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...
Ibero-American news: Pedro Sánchez publishes letter and could resign, university protest in Argentina, IMF reaches credit deal with Ecuador
Argentina, Ecuador, Spain, Marina Vanni
Pedro Sánchez publishes a letter to the public and considers resignation
The Spanish Prime Minister made his position known after an investigation was opened against his wife, Begoña Gómez, for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
The secretary general of the PSOE (Socialist) party rejec...
Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Ana Clement: How to help companies retain talent and restructure successfully
Panama, Marina Vanni
Latin Counsel spoke with Ana Clement, Senior Manager and Practice Leader of EY Law in Panama, about her most relevant projects in corporate law, the potential of labor mobility in Panama and the region, and advice for women who want to grow in the legal sector.
Latin Counsel: How have you applied your experience in corporate law to lead the Panama practice at EY Law?
Ana Clement: Before joining EY Law Pana...
Chile: the Financial Market Commission (CMF) published in consultation the regulations governing the Open Finance System of the so-called Fintec Law
Chile, Andrea Alarcón F., Andrés de Iruarrizaga B.
Bofill Mir - On April 15, 2024, the Financial Market Commission (CMF) published for consultation the regulations governing the Open Finance System of the so-called Fintec Law (Law No. 21,521). The proposed regulation is available for comments until May 15, 2024.
CMF puts in public consultation th...
Pérez-Llorca and Carlos III University of Madrid present the European Center for Digital Regulation
Spain
The opening ceremony of the Center was attended by Mayte Ledo Turiel, Secretary of State for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence. Pérez-Llorca and Carlos III University of Madrid have organized the first session of its European Chair for Digital Regulation. The Center relies on the collaboration with Vinces, whose innovative vision on the relationship between the public and private sector to address regulation will bring a differential value to the project.
Pérez-Llorca and the University Carlos III of Madrid, in collaboration with Vinces, a strategic consulting firm specialized in public affairs, present...
PPU advises BBV, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Banco Santander and Clifford Capital on $304 million financing for the expansion of the Port of Aguadulce
Colombia
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (Colombia) advised the lenders Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia S.A., The Bank of Nova Scotia, ING Capital LLC, Banco Santander, S.A. and Clifford Capital PTE. LTD. in a USD 304,000,000 loan to Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce S.A., a port compa...
Costa Rica strengthens its compliance and anti-corruption regulation
Costa Rica, Janelle Christie
BLP Legal - As part of Costa Rica’s process of adherence to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD"), various laws have been enacted in order to strengthen the regulatory framework on compliance and anti-corruption. Part of these efforts are reflected in the recent enactme...
Pérez-Llorca appoints Marta Núñez as Tax Partner
Spain
Pérez-Llorca has announced the appointment of Marta Núñez as a new tax partner in its Madrid office.
Núñez, who developed her career in the tax department of Delotte Legal in Spain, is an expert in VAT, as well as energy and environmental taxation.
She joins Pérez-Llorca’s tax team, which curr...
Arias acts as local counsel in the financing and refinancing of the merger of Ransa with Transportes Centroamericanos del Futuro (TCF)
Latin America-wide
ARIAS has acted as local counsel in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama to lenders Banco Santander and Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) in the financing and refinancing that arose from the merger of Ransa with Transportes Centroamericanos del Futuro ...
Grupo Evans adds Carolina Seeger, from the Chilean Ministry of Energy, to its regulatory practice
Chile
Grupo Evans has announced that Carolina Seeger has joined the firm as an associate.
She joins the firm from the Regulatory Coordination Unit of the Legal Department of the Chilean Ministry of Energy and will focus her practice on advising companies on energy, natural resources, environmental and ...
Ximena Zuluaga is the new President and Country Managing Partner of EY Colombia
Colombia
EY Law - Ximena Zuluaga has been appointed new President and Country Managing Partner of EY Colombia (formerly Ernst & Young) by its Board of Partners. Effective July 1, 2024, she will assume her new position, succeeding Edgar Sanchez, who led the firm for eight years.
Ximena joined EY Colombia i...
