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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...

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 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. On March 22, 2025, during a breakout session on Sustainable Finance, moderated by Maria Victoria Funes (Bomchil, Buenos Aires) and Rodrigo Rivera Santamarina (Galicia Abogados, Mexico City), an expert panel came together featuring Ricardo Binnie (Pinheiro Neto Advogados, São Paulo), Andrea Diaz Torrealba (Morales & Besa, Santiago), Alejandro A. Gordano (A&O Shearman, New York ...

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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...

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...

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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’

Latin Counsel has the privilege of interviewing Patricia Kaim, a partner at Von Wobeser y Sierra, who is a leading figure in the field of Industrial a...

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...

Major Changes to El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law

El Salvador

BLP - On January 30, 2024, Legislative Decree No. 199 was published in the Official Gazette, introducing amendments to the Bitcoin Law (the Reform). The primary goal of the Reform is to enhance Bitcoin’s implementation in response to the people’s needs. The most significant amendments ...

From Mexico to Buenos Aires: Doing Business in Latin America

Andrés Vanegas Luna

The Dynamic Potential of Latin America Latin America, a region home to over 650 million inhabitants, is often characterized by its economic volatility and political challenges. However, it is also a land of immense opportunities and untapped potential. From the bustling financial hubs of Mexico C...

Inspiring Women in Law: A Conversation with Sandra Monroy, In-House Legal Counsel at UBER Mexico

Mexico, In-House Counsel

«True strength lies not in what we can achieve alone, but in the connections we forge and the barriers we break together»

In an enlightening conversation with Sandra Monroy, Legal Director at Uber Mexico and a trailblazer in the telecommunications and technology sectors, ...

Hydrocarbon Sector Reforms

Mexico, Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig - On 4 February 2025, the head of the Federal Executive presented to the Senate an initiative with a draft decree amending various laws on hydrocarbons, including the following: • Hydrocarbons Sector Law. • Law on the State-Owned Company, Petróleos Mexicanos. • Mexi...

New privacy and personal data regulations: impact on businesses and users

Latin America-wide, Rafael Freitas Machado

Inlaw - Alliance of Law Firms - In recent years, Latin America has experienced significant progress in the implementation of regulations on privacy and personal data protection. These new regulations seek not only to adapt to the challenges posed by the digital era, where the flow of information i...

DLA Piper Argentina advises Industrial Acquisitions Fund in Milei Administration’s First Privatization

Argentina

DLA Piper Argentina advised Industrial Acquisitions Fund, LLC (IAF), a special purpose vehicle of a group of investors led by ARC Energy, in its acquisition of 100% of the Class C shares in IMPSA S.A. held by Argentina’s National Government and the Province of Mendoza. This transaction is the f...

The new Trump Era: An opportunity for Europe and Latin America

Costa Rica, David Gutiérrez Swanson, BLP Legal

Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency marks a new cycle in the global economy and politics. With more solid control over Congress and the Supreme Court, with a more loyal and committed team, and with the advantage of previous experience, Trump has made clear his objective of relaunching the U...

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