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Inspiring Women in Law: Sandra Touma’s Visionary Path at VIVANCO & VIVANCO

International, Vivanco & Vivanco

Latin Counsel is delighted to present this exclusive interview as part of our Inspiring Women in Law series. Today, we sit down with Sandra Touma, Legal Director at VIVANCO & VIVANCO, a firm that has stood as a pillar of the Latin American legal landscape since 1902. Sandra is much more than an ...

NHG advises MercadoLibre on US$750 million bond issue

Mexico, Nader, Hayaux & Goebel

Nader, Hayaux & Goebel (NHG) advised MercadoLibre, the leading e-commerce and fintech ecosystem in Latin America, on Mexican legal matters related to its USD 750 million issuance of 4.900% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2033, conducted under the company’s U.S. SEC-registered shelf program. This offering...

Energy Security and Arbitral Recovery: Foreign Investment Prospects in the New Venezuela

International, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer | The recent removal of President Maduro from Venezuela has triggered a flurry of political activity. However, the legal implications are also far-reaching, with important considerations for foreign investors. In the immediate term, we can expect former Vice Preside...

Inspiring Women in Law: A conversation with Marcela Bernal de Fontanals (Citibank)

El Salvador, In-House Counsel

"When it comes to working with firms, we prioritize trust and experience over legal rankings"

For our "Inspiring Women in Law" section, Latin Counsel is honored to speak with Marcela Bernal de Fontanals, General Counsel and Senior Vice Presiden...

Mayor Mamdani signals aggressive consumer protection enforcement

United States, DLA Piper

DLA Piper | New York City inaugurated its new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on January 1, 2026. As part of his new administration, Mayor Mamdani appointed former head of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, Samuel Levine, to serve as the Commissioner of New York City’s Depart...

BLP Bolsters Regional Leadership with Promotion of New Partners and Special Counsel

Nicaragua, BLP

BLP Legal | In line with its commitment to talent development, the continuous strengthening of its practice areas, and the promotion of female leadership within the firm, BLP announces the promotion of new Partners and Special Counsel in its Business Law and Labor & Employment practices, further con...

Rebaza advises Grupo Andino on sale of stake in Operadora Portuaria to Grupo Mobiliare

Peru, Rebaza, Alcazar & De las Casas

Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas advised Andino Capital Holding S.A. and Almacenes Financieros S.A., both members of Grupo Andino, in the sale of a 38% stake in the capital stock of Operadora Portuaria S.A. (OPORSA) to Mobiliare Real Estate Solutions Perú S.A.C. The agreed purchase price for the share...

Carey advises Live Nation on the landmark acquisition of majority control of Movistar Arena

Chile, Carey

Carey – In a move that redefines the entertainment landscape in the Southern Cone, Live Nation Entertainment has announced the formal closing of its strategic partnership with BeLive Entertainment Group. Through this agreement, the global firm becomes the majority stakeholder in Movistar Arena Santi...

El Salvador approves reforms to the Free Trade Zone Law

El Salvador, EY Law

The purpose of these reforms is to increase domestic and foreign investment and boost the country’s competitiveness and productivity, in line with the new dynamics of international trade.

EY Law | On 23 December 2025, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the Legislative Decree containing amendments to the Free Trade Zones, I...

Bomchil advises ICBC on Camuzzi Gas loans

Argentina, Bomchil

Bomchil advised Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Argentina) S.A.U. ("ICBC") on the granting of loans to Camuzzi Gas Pampeana S.A. ("CGP") and Camuzzi Gas del Sur S.A. ("CGS" and, together with CGP, the "Borrowers"), for the amounts of US$30,000,000 and US$10,000,000, respectively. The funds ...

Fernando Carreño: Leadership and Vision at the Opening of Von Wobeser’s New Polanco Offices

Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra

"This inauguration is a firm step toward the future, without losing sight of the principles that have defined us since 1986."

Latin Counsel has had the privilege of interviewing Fernando Carreño, a partner at Von Wobeser y Sierra, one of Mexico’s leading law firms. With a car...

How E-commerce and the Digital Economy Are Transforming International Freight Transport in Guatemala

Guatemala, Alegalis

Alegalis | E-commerce has gone from being a trend to a fundamental driver of the global economy, and Guatemala is no exception. More and more companies—from large exporters to SMEs—are integrating digital platforms to manage sales, logistics, and business relationships internationally. But what does...

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