Mexico’s CNE Issues New General Administrative Provisions for Cogeneration Systems
Mexico, Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig | On April 16, 2026, the National Energy Commission (CNE) published the General Administrative Provisions for electricity generation under the Cogeneration modality (the "Provisions") in the Official Gazette of the Federation. These regulations, which entered into force on April 17...
Pérez-Llorca and IE University Analyze Generative AI Impact on Tech Assets
Spain, Perez-Llorca
The Pérez-Llorca/IE Chair held a session in Madrid titled "Decapitalization of tech companies due to the use of generative AI" to address the legal and economic challenges this technology poses for the protection and valuation of technological assets.
The meeting analyzed how generative AI, whil...
Cavelier Abogados Expands Intellectual Property Practice with Consuelo Benjumea in Medellín
Colombia, Cavelier Abogados
Cavelier Abogados, a Colombian law firm with over 70 years of experience in intellectual property (IP) and business law , has announced its integration with Consuelo Benjumea & Asociados, a firm based in Medellín specializing in IP, sanitary registry, competition, and consumer protection.
Throug...
Chile: A&O Shearman advises banks on Mundo’s inaugural bond issuance
A&O
A&O Shearman advised the initial purchasers in connection with the issuance by DB Terra Chile HoldCo SpA (Mundo) of USD 435 million in 7.950% senior sustainable notes due 2031.
Mundo intends to use the net proceeds to repay or repurchase certain existing debt, with the remainder allocated to gene...
Carey advises on multi-jurisdictional transaction involving Liderman
Chile, Chile
Carey advised on the acquisition of a controlling and majority stake in Azzaro Trading S.A., parent company of security services provider Liderman, by the lead investor of RBB, L.P. The transaction closed on April 21, 2026, and resulted in the complete exit of The Carlyle Group from its investment i...
Ex-Linklaters Counsel Ceyhun Pehlivan launches Cornerstone Counsel, an international boutique focused on technology, digital and commercial law
Ceyhun Necati Pehlivan, known to clients and colleagues as "Cey", has launched Cornerstone Counsel, a new boutique law firm based in Madrid focused on high-value advisory in technology, digital and commercial law, including data protection, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
A technology ...
Bofill Mir appoints four new directors to reinforce key practices
Chile, Bofill Mir
Bofill Mir Abogados has announced the internal promotion of four lawyers to the position of director, effective May 1, 2026. This move increases the firm’s total number of directors to seven, aiming to bolster key practice areas through organic growth and internal talent development.
The new app...
Alessandri celebrates World Intellectual Property Day
Chile, Alessandri | INTA
Alessandri | In observance of World Intellectual Property Day, Alessandri hosted the Pre-INTA Reception in Chile. The event, organized in collaboration with the International Trademark Association (INTA), focused on strengthening professional relationships and addressing key IP issues ahead of the 2...
Auxadi Expands Global Reach with Integration of Boutique Firm Gentile Law
Auxadi
Auxadi, a leading provider of accounting, tax, payroll, transfer pricing, and corporate legal services, has finalized the integration of Gentile Law. Founded by Lucía Goy, Gentile Law is a specialized boutique firm focused on international mobility and taxation for family offices and high-net-worth ...
InLaw Alliance Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Business Law Summit in Panama
Panama, InLaw
InLaw | In commemoration of its 20th anniversary, the Inlaw Alliance of Law Firms will host the legal forum "Business Law: A Juridical Perspective on Economic Activity" in Panama City, the birthplace of the alliance. The academic session, scheduled for May 14, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Panama, is ...
Costa Rica passes digital services and e-commerce law
Costa Rica, Arias Law
Arias | On April 16, 2026, the Costa Rican Legislative Assembly approved the Digital Services and E-Commerce Governance Law in its second debate. This legislation establishes the first comprehensive regulatory framework for digital activities in the country. The law will enter into force 12 months a...
MHR and ZBV Advise on Landmark US$1.6 Billion Asset Management Merger
Argentina, Zang, Bergel y Viñes
Zang, Bergel y Viñes has advised the BACS group on a transaction involving the integration of Investis Asset Management S.A.S.G.F.C.I. (rebranded as Vinci Compass Argentina) with BACS Asset Management, creating an expanded platform in the Argentine market.
The transaction integrates Investis Asse...
