Sanctions against President Gustavo Petro: Compliance implications for organizations
Colombia, Diaz Reus
Diaz Reus - On October 24, 2025, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("OFAC") announced an unprecedented measure: the designation of Colombian President Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, along with several members of his inner circle, under Executive Order 14059...
BLP strengthens its team in Guatemala with the addition of Carolina Diab as Special Counsel
Guatemala, BLP Legal
BLP has announced the addition of Carolina Diab as Special Counsel at its Guatemala office, reinforcing its team and reaffirming the firm’s commitment to excellence, regional integration, and sustained growth.
Carolina Diab brings an outstanding track record across various areas of law, including...
IBA President Jaime Carey Welcomes 5,500 Delegates to Toronto, Outlines Legal Profession’s Global Responsibility
International Bar Association (IBA)
TORONTO, CANADA – The International Bar Association (IBA) 2025 Annual Conference opened in Toronto this week with a record turnout, as IBA President Jaime Carey delivered a comprehensive welcome address that outlined the legal profession’s crucial responsibility in a challenging global landscape. Th...
Tax Administration suspends penalties during the implementation of TRIBU-CR
Costa Rica, Ey Law
EY Law - Through Resolution No. MH-DGT-TEMPORAL-RES-0002-2025 of 22 October 2025, the Tax Administration announced a learning period for taxpayers to familiarise themselves with the use of the TRIBU-CR system. The purpose of this period is to allow taxpayers and users to adapt to the changes establi...
Pérez-Llorca Launches ’Scala’ to Propel Global Growth and Cement Ibero-American Leadership
Spain, Perez-Llorca
Pérez-Llorca gives new impetus to its global growth with the launch of Scala, an internal project designed to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by its internationalisation process and consolidate its position as one of the leading legal services firms in Latin America.
Since opening ...
Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas advises Grupo Energía Bogotá on $500 million senior bond issuance
Colombia, Rebaza, Alcazar & de las Casas
Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas advised Grupo Energía Bogotá on the successful international issuance of its 5.750% senior notes due 2035 for a maximum value of US$500 million, pursuant to Rule 144A / Regulation S. The notes were placed on October 22, 2025, and were purchased by BBVA, J.P. Morgan, an...
New Procedures and Priority Deadlines for Energy Permit Applications
Mexico, Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig - On 17 October 2025, the Secretariat of Energy (‘SENER’) published in the Official Gazette of the Federation ("DOF") the Call for Priority Attention to Applications for Electricity Generation and Interconnection Permits to the National Electricity System (‘Call’).
The most rele...
Best practices in internal investigations in Mexico
Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra
Von Wobeser y Sierra | Within the framework of the National Anti-Corruption System and the strengthening of the regulatory framework in key sectors such as finance, energy, and health, organizations operating in Mexico face an increasingly rigorous compliance environment. The regulatory evolution—dr...
Jaime Carey, IBA President, Previews the Key Themes of the Annual Conference in Toronto
International Bar Association
"The IBA promotes mentorship and global networks to break down the barriers facing young lawyers."
In the context of the upcoming International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference in Toronto, Latin Counsel spoke with Jaime Carey, President of th...
Pérez-Llorca analyses the latest regulatory and case law trends in its ‘Pérez-Llorca Labour Law Update’ session
Spain, Perez-Llorca
Pérez-Llorca has analyzed the Reforms, Algorithm Case Law, and Job Termination Security at its latest Labor Seminar. Partners of the practice Daniel Cifuentes and Isabel Moya attended the event, alongside with Of Counsel Yolanda Valdeolivas. Together, they provided a comprehensive view of the trends...
Oscar Mago: Leadership, Innovation, and 20 Years of Client Service at OMC Abogados & Consultores
Peru, OMC Abogados & Consultores
Latin Counsel has had the privilege of interviewing Oscar Mago, founding partner of OMC Abogados & Consultores, who celebrates two decades at the helm of a firm consistently praised for its "precise and diligent communication" and "high-quality advice" in intellectual property (WTR 1000). Over these...
2025 Labor Updates: Labor Code and Transitional Severance/Bonus Regime (Aguinaldo)
El Salvador, Arias
Arias - On October 15th, 2025, the Congress approved amendments to the Labor Code regarding the payment of year-end bonuses to workers. According to these amendments, the payment of the economic benefit to employees must be made between October 20th and December 20th of each year, with each employer...
