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Mining and Geopolitics: Complexities around the World

Latin Counsel - IBA Annual Conference, Mexico City 2024

The session Mining and Geopolitics: Complexities around the World was held by the Mining Committee of the International Bar Association during its annual conference in Mexico, and discussed the geopolitical risks that mining companies face and how the energy transition is transforming the geopolitic...

Public Relations in the Legal Sector: Key Indicators for Measuring Performance

Natalia Villanueva – socia KermaPartners|UpWyse

Public relations is an essential tool for managing and maintaining the reputation of a law firm. These professionals constantly face significant challenges and pressure to meet and exceed their clients’ requirements, in addition to the obligation to present a clean and honorable image that inspires ...

Nando Parrado, survivor of the tragedy of the Andes, at the IBA Conference in Mexico

Latin Counsel - IBA Annual Conference, Mexico City 2024

«Fear saves you»

The start of the International Bar Association’s global conference in Mexico featured Uruguayan Fernando (Nando) Parrado, survivor of the plane crash ...

Key amendments to the Economic Crimes Law for companies enter into force

Chile

On 1 September 2024, new rules came into force in Chile that make legal persons criminally liable for economic crimes. This broadens the obligations of companies to prevent and respond to unlawful activities.

Alessandri - On 1 September 2024, important amendments to Law No. 20.393 on Corporate Criminal Liability in Chile, introduced by Law No. 21.595 on Eco...

Stonehage Fleming presents its fifth Thought Leadership Report since 2013

Latin America-wide

Each report has generated valuable insights and practical wisdom from families, wealth creators, and their trusted advisers, highlighting the challenges of sustaining wealth across generations. "Previous research has taught us that our clients like to have insight into what their peers are thinki...

The Power of Cultural Diversity: A Conversation with Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Rigoberta Menchú Túm

Latin Counsel - IBA Annual Conference, Mexico City 2024

Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú Túm gave a speech during the IBA Annual Conference entitled ‘The Power of Cultural Diversity’, in which she spoke not only of her journey from oppression to becoming a Nobel Laureate, but also of the ongoing struggles faced by indigenous and peasant communit...

Offices or Networks? Making networking work

Latin Counsel - IBA Annual Conference, Mexico City 2024

In the legal world, alliances and law firm networks have gained relevance as client demands become more global and specialized. During the recent International Bar Association Global Conference in Mexico, leading figures from international law firms discussed the advantages and challenges of allianc...

The Law firm of the present: Experience from Latin America and around the World

Latin Counsel - IBA Annual Conference, Mexico City 2024

IBA Latin American Regional Forum (LARF)

The Latin American Forum of the International Bar Association (LARF) held an interesting discussion on the evolution of law firms in Latin America and...

Arias advises Holcim on the acquisition of 100% of Cemex’s operations in Guatemala

Guatemala

ARIAS is acting as legal advisor to Holcim in the acquisition of 100% of Cemex’s operations in Guatemala, from the due diligence phase through the completion of the transaction. This acquisition not only strengthens Holcim’s presence in the country and in the Central American region, but also accele...

Greenberg Traurig launches São Paulo Office

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has opened an office in São Paulo, furthering its presence in Latin America – a region it has served since its founding in Miami more than 50 years ago. The São Paulo office – the 48th location for the firm – will continue providing U.S. law advice to clients se...

Lefosse welcomes new partner Ricardo Nunes and strengthens the areas of Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution

Brazil

With a focus on intellectual property, especially litigation related to patents and new technologies, the new partner has almost two decades of experience coordinating legal disputes involving different sectors, such as chemicals, pharma/biotech, telecommunications, electronics, software and oil & gas.

Lefosse, one of Brazil’s leading full-service law firms, announces the expansion of its Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution teams with the ar...

The Role of a Family Office in a Changing World

Mark McMullen, CEO - Family Office

The Role of a Family Office in a Changing World (Part I) The video "The Role of a Family Office in a Changing World (Part I)" explores how Stonehage Fleming has adapted to global changes, including technology and succession challenges, to strengthen client relationships and expand their geographi...

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