Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Ginny Castillo: How to understand the importance of Compliance for companies
Guatemala, Marina Vanni
Latin Counsel spoke with Ginny Castillo, Senior Legal Manager at EY Law in Guatemala and a lawyer specializing in Compliance, about the steps to implement a successful compliance program within a company, her outstanding projects in the corporate sphere, and the strategies she uses to keep herself updated and informed in her field. In addition, the member of AmCham’s Compliance Committee recommended that women professionals should make their way into innovative and emerging branches of law.
Latin Counsel: What has been your experience in advising local and international companies on labor and compliance matters, and what do you consider t...
Martínez Beltrán ends alliance with DLA Piper
Colombia
Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa - Colombian law firm Martínez Beltrán has announced the end of its cooperation agreement with DLA Piper and will no longer use its name as of 30 April.
The news comes shortly after the arrival of Darío Laguado from elite Colombian firm Briga...
Tax Incentives for Industrial Property in Chile
Chile, Santiago Ortuzar
Alessandri - The tax discussion in Chile has been a recurring topic, however, a key perspective has been neglected: a greater promotion of innovation and creation of intellectual property. Industrial property, which includes patents, trademarks and industrial designs, is an essential pillar for sust...
Fernando Carvalho joins Lefosse from TozziniFreire as M&A Partner
Brazil
Lefosse – Brazilian elite firm Lefosse has just announced the expansion of its Corporate and M&A practice with the arrival of Fernando Carvalho as new partner, who joins from TozziniFreire, along with three other lawyers.
The arrival of Fernando expands Lefosse’s transactional team even further, ...
Critical minerals needed for the energy transition and essential crops are at high risk due to the climate crisis, according to new PwC report
Marina Vanni
More than 70% of critical minerals needed for promoting decarbonization are under threat from climate disruption. This revelation comes from the latest report by consultancy firm PwC, titled "Climate Risks to Nine Key Commodities: Protecting People and Prosperity" released on April 30, 2024.
Affe...
The Importance of Trademark Registration at INDECOPI: Protecting Business Identity in the Peruvian Market
Peru
OMC Abogados & Consultores - In the competitive business world, where identity and recognition of the product or service are fundamental, the protection of intellectual property becomes an essential pillar. In Peru, the National Institute for the Defence of Competition and Protection of Intellectual...
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advises on the issuance of the "Waynimóvil V" Financial Trust
Argentina
After advising on the fourth series, Marval O’Farrell Mairal acted again as legal advisor on the issuance of the fifth series of the "Waynimóvil" financial trust for an amount of ARS 476,730,930, under the "Waynimóvil" Program, which securitizes 100% digital loans.
he transaction took place on A...
A&O Shearman successfully completes merger
A&O Shearman - On May 1, 2024, the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling created the first fully integrated, elite global law firm with 7,000 people and nearly 4,000 lawyers, including 800 partners, working in 47 offices in 29 countries, with combined revenues of approximately $3.5 billion...
III Congreso de derecho Societario - 21, 22 and 23 May - El Instituto
El Instituto is proud to present its III Congreso de Derecho Societario.
More than 1,500 participants, more than 60 speakers, more than 10 countries in its previous editions!
The Company: everything related to corporate matters
Conflicts between Shareholders
Corporate Practice.
Inve...
Mexico: Decree increases Customs Duties
Mexico
Galicia Abogados - On 22 April, the "Decree modifying the tariff of the Law of General Import and Export Taxes" (hereinafter the "Decree") was published in the evening edition of the Official Gazette of the Federation, by means of which the general import tax is increased to rates between 5% and 50%...
Ibero-American news: Sánchez announces he will not resign in Spain, Deputies approve reform bill in Argentina, Uruguay’s former President Mujica has cancer
Argentina, Spain, Uruguay, Marina Vanni
Pedro Sánchez does not resign from office
After days of speculation, Pedro Sanchez confirmed this Monday, April 29, that he will remain at the head of the Spanish government.
In his speech, the leader of the Socialist Party (PSOE) promised to "work tirelessly, firmly and serenely for the pendi...
Pérez-Llorca, "Law Firm of the Year in Spain" at the Chambers Europe Awards 2024
Spain
The award recognizes the Iberian firm as the best law firm in Spain. Pérez-Llorca wins this award for the third time after achieving it in the 2017 and 2006 editions.
Pérez-Llorca received last night in Paris the award of ’Firm of the Year in Spain’ granted by the British directory Chambers & Partners at the prestig...
