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China Desk

Ganfeng boosts its lithium investment with USD 180 million and a new joint venture with Lithium Argentina

China’s Ganfeng Lithium completes a USD 180 million investment in Lithium Argentina and advances a mining joint venture in Salta, with international law firms involved

Oct 20

News

Nader, Hayaux & Goebel named Mexico Capital Markets Firm of the Year at the IFLR Americas Awards 2026

MexicoNader, Hayaux y Goebel, S.C.Oct 27

China Desk · Arbitration

Cuatrecasas discusses arbitration challenges between Asia and Latin America at Hong Kong Arbitration Week

CuatrecasasOct 23

News · Labour & Employment

Mexico and the Self-Managed Workday: Greater Autonomy, but More Rules as Well

Mexico · Costa RicaGreenberg Traurig, S.C. · AriasOct 28

Also on the front page

DLA Piper, Hughes Hubbard and other international firms advise on USD 1.125 billion financing for Gerdau

BrazilDLA PiperOct 26

Seven principles for a great law firm

United Arab EmiratesBLPOct 17

Interview: Eduardo Calderón and Luis Palacios outline BLP’s strategy in Venezuela

VenezuelaBLPSep 29

Pérez-Llorca strengthens its Intellectual Property and Technology practice with the appointment of Joana Mota Agostinho as partner

PortugalPérez-LlorcaOct 12

Marval strengthens its Mining, Arbitration, Employment and Finance practices with the appointment of four new partners

ArgentinaMarval O’Farrell MairalOct 27

DealsWho advised whom

Deal

Carey advises Baillie Lodges on Chilean tranche of approximately USD 200 million multicurrency refinancing

Carey · AshurstSep 29

Deal

Nader Hayaux Goebel advises EPM on TICSA sale to Odinsa

MexicoNader, Hayaux y Goebel, S.C. · GarriguesSep 27

Deal

Nader Hayaux & Goebel advises Fibra Hotel on MXN 10 billion programme

Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, S.C.Sep 25

Deal

Carey advises Smurfit Westrock on US$420 million acquisition of CMPC corrugated packaging business

ChileCareySep 24

AppointmentsPeople on the move

Pérez-Llorca strengthens New York and Madrid with two Colombian partners

Pérez-LlorcaSep 16

Rocío Olea Salgado named Co-Lead of WLW Mexico Corporate & M&A Commission

MexicoGreenberg Traurig, S.C.Sep 10

VIVANCO & VIVANCO names Diego Amen Senior Director & Chair in Miami

VIVANCO & VIVANCO · FerrereSep 2

Pérez-Llorca appoints five partners in Peru and Portugal

PeruPérez-Llorca · Miranda & Amado AbogadosSep 1

Jorge Trelles joins Hernández & Cía.

PeruHernández & Cía. Abogados · DLA PiperAug 22

Vinson & Elkins adds Enrique Dancausa to strengthen cross-border M&A capabilities

Vinson & Elkins LLPAug 5

By jurisdiction

Chile52 this year

Argentina35 this year

Marval strengthens its Mining, Arbitration, Employment and Finance practices with the appointment of four new partnersAppointment
VIVANCO & VIVANCO: A Measured Approach to AI-Powered Legal ServicesNews
Bomchil and Martínez de Hoz & Rueda advise on ARS 320 billion syndicated loan to EDESURDeal

Mexico29 this year

Mexico and the Self-Managed Workday: Greater Autonomy, but More Rules as WellNews
Nader, Hayaux & Goebel named Mexico Capital Markets Firm of the Year at the IFLR Americas Awards 2026News
Mexico redefines its foreign investment framework: new legal considerations for Chinese companiesChina Desk

Guatemala15 this year

ALEGALIS | What the new Anti-Money Laundering Law means for entrepreneursNews
ARIAS marks a milestone in Guatemala with first patent granted under APG programIntellectual Property
ALEGALIS examines the impact of Guatemala’s IUSI reformLegislation

Spain14 this year

Pérez-Llorca completes integration with Miranda & AmadoNews
Pérez-Llorca Launches Abu Dhabi Office, Strengthening Middle East StrategyNews
Pérez-Llorca and IE Examine the New European Sustainability Regulatory FrameworkNews

Peru11 this year

Interviews

Interview

Interview | Roberto Silva: "Today, Argentina is sending a clear signal of openness and integration to the world"

ArgentinaMarval O’Farrell MairalJul 7

Interview

New AML Law in Guatemala: key issues for notaries and legal professional

GuatemalaAlegalisJul 7

Interview

Interview: Jorge Garnier, EY Law Leader for Argentina, on the occasion of the firm’s 10th anniversary

ArgentinaEY Law · White & Case LLPMay 22

Rankings & reports

Pérez-Llorca Leads Chambers Latin America 2027 Band 1 Rankings

Pérez-LlorcaAug 20

Chambers Latin America 2027: Who Leads the Region

Baker McKenzie SC · Bruchou & Funes de RiojaAug 20

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China Desk

Job Opportunity | International renewable energy company seeks senior lawyer for expansion between Asia and Latin America

Oct 26

China Desk · Arbitration

Cuatrecasas discusses arbitration challenges between Asia and Latin America at Hong Kong Arbitration Week

CuatrecasasOct 23

China Desk

Vale seeks to raise up to USD 1.5 billion in China through a Panda Bond programme

Oct 21