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The importance of tax residency in Guatemala

Guatemala, Alegalis

Alegalis | In the tax sphere, the concept of tax residency is key to determining how, when, and on which income an individual or company must pay taxes to the Superintendency of Tax Administration (SAT). Understanding this concept ensures proper compliance with tax obligations and helps avoid legal ...

Good Faith: The Silent Pillar of Arbitration

Central America, BLP Legal

BLP | In arbitration—as in life—not everything is written. Beyond rules, deadlines, and formalities, there exists a principle that silently upholds the legitimacy of the process: good faith. It is not always mentioned, rarely expressly regulated, yet when it is absent, arbitration suffers and loses ...

Chilean government launches National Critical Minerals Strategy

Chile, DLA Piper

DLA Piper | On January 27, 2026, Chile’s Ministry of Mining published its National Critical Minerals Strategy (Strategy) following a participative process that included a public consultation. The Strategy signals a major step forward in the country’s approach to the growing global demand for critica...

Carey advises Ivanhoe Electric on exploration agreement with SQM

Chile, Carey

Carey advised Ivanhoe Electric on a collaboration and exploration agreement with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) to explore approximately 2,002 km² of SQM’s mining properties in northern Chile for potential copper deposits. The agreement includes a USD 9 million investment by SQM to...

Meet & Learn Punta del Este 2026: A Strategic Gathering for Legal Industry Rainmakers

LMBD

On Monday, March 23, 2026, Punta del Este will host one of the most anticipated professional development events for legal‑industry business developers and firm leaders in Latin America. The Meet & Learn Punta del Este session, taking place from 08:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Jean Clevers Parque Hote...

Pérez-Llorca welcomes Adal Salamanca as a tax partner

Spain, Perez-Llorca

Pérez-Llorca has announced the appointment of Adal Salamanca as a new tax partner in its Madrid office to strengthen this practice, specifically in the area of tax litigation and procedure. Salamanca has a solid track record in tax advice to companies, with a special focus on tax litigation and t...

Bofill Mir leads $88 million debt restructuring for Masisa

Chile, Bofill Mir

Bofill Mir advised Masisa S.A. on the restructuring of its short and long-term financial liabilities totaling USD $88 million. This included a bond exchange and the renegotiation of bank financing, strengthening the company’s capital structure and financial outlook. Bofill Mir advised Masisa S.A., ...

Alessandri Advises Fundación Antenna on Protecting Its Trademarks

Chile, Alessandri

Alessandri Abogados provides pro bono advice to Fundación Antenna, a Chilean non-profit organization that promotes art and culture. Since 2015, Antenna has been promoting a community that encourages access to and appreciation of the arts in different sectors of society. Through projects and strategi...

The new energy map: Sanctions and License 46 under scrutiny

Mexico, Diaz Reus

Diaz Reus | The legal landscape for the energy sector in Venezuela has taken a significant turn with the recent issuance of General License 46 by OFAC. To understand the scope of this new scenario, we spoke with Javier Coronado, partner at the global law firm Diaz Reus. From his headquarters in Miam...

DGII removes inactive taxpayers from the RNC

Dominican Republic, EY Law

EY Law | The administrative removal of taxpayers from the National Taxpayers Registry (Tax ID) applies to those who have remained in a suspended status for a period of at least three (03) consecutive years. On November 12, 2025, the Dominican Tax Administration (DTA) issued Notice 23-25, which in...

BLP advises FIFCO on landmark US$3.25 billion sale to HEINEKEN

Costa Rica, BLP

BLP has participated in the successful closing of HEINEKEN’s acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses, a milestone transaction that marks a new chapter for one of Costa Rica’s most emblematic companies and for the Central American market. BLP had the privilege of advising Florida Ic...

Venezuela’s Draft Hydrocarbons Law: Ten Key Takeaways

Venezuela, Elisabeth Eljuri

"This law is only one part of the equation, albeit an important one."

Venezuela enters 2026 with the world’s largest proven oil reserves and an opportunity to reassess the legal framework governing its oil sector. Despit...

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