In Galicia, they are very proud to announce the promotions of their partners for 2026, a significant milestone that reflects their unwavering commitment to the comprehensive development of their lawyers and their continuous, specialised and diversified growth.
As a leading law firm in Mexico with...
New mandatory minimum wage for Panama
Panama, Arias
Arias | On 6 January, 2026, the Ministry of Labor issued Executive Decree No. 13 of December 31, 2025, pursuant to which a new mandatory minimum wage rates will apply throughout the national territory, based on region, economic activity, occupation, and company size.
Key aspects to consider:
H...
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...
Pérez-Llorca appoints Felipe Suescún de Roa as partner in Colombia
Colombia, Perez-Llorca
Pérez-Llorca has appointed Felipe Suescún de Roa as a new partner in Colombia. He joins to strengthen the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, one of the firm’s key areas in the country.
Suescún de Roa brings over 20 years of professional experience, with a solid background in domestic and...
Marval advises on the establishment of the Elebar XV financial trust
Argentina, Marval O’Farrell Mairal
Marval O’Farrell Mairal acted as legal counsel in the issuance of trust securities under the "Elebar XV" financial trust, part of the "Elebar" Program, for a total aggregate amount of ARS 2,882,992,000.
The issuance took place on January 6, 2026. it included Class A Trust Debt Securities (VDFA) f...
Experts analyze the limits of free competition and the role of compliance in the corporate sector
Chile, Bofill Mir
Bofill Mir | In an increasingly demanding regulatory environment, analyzing the legal boundaries of inter-company interactions has become a critical pillar of corporate governance. Under this premise, the specialized seminar "Free Competition: Contact with Competitors, Limits, and Key Compliance Mea...
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...
The US recovers US$1 billion following the conviction of former Chavista treasurer Alejandro Andrade
Spain, Diaz Reus
Diaz Reus - The story of Alejandro Andrade is one of meteoric rise and spectacular fall. The retired lieutenant, bodyguard and private secretary to the late President Hugo Chávez went from the corridors of the Miraflores Palace to the federal courts of the United States, exposing one of the biggest ...
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...
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...
