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BLP advises on Costa Rica’s first Blue Bond

Central America

BLP has advised IDB Invest, FinDev Canada and LAGreen (the Investors) on $50 million Costa Rica’s first blue bond, marking a historic transaction for the country’s capital markets sector. IDB I... view more [+]

BLP has advised IDB Invest, FinDev Canada and LAGreen (the Investors) on $50 million Costa Rica’s first blue bond, marking a historic transaction for the country’s capital markets sector. IDB Invest partnered with Banco Nacional de Costa Rica ... view more [+]

BLP has advised IDB Invest, FinDev Canada and LAGreen (the Investors) on $50 million Costa Rica’s first blue bond, marking a historic transaction for the country’s capital markets sector. IDB Invest partnered with Banco Nacional de Costa Rica (BNCR) to launch Costa Rica’s first blue bond, m... view more [+]

Fintech Law: CMF Approves Regulation Governing Open Finance System

Chile

Alessandri - On July 3, 2024, the Financial Market Commission (CMF, for its Spanish acronym) published General Applicability Rule No. 514 (NCG 514), which governs the Open Finance System (OFS) created... view more [+]

Alessandri - On July 3, 2024, the Financial Market Commission (CMF, for its Spanish acronym) published General Applicability Rule No. 514 (NCG 514), which governs the Open Finance System (OFS) created by Law 21.52, known as the Fintech Law. The regul... view more [+]

Alessandri - On July 3, 2024, the Financial Market Commission (CMF, for its Spanish acronym) published General Applicability Rule No. 514 (NCG 514), which governs the Open Finance System (OFS) created by Law 21.52, known as the Fintech Law. The regulation, which will come into effect 24 months from ... view more [+]

Garrigues integrates Mexican firm Sánchez Devanny

Mexico

With this transaction, Garrigues will become one of the largest law firms in Mexico and will strengthen its leading position in Latin America

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Garrigues and the Mexican law firm Sánchez Devanny, a full-service firm with almost 30 years of history, have reached an agreement for the integration of the latter before the end of the year. Garrigues will own 100% of the resulting entity, Garrigu... view more [+]

Garrigues and the Mexican law firm Sánchez Devanny, a full-service firm with almost 30 years of history, have reached an agreement for the integration of the latter before the end of the year. Garrigues will own 100% of the resulting entity, Garrigues Mexico. The integration of the two firms, wh... view more [+]

Optimism in Venezuela: opposition ready to overthrow Maduro

Venezuela

In the midst of economic instability and security challenges, Venezuela is witnessing a surge in political activity as the country gears up for a crucial election on July 28th. Incumbent President ... view more [+]

In the midst of economic instability and security challenges, Venezuela is witnessing a surge in political activity as the country gears up for a crucial election on July 28th. Incumbent President Nicolas Maduro, vying for a third term after more ... view more [+]

In the midst of economic instability and security challenges, Venezuela is witnessing a surge in political activity as the country gears up for a crucial election on July 28th. Incumbent President Nicolas Maduro, vying for a third term after more than a decade in office, faces a strong opposition... view more [+]

Inspiring Women in Law - Interview with Claudia Barrero

Colombia

Women need to be in leadership positions to close the gender gap

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Latin Counsel has spoken with lawyer Claudia Barrero, member of the DEI Committee of the PPU Colombia and an M&A, and Capital Markets partner at the elite Colombian firm for two decades. Claudia was the first lawyer to be made a partner in the Col... view more [+]

Latin Counsel has spoken with lawyer Claudia Barrero, member of the DEI Committee of the PPU Colombia and an M&A, and Capital Markets partner at the elite Colombian firm for two decades. Claudia was the first lawyer to be made a partner in the Colombian firm and a key player in the integration of... view more [+]

Remote working and Workers’ Rights: Common Regulations and key differences

Latin America-wide

Working from home is not a new phenomenon but, post pandemic, this modality of work has increased significantly in Latin American countries, as in the rest of the world. In a region characterised b... view more [+]

Working from home is not a new phenomenon but, post pandemic, this modality of work has increased significantly in Latin American countries, as in the rest of the world. In a region characterised by labour structures with low overall intensity in ... view more [+]

Working from home is not a new phenomenon but, post pandemic, this modality of work has increased significantly in Latin American countries, as in the rest of the world. In a region characterised by labour structures with low overall intensity in the use of technologies (ICTs) and high technology... view more [+]

Diaz Reus appoints Ishmael Green as Partner in Miami

Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) today announced that Ishmael Green has joined its Miami headquarters as Partner. Ishmael Green is a creative and results oriented attorney, with experience re... view more [+]

Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) today announced that Ishmael Green has joined its Miami headquarters as Partner. Ishmael Green is a creative and results oriented attorney, with experience representing U.S. and multinational corporations, in... view more [+]

Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) today announced that Ishmael Green has joined its Miami headquarters as Partner. Ishmael Green is a creative and results oriented attorney, with experience representing U.S. and multinational corporations, individuals and governmental entities. Mr. Green�... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca and González Calvillo complete their merger

Mexico, Spain

Pérez-Llorca and González Calvillo have completed the merger announced last April, following a favourable vote by the partners of both firms and the receipt of the relevant administrative approvals ... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca and González Calvillo have completed the merger announced last April, following a favourable vote by the partners of both firms and the receipt of the relevant administrative approvals required for this type of transaction. With t... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca and González Calvillo have completed the merger announced last April, following a favourable vote by the partners of both firms and the receipt of the relevant administrative approvals required for this type of transaction. With this merger, Pérez-Llorca will become one of the l... view more [+]

Best practices for compliance in personal data protection

Costa Rica

Arias Law - Vivian Gazel, lawyer in Costa Rica and expert in Data Privacy, shares this article on why due to the growing concern for privacy, protection of personal data has become a global priority.... view more [+]

Arias Law - Vivian Gazel, lawyer in Costa Rica and expert in Data Privacy, shares this article on why due to the growing concern for privacy, protection of personal data has become a global priority. Organizations must understand and comply with the... view more [+]

Arias Law - Vivian Gazel, lawyer in Costa Rica and expert in Data Privacy, shares this article on why due to the growing concern for privacy, protection of personal data has become a global priority. Organizations must understand and comply with the applicable local and international regulations. I... view more [+]

Panama promotes "My first job program"

Panama

Arias - Siaska Lorenzo and María Paula Orsini, lawyers in Panamá experts in Labor Law, share with us this article on the Executive Decree No. 27 of July 3, 2024 that encourages the hiring of young w... view more [+]

Arias - Siaska Lorenzo and María Paula Orsini, lawyers in Panamá experts in Labor Law, share with us this article on the Executive Decree No. 27 of July 3, 2024 that encourages the hiring of young workers without experience in exchange for benefits... view more [+]

Arias - Siaska Lorenzo and María Paula Orsini, lawyers in Panamá experts in Labor Law, share with us this article on the Executive Decree No. 27 of July 3, 2024 that encourages the hiring of young workers without experience in exchange for benefits to employers participating in the My First Employ... view more [+]

LATIN COUNSEL sponsors the inaugural course "Contractual Negotiation for the Structuring of Trusts"

30 and 31 July + 1 August 2024 – ZOOM (Spanish Language)

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LATIN COUNSEL is pleased to sponsor the launch of the international training and professional development course: Contract Negotiation for the Structuring of Trusts, organised by SIJUSA (Panama). The course will be held in remote format (through t... view more [+]

LATIN COUNSEL is pleased to sponsor the launch of the international training and professional development course: Contract Negotiation for the Structuring of Trusts, organised by SIJUSA (Panama). The course will be held in remote format (through the ZOOM platform), during 3 live sessions, of 2 ho... view more [+]

Chile: Six key Karin’s Law requirements for employers

Chile

DLA Piper - On August 1, 2024, Karin’s Law will take effect in Chile. This legislation makes changes to the Labor Code and other legal frameworks concerning sexual and workplace harassment and intro... view more [+]

DLA Piper - On August 1, 2024, Karin’s Law will take effect in Chile. This legislation makes changes to the Labor Code and other legal frameworks concerning sexual and workplace harassment and introduces the concept of workplace violence. The law p... view more [+]

DLA Piper - On August 1, 2024, Karin’s Law will take effect in Chile. This legislation makes changes to the Labor Code and other legal frameworks concerning sexual and workplace harassment and introduces the concept of workplace violence. The law places new requirements on employers, with a focus ... view more [+]

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