The Venezuela Moment: Sanctions, Oil, and a Surge of Work for Global Law Firms
Venezuela
The Trump administration’s direct intervention in Venezuela in January 2026, followed by the capture of Nicolás Maduro, did more than reshape the region’s geopolitical and energy balance. It also triggered one of the most intense cycles of activity the international legal industry has seen in decade...
Carey Invests in AI Legaltech Startup Magnar to Drive Latin American Expansion
Chile, Carey
January 2026 | Santiago, Chile — Carey, Chile’s largest law firm, has invested in Magnar, a Chilean artificial intelligence platform focused on solutions for the legal industry, as part of a new funding round aimed at accelerating the startup’s regional expansion. This marks Magnar’s second investme...
Inspiring Women in Law: Sandra Touma’s Visionary Path at VIVANCO & VIVANCO
International, Vivanco & Vivanco
Latin Counsel is delighted to present this exclusive interview as part of our Inspiring Women in Law series.
Today, we sit down with Sandra Touma, Legal Director at VIVANCO & VIVANCO, a firm that has stood as a pillar of the Latin American legal landscape since 1902.
Sandra is much more than an ...
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...
Claudio Visco, new president of the IBA 2026
International, International Bar Association
The International Bar Association (IBA), the global voice of the legal profession, has announced that Claudio Visco, a senior partner at leading Italian law firm Lipani Legal&Tax, has assumed, as of 1 January 2026, the role of President of the IBA for the 2026 calendar year.
After serving as IBA ...
Inspiring Women in Law: A conversation with Marcela Bernal de Fontanals (Citibank)
El Salvador, In-House Counsel
"When it comes to working with firms, we prioritize trust and experience over legal rankings"
For our "Inspiring Women in Law" section, Latin Counsel is honored to speak with Marcela Bernal de Fontanals, General Counsel and Senior Vice Presiden...
DLA Piper strengthens its environmental practice with Adrián del Paso
Mexico, DLA Piper
DLA Piper is expanding its Environmental Regulatory practice with the addition of Adrián del Paso as a Partner in the firm’s Mexico City office. Del Paso brings with him his long-standing team.
Del Paso has more than two decades of environmental law, life sciences, and regulatory experience acros...
Gibson Dunn enters Spain with Armando Albarrán, Freshfields veteran
Spain, Gibson Dunn
Gibson Dunn has announced that Armando Albarrán, widely regarded as one of Spain’s leading corporate lawyers, will join the firm as a partner in its private equity and mergers & acquisitions practice groups. Albarrán arrives from Freshfields, where he spent 29 years, and his joining precedes the ope...
Galicia announces its 2026 promotions
Mexico, Galicia
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...
