‘In my work, dealing with emotions is fundamental’
Latin Counsel has had the pleasure of talking to lawyer Maricell Silvestre Rodríguez about her personal and professional motivations, as well as her ...
David Gutiérrez - Founding Partner, BLP - Member of the IBA´s Latin American Regional Forum Advisory Board
In the legal environment, where precision, decisiveness and control are highly valued virtues, the notion of vulnerability has historically been seen as a weakness.
However, Jacob Morgan’s recent book, Leading with Vulnerability: Unlock Your Greatest Superpower to Transform Yourself, Your Team,... view more [+]
Diaz Reus adds talent in Miami with Gábor Gazsó von Klingspor
United States, Diaz Reus
Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) has announced that Associate Attorney Gábor Gazsó von Klingspor has joined its Miami headquarters, in the litigation practice.
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Gábor Gazsó von Klingspor is a multilingual attorney fluent in English, Hungarian and Spanish, with conversational proficiency in French and German. He earned a B.A. in Political Science, cum laude, from the University of Florida, followed by a J.D., also cum laude, from Florida International University. During his studies, Gábor gained valuable experience interning at the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida under Judg... view more [+]
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Liability for network and human rights due diligence: What are the limits?
Fernanda Barroso, Regional Managing Director for LatAm, Kroll - IBA Negligence & Damages Committee
The global IBA Conference in Mexico held a panel exploring the responsibility of supply chains and value chains is an emerging trend in Europe, the US and other parts of the world. Human rights violations by agents in a certain supply or value chain are one of the most common issues when we look at ... view more [+]
UpWyse Legal Marketing Welcomes Andrea Avilés to the team
Central America
UpWyse Legal Marketing is proud to announce the addition of Andrea Avilés to its team as a Senior Marketing Consultant.
Andrea brings nearly 20 years of experience in marketing, strategic planning, communications, market intelligence, and business development, with expertise across multiple indu... view more [+]
Inspiring Women in Law - An Interview with Ana Saenz-Gammans
Costa Rica, Ana Sáenz, Senior manager, EY Law
"Work-life balance is essential for long-term success"
Latin Counsel has had the privilege of speaking with Ana Sáenz-Gammans, Senior Manager at EY Law Costa Rica, about her career path, the challenges an...
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BLP advises JCDecaux on the acquisition of a majority stake in IMC
Central America
BLP has advised JCDecaux on the acquisition of a majority stake in IMC BLP advised JCDecaux on acquiring a 70% majority stake in IMC, a leading out-of-home advertising company operating in Central America, Colombia, and Panama, through its majority-owned subsidiary, JCDecaux Top Media S.A.
As par... view more [+]
Engagement, Enablement and Encouragement
United States, Matthew Fleming, Stonehage Fleming
Matthew Fleming on helping families prepare their next generation
Matthew Fleming, Stonehage Fleming - Our next gen courses focus on that subtle point at which children start to become young adults. We run regular co...
TCA Tanoira Cassagne advises on a new issuance of Negotiable Obligations by Compañía TSB
Argentina, Alexia Rosenthal and Jaime Uranga
TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised Compañía TSB S.A. (TSB or the Company) as issuer and Banco CMF S.A., Banco Comafi S.A., Banco Supervielle S.A., Macro Securities S.A.U. and Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires as arrangers and underwriters (the Underwriters) in the issuance of the Series II Class I S... view more [+]
Pérez-Llorca incorporates Christian Kaye as partner to lead the Tax practice in Mexico.
Mexico, Pérez-Llorca
Perez-Llorca has strengthened its Mexican legal practice with the incorporation of Christian Kaye to its Mexico City office as partner in charge of the Tax area, together with a group of lawyers in this specialty.
The new partner at Pérez-Llorca has more than 25 years of experience advising mul... view more [+]
Alina Bendersky, new Member of the International Committee of The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNREL)
Chile
Bofill Mir - Alina Bendersky, partner of the Mining and Natural Resources team at Bofill Mir, has assumed the position of member of the International Committee of The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNREL) for the period 2024-2025.
Alina is also a member of Women in Mining Chil... view more [+]
Prevention of unnecesary Risks and Costs for Businesses
Guatemala
Arias - Andres Marroquin, lawyer in ARIAS Guatemala and expert in Commercia Law, shares the following article on the importance of lawyers as strategic allies in business legal compliance and risk prevention, helping business owners avoid unforeseen risks and costs.
Usua... view more [+]
Employers of record: a global review of Immigration, Employment and Tax issues
Latin Counsel - IBA Annual Conference, Mexico City 2024
In an increasingly interconnected world, multinational companies face the challenge of managing their labour operations in multiple jurisdictions. The recent panel discussion organised by the International Bar Association (IBA) addressed the complexities of the Employer of Record (EOR) model, an app... view more [+]
Financial Interventions and Escrows: Financial Security in Times of Uncertainty
Costa Rica, Valeria Aguiluz
One morning, just a few weeks ago, we woke up to an alarming headline: authorities had ordered the intervention of a financial institution, and thousands of client accounts had been frozen. Panic spread quickly. After all, one of the main reasons we don’t keep our money under the mattress is the s... view more [+]
The New Financial System Meets the Old Justice System
Guatemala, Juan Antonio Mazariegos Puertas
Why is Expedited Arbitration the Solution for Fintech?
Alegalis - Aurelio Gurrea Martínez and Nydia Remolina tell us that after the 2008 financial crisis, which caused market collapse and growing public ...
Embracing Change: «The legal market in Latin America is undergoing significant generational transitions»
Latin America-wide, Francisco Cerezo, DLA Piper
Interview with Francisco Cerezo, DLA Piper
In this insightful interview, Latin Counsel has had the privilege of speaking with Francisco Cerezo, Chair of the US-Latin America practice at DLA Pip...
OMC Abogados - In recent times, trademark registrations have increased in Peru, this is due to the simplicity of the procedure and its speed, being accessible to more and more people.
Before delving into the requirements and other peculiarities of trademark registration in Peru, it is important to ... view more [+]
Standing on the shoulders of Giants: managing the pressures on the next gen
It’s both a privilege and a challenge to be born into a family with a great legacy, according to Matthew Fleming, great, great grandson of Robert Fleming, the man who built the Fleming family business some 150 years ago. It’s a challenge, he believes, that can’t be met without implementing gov... view more [+]
Mining and Geopolitics: Complexities around the World
Latin Counsel - IBA Annual Conference, Mexico City 2024
The session Mining and Geopolitics: Complexities around the World was held by the Mining Committee of the International Bar Association during its annual conference in Mexico, and discussed the geopolitical risks that mining companies face and how the energy transition is transforming the geopolitic... view more [+]
Public Relations in the Legal Sector: Key Indicators for Measuring Performance
Natalia Villanueva – socia KermaPartners|UpWyse
Public relations is an essential tool for managing and maintaining the reputation of a law firm. These professionals constantly face significant challenges and pressure to meet and exceed their clients’ requirements, in addition to the obligation to present a clean and honorable image that inspire... view more [+]
Nando Parrado, survivor of the tragedy of the Andes, at the IBA Conference in Mexico
Latin Counsel - IBA Annual Conference, Mexico City 2024
«Fear saves you»
The start of the International Bar Association’s global conference in Mexico featured Uruguayan Fernando (Nando) Parrado, survivor of the plane cras...
Key amendments to the Economic Crimes Law for companies enter into force
Chile
On 1 September 2024, new rules came into force in Chile that make legal persons criminally liable for economic crimes. This broadens the obligations of companies to prevent and respond to unlawful activities.
Alessandri - On 1 September 2024, important amendments to Law No. 20.393 on Corporate Criminal Liability in Chile, introduced by Law No. 21.595 on Eco...
Colombia, Sebastián Salazar Castillo, Inlaw Alliance of Law Firms
The right of withdrawal as a protection mechanism in e-commerce
Consumer protection rules are a challenge, as well as a necessity, in today’s market. This need increases when we are faced with electronic commerce...
Stonehage Fleming presents its fifth Thought Leadership Report since 2013
Latin America-wide
Each report has generated valuable insights and practical wisdom from families, wealth creators, and their trusted advisers, highlighting the challenges of sustaining wealth across generations.
Previous research has taught us that our clients like to have insight into what their peers are thinkin... view more [+]
The Power of Cultural Diversity: A Conversation with Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Rigoberta Menchú Túm
Latin Counsel - IBA Annual Conference, Mexico City 2024
Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú Túm gave a speech during the IBA Annual Conference entitled ‘The Power of Cultural Diversity’, in which she spoke not only of her journey from oppression to becoming a Nobel Laureate, but also of the ongoing struggles faced by indigenous and peasant c... view more [+]
Offices or Networks? Making networking work
Latin Counsel - IBA Annual Conference, Mexico City 2024
In the legal world, alliances and law firm networks have gained relevance as client demands become more global and specialized. During the recent International Bar Association Global Conference in Mexico, leading figures from international law firms discussed the advantages and challenges of allianc... view more [+]
The Law firm of the present: Experience from Latin America and around the World
Latin Counsel - IBA Annual Conference, Mexico City 2024
IBA Latin American Regional Forum (LARF)
The Latin American Forum of the International Bar Association (LARF) held an interesting discussion on the evolution of law firms in Latin America and...
Arias advises Holcim on the acquisition of 100% of Cemex’s operations in Guatemala
Guatemala
ARIAS is acting as legal advisor to Holcim in the acquisition of 100% of Cemex’s operations in Guatemala, from the due diligence phase through the completion of the transaction. This acquisition not only strengthens Holcim’s presence in the country and in the Central American region, but also a... view more [+]
Greenberg Traurig launches São Paulo Office
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has opened an office in São Paulo, furthering its presence in Latin America – a region it has served since its founding in Miami more than 50 years ago.
The São Paulo office – the 48th location for the firm – will continue providing U.S. law advice t... view more [+]
Lefosse welcomes new partner Ricardo Nunes and strengthens the areas of Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution
Brazil
With a focus on intellectual property, especially litigation related to patents and new technologies, the new partner has almost two decades of experience coordinating legal disputes involving different sectors, such as chemicals, pharma/biotech, telecommunications, electronics, software and oil & gas.
Lefosse, one of Brazil’s leading full-service law firms, announces the expansion of its Intellectual Property and Disput...
