Chile implements affidavits to streamline construction permits
Chile, DLA Piper
DLA Piper | On February 23, 2026, Chile published Supreme Decree No. 10/2025 (Decree) in the government’s Official Gazette, amending the General Urban Planning and Construction Ordinance (OGUC) to enable alternatives to permits or authorizations for the execution of construction works. In addition, ...
CIIAM Administered €149 Million in Arbitration Cases in 2025, Up 17% Year-on-Year
International, CIIAM
The Madrid International and Ibero-American Arbitration Center (CIIAM) administered 16 proceedings in 2025 with an aggregate amount in dispute of €149.6 million, representing a 17% increase compared to 2024. Since 2020, the Center has managed 68 cases totaling €424.9 million in dispute.
The avera...
DLA Piper, Bruchou, and Clifford Chance advise Edenor on notes issuance
Argentina, DLA Piper
DLA Piper | Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A. (Edenor S.A.), Argentina’s largest electricity distributor, issued on February 9, 2026, new Additional Class 7 Notes denominated and payable in dollars, at a nominal annual rate of 9.75% and maturing on October 24, 2030 (the "Additional...
Andrés Echevarría Named Among the "Top 25 EB-5 Immigration Attorneys 2025"
United States, Vivanco & Vivanco
Attorney Andrés Echevarría, Partner and Chairman of the Immigration Practice at international law firm Vivanco & Vivanco, has been included in the "Top 25 EB-5 Immigration Attorneys 2025" list published by EB5 Investors Magazine, a publication dedicated to the U.S. EB-5 immigrant investor program.
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A&O Shearman Advises Córdoba, Argentina, on US$800 Million Bond Issuance and Tender Offer
Argentina, United States, A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman represented Argentina’s Province of Cordoba in connection with its offering of USD800 million 8.600% Notes due 2035 and concurrent tender offer for its U.S. Dollar Step-Up Notes due 2027.
The Province of Cordoba intends to use the proceeds from the sale of the notes for the repurchas...
OFAC and Venezuela General Licenses: What Companies Need to Understand in 2026
Venezuela, Diaz Reus
Diaz Reus | In an environment where US sanctions continue to evolve rapidly, recent General Licenses issued by OFAC related to Venezuela have raised important questions for companies with international exposure.
Far from representing widespread relief, the current landscape requires a technical, di...
Ascendia Law Launches as Miami Corporate Law Firm Focused on Cross-Border Legal Strategy and Business Execution
United States, Ascendia
Ascendia Law, a Miami-based corporate law firm, has officially launched to advise founders, investors, and companies navigating complex legal decisions in the United States and across borders.
Founded by Florida attorney Mario Larrea, Ascendia Law focuses on aligning legal strategy with business ...
Admissibility of Pre-Answer Amendment to Correct Formal Errors
Guatemala, Alegalis
Alegalis | Modern civil procedure is characterized by a constant tension between respect for procedural formalities and the effectiveness of the substantive rights that the parties submit to the court. In this context, the possibility of amending or expanding the complaint before its response, regul...
Carey advises Codelco on US$1.250 billion bond issuance
Chile, Carey
Carey | In a strategic move to strengthen its capital structure, the state-owned copper company Codelco successfully completed the issuance and placement of bonds in international markets totaling US$1.25 billion.
The transaction, conducted under US Rule 144A and Reg S regulations, reflects the str...
Melissa Raciti-Knapp to Strengthen Vinson & Elkins’ Latin America Project Finance practice
Latin America-wide, Vinson & Elkins
Vinson & Elkins has appointed Melissa Raciti-Knapp as a New York-based partner in its Finance practice, reinforcing the firm’s cross-border project finance capabilities with a particular emphasis on Latin America. A deeply experienced project finance lawyer, Raciti-Knapp has led numerous complex inf...
Nader, Hayaux & Goebel adds Diana Pineda as Partner and Pedro Lladó as Of Counsel
Mexico, Nader, Hayaux & Goebel
Nader, Hayaux & Goebel is pleased to announce the addition of Diana Pineda as Partner and Pedro Lladó as Of Counsel, effective February 16, 2026.
Diana Pineda is widely recognized for her work at the intersection of energy, project development and dispute resolution. She has advised domestic and ...
Sustainable Finance in Mexico: Regulatory Obligations and Applicable ESG Standards
Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra
Von Wobeser y Sierra | January 28, 2025, marked a turning point for companies issuing securities in Mexico with the mandatory sustainability reporting requirement. This change, driven by the Sustainable Finance Committee, reflects full alignment with global financial reporting standards (IFRS S1 and...
