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 accele...
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 to clients se...
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 Dispute Resolution teams with the ar...
The Role of a Family Office in a Changing World
Mark McMullen, CEO - Family Office
The Role of a Family Office in a Changing World (Part I)
The video "The Role of a Family Office in a Changing World (Part I)" explores how Stonehage Fleming has adapted to global changes, including technology and succession challenges, to strengthen client relationships and expand their geographi...
Proposed Constitutional Reforms: the Judiciary overhaul and the elimination of the Independent Agencies
Mexico
Galicia Abogados - In its previous communication on the 19 initiatives of reforms to the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States that the Federal Executive presented to the Congress of the Union on February 5, 2024, including a proposal to reform the Judicial Branch and the disappearance...
Inspiring Women in Law: Macarena Gatica examines Chile’s new Data Protection law and offers keys to its implementation in companies
Chile
Alessandri - After more than seven years of legislative processing, the draft law on personal data in Chile has been passed into law.
It is now up to the Constitutional Court to examine its constitutionality.
Latin Counsel spoke to Macarena Gatica, partner at Alessandri Abogados and leader of ...
Innovation in Latin America: why does the same formula not give the same results?
Mexico
EY Law - Innovation is a word that frequently comes up when we refer to changes and evolution. In Latin America, in particular, the term innovation is often linked to the adoption of new technologies and the process of digital transformation. From the simplest, such as communication between collabor...
IMSS: Integration of the base salary for contribution purposes due to the payment of Food and Housing
Mexico
On July 11, 2024, a Resolution issued by the Technical Council of the Mexican Social Security Institute ("IMSS") was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, which establishes the criteria to guide employers regarding the correct integration of the base salary for contribution purposes ("SBC") in relation to the concepts of food and housing.
Von Wobeser y Sierra - The the Resolution ACDO.AS2.HCT.250624/204.P.DIR mentions that, in order to exclude food or housing benefits from the SBC, the ...
Dominican Republic Enacts Law to Transform the Country into a Regional Logistics Hub
Dominican Republic, Heiddy Moronta
Ulises Cabrera - On July 30, Law No. 30-24 on Logistics Centers, Logistics Center Operating Companies, and Logistics Operating Companies was enacted to establish a legal framework for the development and promotion of the Dominican Republic as a Logistics Hub. The law also regulates activities conduc...
DLA Piper announces new co-managing partners in Mexico
Mexico
DLA Piper is excited to announce the appointment of Mauricio Valdespino and Edgar Romo as co-managing partners of the Mexico City office.
Both partners also lead regional practice groups, with Valdespino focusing on the Corporate M&A group and Romo on the Finance group. Valdespino specializes in ...
Arias, Shortlisted in two categories for the Global IP Awards 2024
Costa Rica
Arias - The list of nominees for The Global IP Awards 2024 has been announced and we are pleased to announce that ARIAS, for the first time, has been shortlisted in two important categories:
Trademark Firm of the Year in Costa Rica
Trademark Firm of the Year in El Salvador
The list of nom...
Litigation Attorneys José Antonio Vázquez Cobo and Gustavo Galindo Join Holland & Knight in Mexico City
Mexico
Holland & Knight - Holland & Knight is pleased to welcome José Antonio Vázquez Cobo as a partner and Gustavo Galindo as an associate in the firm’s Mexico City office. Before joining Holland & Knight, both were attorneys at Jones Day.
With a career spanning more than two decades, Mr. Vázquez Cobo ...
