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Bofill Mir advises on the Acquisition of WOM and its Subsidiaries by the Ad Hoc WOM Group

Chile, Bofill Mir Abogados

Bofill Mir Abogados advised a group of creditors known as the Ad Hoc WOM Group on the $1.6 billion acquisition of WOM and its subsidiaries. This acquisition and its financing were made possible thanks to the approval of the reorganization plan of WOM and its subsidiaries, who filed for judicial r...

Pérez-Llorca reinforces its commitment to innovation with the incorporation of Sara Molina Pérez-Tomé as a partner

Spain, Pérez-Llorca

Pérez-Llorca has announced the incorporation as partner of Sara Molina Pérez-Tomé, a professional with two decades of experience in the field of digital transformation in the legal sector. With this appointment, the Firm takes a further step in the development of its Legal Tech and Digital Transf...

Key dates in the Chilean Pension Reform

Chile, Felipe Cousiño | Francisca Donoso | Laura Tessler | Alessandri

Alessandri - On March 26, 2025, Law No. 21,735 was published in the Official Gazette, introducing the most important reform in decades to the Chilean pension system (the Law). It gradually but significantly increases mandatory contributions, part of which will be administered by a new state fund (F...

Arbitra Expands Global Reach with the Addition of Elina Mereminskaya

Arbitra International

Arbitra International has announced the appointment of Elina Mereminskaya to its panel of arbitrators. This addition reinforces Arbitra’s commitment to expanding its expertise across key jurisdictions and sectors, particularly in Latin America and Russia-related disputes, where demand is on the ri...

Argentine Government suspends the effects of the purchase of the Argentine business of Telefónica by Telecom Argentina

Argentina, Marcelo den Toom

Bomchil - The recent acquisition of Telefónica’s Argentine business by its main competitor, Telecom Argentina, refers to conflicting precedents between the local competition authority and these same parties. The closest precedent dates back to 2007, when Telefónica of Spain acquired an indirect ...

Trump’s suspension of the anti-bribery law: experts analyse the uncertain outlook for the fight against international corruption

InLaw Alliance

On April 10, InLaw Alliance and Latin American Quality Institute (LAQI) are organizing an interesting online debate to address the implications of the suspension of a law that, for almost 50 years, has guided the world in the fight against international corruption. Daniel Maximilian Da ...

Environmental compliance in Latin America: a bridge to Sustainability based on Legality and Business Ethics

Dominican Republic, Inlaw Alliance

In a context of climate crisis, loss of biodiversity and growing social pressure for responsible development, public institutions and companies in Latin America must assume a more proactive role. Environmental compliance is emerging as a key tool not only for complying with current regulations, but ...

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’

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...

Mexico Facing Regulatory and Justice Reorganization: New Opportunities

Mexico, Hugo Hernandez Garcia | Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig - In the last six months, Mexico has approved an important set of constitutional and legal reforms that modify the legal framework and the instances for the resolution of disputes. I. A New Federal Administrative Organization: from the Regulatory Model to Regulato...

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 | BLP

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

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 Securit...

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