Diaz Reus International Law Firm, headquartered in Miami, announced that it has opened an office in Paramaribo, Suriname, in partnership with Meijer & DavidKock, which is led by lawyers Kaushilya Budhulall and David Kock. The new Paramaribo office adds to the other ones in the Caribbean: Aruba; Cura...
"We go where our clients need us": the importance of being close to clients in the evolution of legal services
Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra
Von Wobeser y Sierra - In today’s dynamic legal landscape, technical excellence is the foundation, but true leadership is measured by strategic vision and the ability to anticipate change. Faced with constantly evolving markets, our clients demand that their legal advisors seamlessly integrate with ...
Pérez-Llorca strengthens its Lisbon office with the addition of Cristina Vergueiro as Senior International Counsel
in the areas of Corporate, Private Equity and Infrastructure
Portugal, Perez-Llorca
Pérez-Llorca has announced the appointment of Cristina Vergueiro as Senior International Counsel in the Corporate team at its Lisbon office. Vergueiro joins from one of Latin America’s largest and most renowned private equity and infrastructure managers, where she served as managing director and gen...
Guatemala: Congress Approves Decree to Expedite Tax Refunds
Guatemala, EY Law
EY Law - The plenary session of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala approved Decree 17-2025, Law for the Facilitation of Compliance in Tax Refunds, which introduces amendments to the Tax Code and the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law.
On 18 November 2025, the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala approved Decree 17-2025 to speed up tax refunds. Among the most relevant provisions are the following:
The main objective of the Decree is to streamline, simplify, and standardise the procedures for refunding tax credits and other taxes to taxpayers, addressing the historical backlog of thousands of files, a problem that has generated constant c...
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Marval advises YPF SA on acquisition of 50% of Refinor
Argentina, Marval O’Farrell Mairal
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised YPF SA on the purchase of a 50% stake in Refinería del Norte SA (Refinor), a company that operates across the entire value chain of fuel and gas transport and marketing in northern Argentina.
The shares were acquired from Hidrocarburos del Norte, a company belonging...
Bofill Mir Consolidates Success in Chile with Five Legal 500 Awards
Chile
Bofill Mir Abogados has been one of the major protagonists at the recent Legal 500 Chile Awards, garnering a total of five significant accolades that recognize both its transactional excellence and its team leadership and internal management.
The recognitions obtained by the firm include:
Two...
Von Wobeser y Sierra completes transition to new offices: a strategic investment in the firm’s future
Mexico, Von Wobeser
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has completed its transition to its new offices in Mexico City.
Strategically located in the vibrant Campos Elíseos area of Polanco, and just a few steps from the iconic Paseo de la Reforma Avenue, the new facilities are located in the most dynamic business centre in Me...
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Von Wobeser Unveils New Polanco Offices, Driving Change Management with Internal Brand "The Move"
Mexico, Von Wobeser y SIerra
Von Wobeser y Sierra - In the professional services sector, change management has established itself as an indispensable discipline.
Change management is the structured process of preparing, accompanying and supporting individuals and teams in adopting new ways of working. It seeks to minimise r...
Marval advises CMA on its Latin Securities acquisition
Argentina, Marval O’Farrell Mairal
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised Grupo CMA in connection with the transaction by which Latin Securities acquired 100% of the shares of several companies related to the group, including Capital Markets Argentina, Asset Managers SA Agente de Valores (Uruguay), and Epic Capital Securities Corp. (United ...
David Gutiérrez (BLP): Building Bridges of Opportunity between Central America and the United Arab Emirates
"Abu Dhabi is an extraordinary, modern, safe, and ambitious place."
Latin Counsel had the pleasure of interviewing David Gutiérrez, founding partner of BLP, following his recent significant move with his family from Ma...
Mitigating Legal Risk: Experts Analyze Professional Liability and the Key Role of Technology
International, IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Professional liability, its practical aspects, how to mitigate it with the use of tech, insurance coverage, and the training of lawyers.
Toronto, Canada - A distinguished session of the International Bar Association (IBA) brought together international experts to address the challenges ...
Pérez-Llorca Accelerates in the Americas: Pedro Pérez-Llorca to Relocate to Mexico City to Lead Global Project ’Scala’
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 ...
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...
NHG Contributes to the New Edition of Latin Lawyer’s Guide to ESG
Mexico, Nader Hayaux & Goebel
Nader, Hayaux & Goebel (NHG) has participated in the fourth edition of The Guide to Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG), published by Latin Lawyer.
Titled "The Transformation of Sustainable Finance in Mexico: Green, Blue, and Social Bonds Drive Latin America’s Transformation," th...
Arias advises on financing for new sugar mill in Guatemala
Guatemala, Arias Law
ARIAS has advised Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (DEG) on the US$70 million financing for a project aimed at the development and construction of a new sugar mill located in the San Isidro Industrial Park, a project that strengthens Guatemala’s agro-industrial capacity and su...
New Special Economic Zones Act (SEZ) in Nicaragua
Nicaragua, EY Law
EY Law - On 31 October 2025, Law No. 1264 was published in La Gaceta (Official Gazette) No. 203, creating the regime of Special Economic Zones of the Belt and Road (SEZ).
The main objective of this law is to regulate the creation, operation, and administration of these zones to promote economic d...
Training lawyers for the AI era: Conversation at Alessandri
Chile, Alessandri
Alessandri hosted the meeting "Training lawyers for the AI era," organized by -40 of the Chilean chapter of the Spanish and Ibero-American Arbitration Club (CEIA-40). The event brought together leading professionals to reflect on how artificial intelligence is transforming legal education and the en...
Guatemala reaches an agreement with the USA to reduce and eliminate tariffs
Guatemala, EY Law
EY Law - In April 2025, the Government of the United States of America imposed a minimum tariff of 10% on all imports into the country, affecting several countries, including those in Latin America.
On November 13, 2025, both governments publicly announced that Guatemala and the United States of ...
Rebaza Alcázar Advises Scotiabank on S/208.4 Million ISA Energía Bond Program
Peru, Rebaza, Alcazar & de las Casas
Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas advised Scotiabank Peru as organiser of the First ISA Peru – ISA Energía Electrical Interconnection Corporate Bond Programme in the Institutional Investor Market, and its first issue, for PEN 208,405,000,000 (approximately US$61.7 million), achieving demand 2.07 times ...
A&O Shearman Helms Post-Election Milestone: Tecpetrol Bond Issuance Signals Strong Investor Confidence in Argentina
Argentina, A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman has marked a milestone in the financial markets by leading the first Argentine corporate bond issuance on the international stage following the recent electoral cycle. The operation, involving the oil and gas company Tecpetrol, is seen as a strong signal of renewed investor confidence i...
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...
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...
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...
Regulations to the Hydrocarbons Sector Law in Mexico
Mexico, Galicia Abogados
Galicia Abogados - On 3 October 2025, the Regulations of the Hydrocarbons Sector Law (the ‘Regulations’) were published in the Official Gazette of the Federation. The purpose of the Regulations is to clarify and detail the provisions of the recently approved Hydrocarbons Sector Law (‘LSH’) that main...
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...
Marval Publishes Dossier with Key Takeaways from the 8th Annual Compliance Summit
Argentina, Marval O`Farrell Mairal
Marval O`Farrell Mairal, Argentina’s leading law firm, has announced the publication of the 8th Annual Summit on Compliance Dossier: a document that brings together the main debates, trends and conclusions of this landmark event in the region.
The Summit, which brings together national and intern...
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...
Nader, Hayaux & Goebel welcomes Mario Lara Rodríguez as Of Counsel
Mexico, Nader, Hayaux & Goebel
Nader, Hayaux & Goebel is pleased to welcome Mario Lara Rodríguez as Of Counsel in the firm’s Foreign Trade / Customs practice. Mario brings a robust track record in customs law, foreign trade, administrative audits, legal defense strategies (including amparo and nullity actions), and the design of ...
Partner-Led New Boutique: Del Olmo Legal Launches in Buenos Aires, offering Elite M&A, Real Estate, and Complex Dispute Resolution
Argentina, Del Olmo Legal
Mariano del Olmo and Marcelo Antonio Pepe have launched Del Olmo Legal, a new partner-led legal boutique in Buenos Aires.
The firm is built on the core principles of partner-level attention and uncompromising technical rigor. del Olmo Legal focuses on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), corporate law, ...
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...
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...
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