proposed new annual rule establishing jointly with the Superintendency of Pensions (SP) the maximum fees and expenses (maximum TER) that can be borne by Chilean pension funds. The excess over the maxi... view more [+]

BLP advises IDB Invest and Finance in Motion on investment in sustainable bonds

Guatemala

BLP has advised IDB Invest and Finance in Motion on the investment in sustainable bonds to be issued by Banco Promerica. IDB Invest and Finance in Motion acted as investors in structuring the publi... view more [+]

BLP has advised IDB Invest and Finance in Motion on the investment in sustainable bonds to be issued by Banco Promerica. IDB Invest and Finance in Motion acted as investors in structuring the public bond issue. The funds will be used to finance lo... view more [+]

BLP has advised IDB Invest and Finance in Motion on the investment in sustainable bonds to be issued by Banco Promerica. IDB Invest and Finance in Motion acted as investors in structuring the public bond issue. The funds will be used to finance loans to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises o... view more [+]

The case for Ibero-America: Why should Spanish companies invest in the region?

Latin America-wide, Spain

The Spaniard who has not been to America does not know what Spain is. With this phrase, García Lorca was referring to the unbreakable connection between both geographies, materialized culturally, ... view more [+]

The Spaniard who has not been to America does not know what Spain is. With this phrase, García Lorca was referring to the unbreakable connection between both geographies, materialized culturally, in its history and of course, in its economy. L... view more [+]

The Spaniard who has not been to America does not know what Spain is. With this phrase, García Lorca was referring to the unbreakable connection between both geographies, materialized culturally, in its history and of course, in its economy. Last April, Casa América and IE University, with t... view more [+]

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Barbara Dollstadt: intellectual property, a challenging field in Latin America that is being transformed by technology

Paraguay

Latin Counsel spoke with Barbara Dollstadt, administrative litigation and intellectual property (IP) specialist at Berkemeyer’s Paraguay office, about the IP challenges in Latin America, the keys to... view more [+]

Latin Counsel spoke with Barbara Dollstadt, administrative litigation and intellectual property (IP) specialist at Berkemeyer’s Paraguay office, about the IP challenges in Latin America, the keys to addressing these issues with clients, and the cha... view more [+]

Latin Counsel spoke with Barbara Dollstadt, administrative litigation and intellectual property (IP) specialist at Berkemeyer’s Paraguay office, about the IP challenges in Latin America, the keys to addressing these issues with clients, and the changes that advances such as artificial intelligence... view more [+]

BVU appoints Juan Jiménez to head new Public Compliance practice

Peru

BENITES, VARGAS & UGAZ ABOGADOS (BVU) has hired Former Prime Minister and former Peruvian Minister of Justice and Human Rights Juan Jiménez Mayor to head up its new Public Compliance practice, with... view more [+]

BENITES, VARGAS & UGAZ ABOGADOS (BVU) has hired Former Prime Minister and former Peruvian Minister of Justice and Human Rights Juan Jiménez Mayor to head up its new Public Compliance practice, with the aim of advising clients on the prevention of ... view more [+]

BENITES, VARGAS & UGAZ ABOGADOS (BVU) has hired Former Prime Minister and former Peruvian Minister of Justice and Human Rights Juan Jiménez Mayor to head up its new Public Compliance practice, with the aim of advising clients on the prevention of corruption offences, complying with the law in its... view more [+]

Rebaza, Alcázar & De las Casas adds Roberto Polo as new partner

Peru

Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas has incorporated Roberto Polo as a new partner in the Tax and Private Clients area of the firm. Roberto has a degree from the PUCP Law School. He has completed a M... view more [+]

Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas has incorporated Roberto Polo as a new partner in the Tax and Private Clients area of the firm. Roberto has a degree from the PUCP Law School. He has completed a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) ... view more [+]

Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas has incorporated Roberto Polo as a new partner in the Tax and Private Clients area of the firm. Roberto has a degree from the PUCP Law School. He has completed a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Universidad del Pacífico and ESADE and i... view more [+]

Nassar Abogados represents the first Costa Rican company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange

Costa Rica

Nassar Abogados served as the legal counsel for Costa Rica and El Salvador for Logistic Properties of the Americas (LPA) in a groundbreaking deal for Central America, allowing the company to be listed... view more [+]

Nassar Abogados served as the legal counsel for Costa Rica and El Salvador for Logistic Properties of the Americas (LPA) in a groundbreaking deal for Central America, allowing the company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Nassar ... view more [+]

Nassar Abogados served as the legal counsel for Costa Rica and El Salvador for Logistic Properties of the Americas (LPA) in a groundbreaking deal for Central America, allowing the company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Nassar Abogados provided support to LPA in the due dilige... view more [+]

ARIAS Costa Rica welcomesCynthia Wo Ching as new IP Director

Costa Rica

ARIAS´s Costa Rican IP operations are now directed by Cynthia Wo-Ching, expert attorney with over 20 years of experience in the field. Cynthia Wo-Ching is a long-standing ally of ARIAS, having... view more [+]

ARIAS´s Costa Rican IP operations are now directed by Cynthia Wo-Ching, expert attorney with over 20 years of experience in the field. Cynthia Wo-Ching is a long-standing ally of ARIAS, having been part of their Costa Rica team since the begi... view more [+]

ARIAS´s Costa Rican IP operations are now directed by Cynthia Wo-Ching, expert attorney with over 20 years of experience in the field. Cynthia Wo-Ching is a long-standing ally of ARIAS, having been part of their Costa Rica team since the beginning of her career. Regional IP Partners Mor... view more [+]

Limitations and benefits of public trusts in state administration in the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

DMK Abogados - Comments to Law No. 28-23 on Public Trusts. There are several alternatives to manage works, projects or services of collective interest, one of them being the public trust, whose reg... view more [+]

DMK Abogados - Comments to Law No. 28-23 on Public Trusts. There are several alternatives to manage works, projects or services of collective interest, one of them being the public trust, whose regulation is already a reality. The logic behind the... view more [+]

DMK Abogados - Comments to Law No. 28-23 on Public Trusts. There are several alternatives to manage works, projects or services of collective interest, one of them being the public trust, whose regulation is already a reality. The logic behind the public trust is that the State, under a lawful pu... view more [+]

Infrastructure in Central America - Opportunities and Dispute Resolution

On 12 June, Latin Counsel hosted a well-attended breakfast event at Hotel Bless in Madrid focused on Infrastructure in Central America - Opportunities and Dispute Resolution. The event featured B... view more [+]

On 12 June, Latin Counsel hosted a well-attended breakfast event at Hotel Bless in Madrid focused on Infrastructure in Central America - Opportunities and Dispute Resolution. The event featured BLP Partners David Gutiérrez, Mauricio Salas and L... view more [+]

On 12 June, Latin Counsel hosted a well-attended breakfast event at Hotel Bless in Madrid focused on Infrastructure in Central America - Opportunities and Dispute Resolution. The event featured BLP Partners David Gutiérrez, Mauricio Salas and Luis Ortiz, as well as Noelia Marcos, Director of t... view more [+]

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