For many years, many of the qualities that most women share have been viewed as a weakness or flaw. Our empathy, our sense of collaboration, our attention to detail, and even our capacity to multi-task, have been written off as a lack of assertiveness, indecisiveness, or distractions from the real w...
Inspiring Women in Law: A conversation with Ana López Pariente, Head of BD at Galicia Abogados
Mexico, Ana López Pariente, Galicia Abogados
«At Galicia, diversity is not just a mere goal; it is a strategic advantage that fosters innovation, creativity and success within the legal sector»
Alessandri Abogados Announces Promotions Within Its Team
Chile
Alessandri Abogados announces the promotion of three outstanding lawyers within its team. Luis Fuentes has been appointed Director of the Litigation and Arbitration Practice Area, while Laura Hernández Bethermyt and Hernán Torres have been promoted to Senior Associates.
Alessandri - In an environment marked by rapid technological advances that are reshaping the legal landscape, the role of the new director and the new...
A&O Shearman Advises on BBVA Perú’s Landmark $100 Million Gender Social Bond Issuance
Peru, A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman has played a pivotal role in advising BBVA Perú on its ground-breaking issuance of a $100 million social gender bond, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Peru.
The team, led by partner Alejandro A. Gordano, alongside associate Gonzalo Robles and visiting attorney Regina Odar, provided critical guidance throughout this innovative transaction, underscoring their commitment to supporting impactful initiatives that foster positive social change.
This collaboration with IDB Invest marks BBVA Perú’s first international private gender social bond and features perfor...
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Who does the client belong to? The eternal dilemma in law firms
Lidia Zommer, Mirada 360
Let’s see, bigwigs of the legal world, let’s talk about a subject that in any law firm generates more tension than an unfair inheritance: who does the client belong to?
Is it the partner who brought him in with their irresistible charisma? Is it the one who pampers him with brainy reports, sl...
Gianluca Bacchiocchi returns to Clifford Chance from Latham & Watkins
Latin America-wide, Clifford Chance
Global law firm Clifford Chance has re-hired Latin America specialist Gianluca Bacchiocchi as a partner in its Global Financial Markets team as the firm expands its energy and infrastructure financing offering in the US and Latin America. Bacchiocchi returns to Clifford Chance following four years a...
Pérez-Llorca increases its turnover by 33% in 2024, exceeding €165 million
Spain
Pérez-Llorca achieved overall pro forma revenue of more than €165 million in 2024, an increase of 33% compared to the previous year, when its turnover stood at €124 million. This pro forma revenue includes sales for the full year 2024 in Spain, as well as in Portugal and Mexico, new markets for...
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Major Changes to El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law
El Salvador
BLP - On January 30, 2024, Legislative Decree No. 199 was published in the Official Gazette, introducing amendments to the Bitcoin Law (the Reform).
The primary goal of the Reform is to enhance Bitcoin’s implementation in response to the people’s needs.
The most significant amendments ...
Inspiring Women in Law: A Conversation with Sandra Monroy, In-House Legal Counsel at UBER Mexico
Mexico, In-House Counsel
«True strength lies not in what we can achieve alone, but in the connections we forge and the barriers we break together»
In an enlightening conversation with Sandra Monroy, Legal Director at Uber Mexico and a trailblazer in the telecommunications and technology sectors, ...
Hydrocarbon Sector Reforms
Mexico, Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig - On 4 February 2025, the head of the Federal Executive presented to the Senate an initiative with a draft decree amending various laws on hydrocarbons, including the following:
• Hydrocarbons Sector Law.
• Law on the State-Owned Company, Petróleos Mexicanos.
• Mexi...
New privacy and personal data regulations: impact on businesses and users
Latin America-wide, Rafael Freitas Machado
Inlaw - Alliance of Law Firms - In recent years, Latin America has experienced significant progress in the implementation of regulations on privacy and personal data protection. These new regulations seek not only to adapt to the challenges posed by the digital era, where the flow of information i...
DLA Piper Argentina advises Industrial Acquisitions Fund in Milei Administration’s First Privatization
Argentina
DLA Piper Argentina advised Industrial Acquisitions Fund, LLC (IAF), a special purpose vehicle of a group of investors led by ARC Energy, in its acquisition of 100% of the Class C shares in IMPSA S.A. held by Argentina’s National Government and the Province of Mendoza.
This transaction is the f...
The new Trump Era: An opportunity for Europe and Latin America
Costa Rica, David Gutiérrez Swanson, BLP Legal
Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency marks a new cycle in the global economy and politics. With more solid control over Congress and the Supreme Court, with a more loyal and committed team, and with the advantage of previous experience, Trump has made clear his objective of relaunching the U...
Marval advises on the incorporation of the Elebar IX financial trust
Argentina, Marval O’Farrell Mairal
Marval O’Farrell Mairal participated as legal counsel in the issuance of trust securities corresponding to the Elebar IX financial trust under the ’Elebar’ Program, for a total amount of V/N ARS 2,624,235,000.
The issuance was made on February 13, 2025. It included class A trust debt securi...
Auxadi accelerates growth by acquiring Afiens Legal for global expansion
Latin America-wide, Auxadi
The global accounting, tax and payroll services firm Auxadi, has completed the acquisition of Afiens Legal, Alternative Legal Service Provider, integrating its CEO and founder, Lorena Salamanca, Santiago Torrejón, and the entire Afiens team, into its structure.
Lorena Salamanca will lead the Leg...
M&A OUTLOOK 2025
Latin America-wide, Paola Lozano
The editor of Latin Counsel, Rodolfo G. Papa, is pleased to present this report, ‘M&A Outlook 2025’, which includes the answers to five ‘macro’ questions (listed below), which have been answered by twelve corporate lawyers who can undoubtedly be described as ‘leaders’ in the negotiation ...
Pérez-Llorca strengthens its New York office with the addition of Mexican partner José Ignacio Rivero
International, Pérez-Llorca
Pérez-Llorca will expand the team at its New York office in the coming months with the transfer to this city of José Ignacio Rivero, until now a partner at the firm’s Mexico City office.
This move marks a milestone in US legal practice as Pérez-Llorca becomes the first firm to practise Mexic...
Imposition of Tariffs by the United States of America and Temporary Suspension
Mexico, Galicia Abogados
Galicia Abogados - On 1 February, the President of the United States of America (‘USA’) signed an executive order imposing the anticipated tariff measure on products that Mexico exports to the USA.
Context and measures adopted by the USA
Through this measure, the USA ordered the imposition...
How to build a Career Plan within a Professional Association for Lawyers
Latin America-wide, Natalia Villanueva, Upwyse
The legal world has its own set of norms and procedures, ranging from how to serve and add value to clients, to how to promote oneself and build a strong reputation based on credibility and differentiators. What connects this industry with others is how valuable connections are made.
One of the m...
Chilean IAPP members celebrate International Data Protection Day at Alessandri
Chile, Alessandri
Alessandri Abogados recently organised a Happy Hour in collaboration with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) to commemorate International Data Protection Day.
The event took place at Alessandri’s offices in Santiago de Chile, where associates Jaime Urzúa and María I...
Inspiring Women in Law: a conversation with Maria Fernanda Canepa about the Rise of Medicinal Cannabis Law in Peru
Peru, OMC Abogados & Consultores
«The law can serve as a vehicle to ensure safe and regulated access to treatments that improve the lives of thousands of patients»
Latin Counsel has had the pleasure of interviewing Maria Fernanda Canepa, an IP Specialist at OMC Abogados & Consultores in Peru, to discuss the estab...
Stonehage Fleming Appoints Stuart Parkinson as CEO
International, Stonehage Fleming
Stonehage Fleming has announced the appointment of Stuart Parkinson as its new Group CEO, effective January 20th.
With over 30 years of international experience in banking and financial services, Parkinson brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role.
Previously, Parkinson led Lombard Internat...
Arias advises FMO on financing of up to 23 million dollars for Volcafe
Costa Rica, Honduras
Arias has announced its role as local counsel in Costa Rica and Honduras to FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, in financing Volcafe, a leading global green coffee merchant, for up to 23 million US dollars. The financing will support the working capital needed to source and commerce cof...
BLP is honored as Law Firm of the Year – Central America by LatinFinance
Central America, BLP Legal
BLP is pleased to announce that it has received the prestigious Law Firm of the Year – Central America at the LatinFinance Deals of the Year Awards 2024. This recognition reaffirms its excellence in legal advisory services within the financial and capital markets in Latin America and the Caribbean...
The Legal Community mourns the Passing of Michael Reynolds, Former IBA President
International, International Bar Association
The International Bar Association (IBA) has announced its profound sadness at the passing of Michael Reynolds, former President International Bar Association (2013–2014), who died on 26 January 2025.
A member of the IBA for four decades, Michael was known for his compassion and commitment to so...
Marval launches Antitrust News 2024, a document that analyses the main Competition Law Cases of the Year
Argentina, Marval O’Farrell Mairal
Marval O’Farrell Mairal - The new Antitrust News 2024 is available for download, an indispensable document for professionals and key players in the field of competition in Argentina and the region.
This six-monthly report analyses the most relevant cases and regulatory decisions that marked t...
The new Digital Revolution and Intellectual Property
The last five years have been incredible for technological progress in areas that previously seemed like something out of science fiction, where, for example, the average computer user was thought to be completely incapable of communicating with a computer and having a conversation, let alone passin...
Diego Cabezuela, re-elected president of InLaw Alliance of Law Firms
Latin America-wide, InLaw Alliance of Law Firms
Diego Cabezuela, Senior Partner of Círculo Legal, has been re-elected as chairman of the board of the international network of law firms, InLaw Alliance of Law Firms, by the organisation’s General Assembly.
The Spanish lawyer initially took up the post in December 2022, succeeding Ángeles Sol...
Two new special Public Offering regimes for Corporate notes in Argentina
Argentina, DLA Piper, Alejandro Noblía and Federico Vieyra
To expand access to capital markets and promote economic development in Argentina, the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV), by means of General Resolution No. 1047/2025, introduced two automatic public offering regimes for low and medium impact issuances. These regimes do not require ...
Inspiring Women in Law: Interview with Gloriana Picado
International, Kraft Heinz
‘My experience in law firms taught me the importance of client service, something I apply every day in my role as an In-House lawyer’
Latin Counsel has had the pleasure of interviewing Gloriana Picado, an inspiring figure in the competitive and challenging world of law.
She curren...
A&O Shearman advises on CODELCO’s USD 1.5 billion bond offering
Chile, United States, A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman advised the initial purchasers in connection with an offering of USD750 million 6.330% Notes due 2035 and USD750m 6.780% Notes due 2055 by Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile, or CODELCO.
CODELCO is the world’s largest copper producer and one of the largest companies in Chile ...
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