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IFLR honours ARIAS with three awards, including Central American Corporate Law Firm of the Year

IFLR has awarded ARIAS with three major awards in recognition of its work on the most innovative cross-border legal transactions completed in 2023. The prizes are: - Central American Corporate L... view more [+]

IFLR has awarded ARIAS with three major awards in recognition of its work on the most innovative cross-border legal transactions completed in 2023. The prizes are: - Central American Corporate Law Firm of the Year - El Salvador Law Firm of the... view more [+]

IFLR has awarded ARIAS with three major awards in recognition of its work on the most innovative cross-border legal transactions completed in 2023. The prizes are: - Central American Corporate Law Firm of the Year - El Salvador Law Firm of the Year - Nicaragua Law Firm of the Year The awa... view more [+]

Inspiring Women In Law - An Interview with Carolina Zang: How strategy, risk, smart finances and the human factor lead to great leadership in business

Argentina

Sometimes, it’s not just about what’s written in statutes but about reading between the lines of human intentions and motivations

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Latin Counsel spoke with Carolina Zang, Partner at Zang, Bergel y Viñes Abogados (ZBV) and member of its Executive Committee, about her noteworthy projects in the financial arena and the ideal qualities of a good business leader. Zang, who is also a... view more [+]

Latin Counsel spoke with Carolina Zang, Partner at Zang, Bergel y Viñes Abogados (ZBV) and member of its Executive Committee, about her noteworthy projects in the financial arena and the ideal qualities of a good business leader. Zang, who is also a director of Pampa Energía (PAM), BrasilAgro Com... view more [+]

Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas advises Enel in the sale of its energy generation business in Peru for USD 1.3 billion

Peru

On May 9, 2024, the closing of the transaction occurred, whereby Enel group sold its equity participation in Enel Generacion Peru S.A.A. (approx. 86.95%) and Compania Energetica Veracruz (100%), to Ni... view more [+]

On May 9, 2024, the closing of the transaction occurred, whereby Enel group sold its equity participation in Enel Generacion Peru S.A.A. (approx. 86.95%) and Compania Energetica Veracruz (100%), to Niagara Energy S.A.C., an affiliate of global invest... view more [+]

On May 9, 2024, the closing of the transaction occurred, whereby Enel group sold its equity participation in Enel Generacion Peru S.A.A. (approx. 86.95%) and Compania Energetica Veracruz (100%), to Niagara Energy S.A.C., an affiliate of global investment fund Actis. The transaction was announced ... view more [+]

LATIN COUNSEL INSIGHTS - III CONGRESS ON CORPORATE LAW (El Instituto) - 21, 22 and 23 MAY 2024

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LATIN COUNSEL is pleased to share the launch of the III Congreso de Derecho Societario by El Instituto (Ecuador), which will be held -in virtual format (via ZOOM) during the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of May... view more [+]

LATIN COUNSEL is pleased to share the launch of the III Congreso de Derecho Societario by El Instituto (Ecuador), which will be held -in virtual format (via ZOOM) during the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of May 2024. In its two previous editions, which took... view more [+]

LATIN COUNSEL is pleased to share the launch of the III Congreso de Derecho Societario by El Instituto (Ecuador), which will be held -in virtual format (via ZOOM) during the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of May 2024. In its two previous editions, which took place during 2022 and 2023 respectively, 1500 par... view more [+]

BLP triumphs with Triple Win at the 2024 IFLR Americas Awards

On the evening of May 15th, amidst an atmosphere of celebration and commendation at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York City, IFLR proudly unveiled the recipients of the esteemed IFLR Americas Awa... view more [+]

On the evening of May 15th, amidst an atmosphere of celebration and commendation at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York City, IFLR proudly unveiled the recipients of the esteemed IFLR Americas Awards, marking its 25th anniversary. Among the disti... view more [+]

On the evening of May 15th, amidst an atmosphere of celebration and commendation at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York City, IFLR proudly unveiled the recipients of the esteemed IFLR Americas Awards, marking its 25th anniversary. Among the distinguished winners, BLP emerged triumphant, clinchin... view more [+]

Cuatrecasas Acelera starts ninth program to help six startups validate their legal strategy

Latin America-wide, Portugal, Spain

Cuatrecasas Acelera is an open innovation program, launched in 2016, through which the firm offers its legal expertise to those startups with significant legal challenges that want to validate their l... view more [+]

Cuatrecasas Acelera is an open innovation program, launched in 2016, through which the firm offers its legal expertise to those startups with significant legal challenges that want to validate their legal strategy and accelerate their compliance proc... view more [+]

Cuatrecasas Acelera is an open innovation program, launched in 2016, through which the firm offers its legal expertise to those startups with significant legal challenges that want to validate their legal strategy and accelerate their compliance process. The call for application to its ninth edition... view more [+]

TCA Tanoira Cassagne advises Meranol in the issuance of Notes

Argentina

Meranol S.A.C.I. (Meranol or the Company) a chemical company of German origin based in Argentina, dedicated to the production and commercialization of industrial chemical products, successfully comple... view more [+]

Meranol S.A.C.I. (Meranol or the Company) a chemical company of German origin based in Argentina, dedicated to the production and commercialization of industrial chemical products, successfully completed the placement and issuance in the local market... view more [+]

Meranol S.A.C.I. (Meranol or the Company) a chemical company of German origin based in Argentina, dedicated to the production and commercialization of industrial chemical products, successfully completed the placement and issuance in the local market of Notes Class 25. TCA Tanoira Cassagne has a... view more [+]

GA_P advises Avianca on the acquisition of Spanish airline Wamos Air

Colombia, Spain

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has advised Avianca, Colombian airline owned by Grupo Abra, one of the largest air transport groups in Latin America, on an agreement to acquire a stake in the Spanish company Wam... view more [+]

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has advised Avianca, Colombian airline owned by Grupo Abra, one of the largest air transport groups in Latin America, on an agreement to acquire a stake in the Spanish company Wamos Air, a world leader in air charter services bas... view more [+]

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has advised Avianca, Colombian airline owned by Grupo Abra, one of the largest air transport groups in Latin America, on an agreement to acquire a stake in the Spanish company Wamos Air, a world leader in air charter services based in Spain (Wet Lease). With this operation, G... view more [+]

Lefosse announces new office and strengthens presence in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

Lefosse, one of Brazil’s leading full-service law firms, has just announced its new address in Rio de Janeiro. Strategically located on Flamengo Beach, the new office provides a better experience fo... view more [+]

Lefosse, one of Brazil’s leading full-service law firms, has just announced its new address in Rio de Janeiro. Strategically located on Flamengo Beach, the new office provides a better experience for clients, with easy access and all the comforts f... view more [+]

Lefosse, one of Brazil’s leading full-service law firms, has just announced its new address in Rio de Janeiro. Strategically located on Flamengo Beach, the new office provides a better experience for clients, with easy access and all the comforts for business meetings. Our investment in expan... view more [+]

Protection of computer programs in El Salvador

El Salvador

Arias Law - In this digital era, where computer programs are key to the development of most sectors of the economy, it is essential to know how computer programs, software and mobile applications are ... view more [+]

Arias Law - In this digital era, where computer programs are key to the development of most sectors of the economy, it is essential to know how computer programs, software and mobile applications are protected by Salvadoran law. We will start this... view more [+]

Arias Law - In this digital era, where computer programs are key to the development of most sectors of the economy, it is essential to know how computer programs, software and mobile applications are protected by Salvadoran law. We will start this study with the following question: What is a comp... view more [+]

What is the open banking model and what are its implications in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica

Arias Law - The open banking model or Open Banking is the system by which users of financial institutions agree to share their financial information with a third party in order to consolidate it in a ... view more [+]

Arias Law - The open banking model or Open Banking is the system by which users of financial institutions agree to share their financial information with a third party in order to consolidate it in a single place, regardless of whether such informati... view more [+]

Arias Law - The open banking model or Open Banking is the system by which users of financial institutions agree to share their financial information with a third party in order to consolidate it in a single place, regardless of whether such information is from different entities. In other words, it ... view more [+]

Leticia Ossa-Daza joins Paul, Weiss to expand Latin America Practice

Colombian M&A lawyer Maria Leticia Ossa has left Willkie Farr & Gallagher to head Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison’s newly formed Latin America practice group. Maria Leticia joins as a pa... view more [+]

Colombian M&A lawyer Maria Leticia Ossa has left Willkie Farr & Gallagher to head Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison’s newly formed Latin America practice group. Maria Leticia joins as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions practice in th... view more [+]

Colombian M&A lawyer Maria Leticia Ossa has left Willkie Farr & Gallagher to head Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison’s newly formed Latin America practice group. Maria Leticia joins as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions practice in the Corporate Department, based in New York. Ossa... view more [+]

Municipal taxes and their analysis

Guatemala

Alegalis - In Guatemala, fees are not considered a tax. They are defined as fees applied to certain goods, services or activities, either by the central government, municipalities or other government... view more [+]

Alegalis - In Guatemala, fees are not considered a tax. They are defined as fees applied to certain goods, services or activities, either by the central government, municipalities or other governmental entities. These fees may vary according to the ... view more [+]

Alegalis - In Guatemala, fees are not considered a tax. They are defined as fees applied to certain goods, services or activities, either by the central government, municipalities or other governmental entities. These fees may vary according to the type of activity or good to which they are applied... view more [+]

Inspiring women in Law: Miriam Martínez Pérez, AI Expert

Small and boutique firms will find it harder to incorporate AI

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LATIN COUNSEL spoke to lawyer and AI expert Miriam Martínez Pérez about the transformation of artificial intelligence in law firms, the impact of automating tasks and the challenges it poses, including ethical and legal ones. Miriam directs the... view more [+]

LATIN COUNSEL spoke to lawyer and AI expert Miriam Martínez Pérez about the transformation of artificial intelligence in law firms, the impact of automating tasks and the challenges it poses, including ethical and legal ones. Miriam directs the Masters in Intellectual Property, Competition and... view more [+]

Alliances that Mobilise: PPPs and the Guatemalan Metro

Guatemala

BLP LEGAL - President Bernardo Arévalo recently announced an ambitious project to build a metro in Guatemala City, with an expected inauguration date of mid-2027. This metro, which will initially ... view more [+]

BLP LEGAL - President Bernardo Arévalo recently announced an ambitious project to build a metro in Guatemala City, with an expected inauguration date of mid-2027. This metro, which will initially run in its first phase 11.2 km from the Central Ra... view more [+]

BLP LEGAL - President Bernardo Arévalo recently announced an ambitious project to build a metro in Guatemala City, with an expected inauguration date of mid-2027. This metro, which will initially run in its first phase 11.2 km from the Central Railway Station in the centre of Guatemala City to t... view more [+]

BUSTAMANTE FABARA leads Solaris Resources Inc. in groundbreaking Mining Exploration deal in Ecuador

Ecuador

BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as legal counsel to Solaris Resources Inc in its recent landmark agreement with Empresa Nacional de Mineria (ENAMI EP), marking a major breakthrough in mineral exploration with... view more [+]

BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as legal counsel to Solaris Resources Inc in its recent landmark agreement with Empresa Nacional de Mineria (ENAMI EP), marking a major breakthrough in mineral exploration within Ecuador. Solaris Resources Inc, a leading fi... view more [+]

BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as legal counsel to Solaris Resources Inc in its recent landmark agreement with Empresa Nacional de Mineria (ENAMI EP), marking a major breakthrough in mineral exploration within Ecuador. Solaris Resources Inc, a leading firm in the global mining industry has secured the e... view more [+]

Women in Dispute Resolution (WDR) Chile is launched: meet the network that seeks to empower female litigators

Chile

The initiative brings together more than 160 women lawyers from over 60 firms.

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A new organization is born to empower female litigators. Women In Dispute Resolution, an entity in Chile that seeks to promote the active participation of women in the legal field of dispute resolution, was launched last month. We realized that ... view more [+]

A new organization is born to empower female litigators. Women In Dispute Resolution, an entity in Chile that seeks to promote the active participation of women in the legal field of dispute resolution, was launched last month. We realized that there was not enough visibility for women litigato... view more [+]

Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado opens a new office in Cuenca and welcomes Juan Andrés Gortaire and Maria Cristina Serrano as partners

Ecuador

Ecuadorian firm Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado has announced the opening of a new office in the city of Cuenca, with the arrival of Andrés Gortaire and María Cristina Serrano as new partners. ... view more [+]

Ecuadorian firm Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado has announced the opening of a new office in the city of Cuenca, with the arrival of Andrés Gortaire and María Cristina Serrano as new partners. The duo join from HEKA Law along with a team of 8... view more [+]

Ecuadorian firm Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado has announced the opening of a new office in the city of Cuenca, with the arrival of Andrés Gortaire and María Cristina Serrano as new partners. The duo join from HEKA Law along with a team of 8 associates. The arrival of the team will s... view more [+]

New EU regulation on ESG ratings: what you need to know

EU have adopted a regulation to enhance the transparency and integrity of ESG rating activities and to prevent potential conflicts of interest.

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Cuatrecasas - On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament have adopted the Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transparency and integrity of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating activities (the ... view more [+]

Cuatrecasas - On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament have adopted the Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transparency and integrity of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating activities (the Regulation). ESG ratings provide an opinion on a c... view more [+]

Agreement with RocaJunyent to advise on Girona FC’s sustainability strategy

Spain

Girona FC and RocaJunyent have signed a collaboration agreement that aims to strengthen Girona FC’s commitment to and support for sustainability. In this way, during the next fiscal year and give... view more [+]

Girona FC and RocaJunyent have signed a collaboration agreement that aims to strengthen Girona FC’s commitment to and support for sustainability. In this way, during the next fiscal year and given the sensitivity of the Club in this matter, it i... view more [+]

Girona FC and RocaJunyent have signed a collaboration agreement that aims to strengthen Girona FC’s commitment to and support for sustainability. In this way, during the next fiscal year and given the sensitivity of the Club in this matter, it is planned not only to comply with current regulati... view more [+]

Nicholson y Cano Abogados and TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised in Surcos Series XIII Notes Issuance

Argentina

Surcos S.A. (Surcos), a leading company in the sale of agricultural inputs, carried out a new issuance of simple corporate bonds under Series XIII for a total par value of $2,693,750,000 with a variab... view more [+]

Surcos S.A. (Surcos), a leading company in the sale of agricultural inputs, carried out a new issuance of simple corporate bonds under Series XIII for a total par value of $2,693,750,000 with a variable annual nominal interest rate equivalent to the ... view more [+]

Surcos S.A. (Surcos), a leading company in the sale of agricultural inputs, carried out a new issuance of simple corporate bonds under Series XIII for a total par value of $2,693,750,000 with a variable annual nominal interest rate equivalent to the Badlar Rate plus a margin of 7% (the Series XIII N... view more [+]

2024 World Press Freedom Index: see where Latin American countries stand in the ranking

Latin America-wide

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) released its new analysis on media and speech freedom globally, highlighting how political authorities have failed to ...

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This Friday, May 3rd, marks Press Freedom Day, a date underscoring the importance of free access to reliable information and the brave work of journalists around the globe. On this date, NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published its updated World... view more [+]

This Friday, May 3rd, marks Press Freedom Day, a date underscoring the importance of free access to reliable information and the brave work of journalists around the globe. On this date, NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published its updated World Press Freedom Index. The Americas face a dif... view more [+]

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Ginny Castillo: How to understand the importance of Compliance for companies

Guatemala

Latin Counsel spoke with Ginny Castillo, Senior Legal Manager at EY Law in Guatemala and a lawyer specializing in Compliance, about the steps to imple...

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Latin Counsel: What has been your experience in advising local and international companies on labor and compliance matters, and what do you consider to have been your most significant contribution to this area? Ginny Castillo: My experience in thi... view more [+]

Latin Counsel: What has been your experience in advising local and international companies on labor and compliance matters, and what do you consider to have been your most significant contribution to this area? Ginny Castillo: My experience in this area began when I was the Regional Manager in Ce... view more [+]

Martínez Beltrán ends alliance with DLA Piper

Colombia

Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa - Colombian law firm Martínez Beltrán has announced the end of its cooperation agreement with DLA Piper and will no longer use its name as ... view more [+]

Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa - Colombian law firm Martínez Beltrán has announced the end of its cooperation agreement with DLA Piper and will no longer use its name as of 30 April. The news comes shortly after the a... view more [+]

Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & De La Rosa - Colombian law firm Martínez Beltrán has announced the end of its cooperation agreement with DLA Piper and will no longer use its name as of 30 April. The news comes shortly after the arrival of Darío Laguado from elite Colombian firm... view more [+]

Tax Incentives for Industrial Property in Chile

Chile

Alessandri - The tax discussion in Chile has been a recurring topic, however, a key perspective has been neglected: a greater promotion of innovation and creation of intellectual property. Industrial ... view more [+]

Alessandri - The tax discussion in Chile has been a recurring topic, however, a key perspective has been neglected: a greater promotion of innovation and creation of intellectual property. Industrial property, which includes patents, trademarks and i... view more [+]

Alessandri - The tax discussion in Chile has been a recurring topic, however, a key perspective has been neglected: a greater promotion of innovation and creation of intellectual property. Industrial property, which includes patents, trademarks and industrial designs, is an essential pillar for sust... view more [+]

Fernando Carvalho joins Lefosse from TozziniFreire as M&A Partner

Brazil

Lefosse – Brazilian elite firm Lefosse has just announced the expansion of its Corporate and M&A practice with the arrival of Fernando Carvalho as new partner, who joins from TozziniFreire, along wi... view more [+]

Lefosse – Brazilian elite firm Lefosse has just announced the expansion of its Corporate and M&A practice with the arrival of Fernando Carvalho as new partner, who joins from TozziniFreire, along with three other lawyers. The arrival of Fernando... view more [+]

Lefosse – Brazilian elite firm Lefosse has just announced the expansion of its Corporate and M&A practice with the arrival of Fernando Carvalho as new partner, who joins from TozziniFreire, along with three other lawyers. The arrival of Fernando expands Lefosse’s transactional team even furth... view more [+]

Critical minerals needed for the energy transition and essential crops are at high risk due to the climate crisis, according to new PwC report

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More than 70% of critical minerals needed for promoting decarbonization are under threat from climate disruption. This revelation comes from the latest report by consultancy firm PwC, titled Climate R... view more [+]

More than 70% of critical minerals needed for promoting decarbonization are under threat from climate disruption. This revelation comes from the latest report by consultancy firm PwC, titled Climate Risks to Nine Key Commodities: Protecting People an... view more [+]

More than 70% of critical minerals needed for promoting decarbonization are under threat from climate disruption. This revelation comes from the latest report by consultancy firm PwC, titled Climate Risks to Nine Key Commodities: Protecting People and Prosperity released on April 30, 2024. Affect... view more [+]

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