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Pérez-Llorca analyzes the main labor news and trends in its conference ’Pérez-Llorca Laboral al Día’

Spain

The Firm held in Barcelona the second session of ’Pérez-Llorca Laboral al Día’ of 2024 The reform introduced by the Royal Decree-Law 6/2023, the...

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The Labor, compensation and benefits area of Pérez-Llorca held in Barcelona a new session of ’Pérez-Llorca Laboral al Día’ with the participation of Manel Hernández and Iván Gayarre, partners of this practice, and Jesús Gómez, Magistrate o... view more [+]

The Labor, compensation and benefits area of Pérez-Llorca held in Barcelona a new session of ’Pérez-Llorca Laboral al Día’ with the participation of Manel Hernández and Iván Gayarre, partners of this practice, and Jesús Gómez, Magistrate of the Social Court 10 of Barcelona in Commission o... view more [+]

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Miriam Grunstein: Linking the energy transition with gender equality and disruptive ideas

Mexico

Latin Counsel spoke with Mexican lawyer Miriam Grunstein, Senior Partner at Brilliant Energy Consulting, about her outstanding projects linked to infrastructure and research, the importance of impleme... view more [+]

Latin Counsel spoke with Mexican lawyer Miriam Grunstein, Senior Partner at Brilliant Energy Consulting, about her outstanding projects linked to infrastructure and research, the importance of implementing energy policies that take into account peopl... view more [+]

Latin Counsel spoke with Mexican lawyer Miriam Grunstein, Senior Partner at Brilliant Energy Consulting, about her outstanding projects linked to infrastructure and research, the importance of implementing energy policies that take into account people’s real needs, and the value of generating deep... view more [+]

Marval professionals in IP Stars ranking

Argentina

Marval O’ Farrell Mairal has announced that professionals in the areas of trademarks and patents were highlighted by the IP Stars guide. Martín Bensadón, Ignacio Sánchez Echagüe and Cristian... view more [+]

Marval O’ Farrell Mairal has announced that professionals in the areas of trademarks and patents were highlighted by the IP Stars guide. Martín Bensadón, Ignacio Sánchez Echagüe and Cristian D. Bittel were recognised as Patent Stars 2024. ... view more [+]

Marval O’ Farrell Mairal has announced that professionals in the areas of trademarks and patents were highlighted by the IP Stars guide. Martín Bensadón, Ignacio Sánchez Echagüe and Cristian D. Bittel were recognised as Patent Stars 2024. Iris Quadrio, Gustavo Giay, Sergio Ellmann, Mart... view more [+]

Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as the first female president in its history

Mexico

After the federal elections, the ruling party’s candidate obtained an overwhelming majority of the votes and will be the first woman to serve as hea...

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Mexicans went to the polls and, for the first time, elected a woman to the presidency. Claudia Sheinbaum, the leftist candidate for the Morena party, swept the elections this Sunday, June 2. According to the quick count of Mexico’s National Elec... view more [+]

Mexicans went to the polls and, for the first time, elected a woman to the presidency. Claudia Sheinbaum, the leftist candidate for the Morena party, swept the elections this Sunday, June 2. According to the quick count of Mexico’s National Electoral Institute (INE), the former mayor of Mexico ... view more [+]

DOJ’s Individual Self-Disclosure Pilot Program

United States

Diaz Reus - The Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosure for Individuals (the Program). The Program aims to incentivize responsib... view more [+]

Diaz Reus - The Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosure for Individuals (the Program). The Program aims to incentivize responsible individuals to disclose their misconduct and co... view more [+]

Diaz Reus - The Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosure for Individuals (the Program). The Program aims to incentivize responsible individuals to disclose their misconduct and cooperate with the DOJ’s investigations and prosec... view more [+]

Demarest announces new managing partner for 2025

Brazil

José Setti Diaz was elected in a partner’s meeting after being nominated by Demarest’s Board of Directors. He will collaborate with current manag...

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Demarest Advogados has announced that José Setti Diaz has been elected as the firm’s new managing partner, effective as of May 1, 2025. José Setti Diaz joined the firm in 1996, became a partner in the M&A practice area in 2006 and served as a ... view more [+]

Demarest Advogados has announced that José Setti Diaz has been elected as the firm’s new managing partner, effective as of May 1, 2025. José Setti Diaz joined the firm in 1996, became a partner in the M&A practice area in 2006 and served as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors (2010 �... view more [+]

Successful first edition of the Inkietos Awards in Madrid

The first edition of the Inkietos Awards was successfully held this week in Madrid, in a well-attended event that took place in the auditorium of the Madrid headquarters of Banco Santander with the ai... view more [+]

The first edition of the Inkietos Awards was successfully held this week in Madrid, in a well-attended event that took place in the auditorium of the Madrid headquarters of Banco Santander with the aim of rewarding and celebrating innovation in Spani... view more [+]

The first edition of the Inkietos Awards was successfully held this week in Madrid, in a well-attended event that took place in the auditorium of the Madrid headquarters of Banco Santander with the aim of rewarding and celebrating innovation in Spanish law firms. Inkietos, the leading think tank ... view more [+]

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Monica Malcotti: how to carry out the rebranding of a law firm and consolidate its business

Costa Rica

Latin Counsel spoke with Monica Malcotti, Director of Business Development at BLP in Costa Rica, about the challenge of completely renewing the firm’s brand identity. In addition, the marketing spec... view more [+]

Latin Counsel spoke with Monica Malcotti, Director of Business Development at BLP in Costa Rica, about the challenge of completely renewing the firm’s brand identity. In addition, the marketing specialist and member of the Legal Marketing Associati... view more [+]

Latin Counsel spoke with Monica Malcotti, Director of Business Development at BLP in Costa Rica, about the challenge of completely renewing the firm’s brand identity. In addition, the marketing specialist and member of the Legal Marketing Association explained the key aspects to effective communic... view more [+]

Investment funds in Panama: an alternative to maximize financial assets and diversify portfolios

Panama

Investment Companies, also known as Investment Funds, are usually an attractive alternative for those people who do not have the necessary capital to start in the world of investments. Specifically, i... view more [+]

Investment Companies, also known as Investment Funds, are usually an attractive alternative for those people who do not have the necessary capital to start in the world of investments. Specifically, investment funds work thanks to the fact that an ad... view more [+]

Investment Companies, also known as Investment Funds, are usually an attractive alternative for those people who do not have the necessary capital to start in the world of investments. Specifically, investment funds work thanks to the fact that an administrator consolidates the money of several peop... view more [+]

First Global LegalTech Hub event celebrated in Italy

Milan, 29 May 2024 - The first Global LegalTech Hub (GLTH) face-to-face event in Italy, held on 28 May at Spazio Chiossetto in Milan, was a resounding success, thanks to the large attendance and the p... view more [+]

Milan, 29 May 2024 - The first Global LegalTech Hub (GLTH) face-to-face event in Italy, held on 28 May at Spazio Chiossetto in Milan, was a resounding success, thanks to the large attendance and the participation of leading professionals from the Ita... view more [+]

Milan, 29 May 2024 - The first Global LegalTech Hub (GLTH) face-to-face event in Italy, held on 28 May at Spazio Chiossetto in Milan, was a resounding success, thanks to the large attendance and the participation of leading professionals from the Italian legaltech sector and the collaboration of Gui... view more [+]

New proposed bill seeks to regulate artificial intelligence systems in Chile

Chile

The initiative creates a regulatory framework for providers and implementers of AI systems in the country.

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Bofill Mir Abogados - On May 7, a bill seeking to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) systems was introduced in the Chilean Chamber of Deputies by presidential initiative. The purpose of this bill is to promote the creation, development, innovat... view more [+]

Bofill Mir Abogados - On May 7, a bill seeking to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) systems was introduced in the Chilean Chamber of Deputies by presidential initiative. The purpose of this bill is to promote the creation, development, innovation and implementation of AI systems at the servic... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca strengthens its Insurance practice with Felipe Vázquez Acedo, from Hogan Lovells

Spain

Felipe, a specialist in insurance transactions and regulatory matters, will join the firm’s Madrid-based insurance practice, which is led by Joaquí...

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Pérez-Llorca today announced the appointment of Felipe Vázquez Acedo as a partner in its insurance practice. Felipe has more than 15 years of proven experience advising insurance and reinsurance companies and other financial sector institutions ... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca today announced the appointment of Felipe Vázquez Acedo as a partner in its insurance practice. Felipe has more than 15 years of proven experience advising insurance and reinsurance companies and other financial sector institutions on the full range of transactional and regulatory ... view more [+]

BLP renews its brand: the new face of corporate legal advice in Central America

Costa Rica, Latin America-wide

BLP excitedly announces the official launch of its new brand image. This precise and modern change reflects everything that BLP represents while reaffirming its commitment to excellence in corporate l... view more [+]

BLP excitedly announces the official launch of its new brand image. This precise and modern change reflects everything that BLP represents while reaffirming its commitment to excellence in corporate legal advice. Since our founding in 2003, BLP ... view more [+]

BLP excitedly announces the official launch of its new brand image. This precise and modern change reflects everything that BLP represents while reaffirming its commitment to excellence in corporate legal advice. Since our founding in 2003, BLP has redefined legal services in the region by acti... view more [+]

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Nadia Chaves Zúñiga: from immigration to compliance, how to cover different branches of law and the lessons learned

Costa Rica

Latin Counsel spoke with Nadia Chaves Zúñiga, Senior Manager at EY Law in Costa Rica, about how technology is affecting compliance processes and the legal challenges that persist for migrants in her... view more [+]

Latin Counsel spoke with Nadia Chaves Zúñiga, Senior Manager at EY Law in Costa Rica, about how technology is affecting compliance processes and the legal challenges that persist for migrants in her country. Chaves Zúñiga, a versatile lawyer who ... view more [+]

Latin Counsel spoke with Nadia Chaves Zúñiga, Senior Manager at EY Law in Costa Rica, about how technology is affecting compliance processes and the legal challenges that persist for migrants in her country. Chaves Zúñiga, a versatile lawyer who posseses marketing skills and is in charge of seve... view more [+]

Only 2% of the world’s venture capital investment goes to women-led businesses

International

Veronica Raffo, Partner at Ferrere (Uruguay) reflects on Cherie Blair’s words during the 2024 IBA Group Members’ Leadership Summit in London.

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As many of you know, for years I have been participating in events focusing on developing women’s leadership as a way to step up inclusion and equity in organizations and in society as a whole. I also read a lot on these issues. Data mostly come... view more [+]

As many of you know, for years I have been participating in events focusing on developing women’s leadership as a way to step up inclusion and equity in organizations and in society as a whole. I also read a lot on these issues. Data mostly comes as no surprise, but when I heard an extraordinar... view more [+]

Chile’s CCR Opens the Door to the Approval of Irish Retail Investor Alternative Investment Funds

Chile

Alessandri - On the occasion of the recent application for approval by the Comisión Clasificadora de Riesgo (CCR) of the first Retail Investor Alternative Investment Fund (RIAIF) authorized by t... view more [+]

Alessandri - On the occasion of the recent application for approval by the Comisión Clasificadora de Riesgo (CCR) of the first Retail Investor Alternative Investment Fund (RIAIF) authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland, the CCR amended the cr... view more [+]

Alessandri - On the occasion of the recent application for approval by the Comisión Clasificadora de Riesgo (CCR) of the first Retail Investor Alternative Investment Fund (RIAIF) authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland, the CCR amended the criteria for approval of foreign closed-end investme... view more [+]

Garrigues and Microsoft sign a strategic collaboration agreement to drive innovation and the use of AI

Latin America-wide, Spain

Both companies will explore opportunities for collaboration in the context of digital products and services for the corporate market offered by Garrig...

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Garrigues and Microsoft have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to foster innovation and, among other aspects, accelerate the firm’s digitalization process, optimize its operations, increase the productivity of its lawyers and administrativ... view more [+]

Garrigues and Microsoft have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to foster innovation and, among other aspects, accelerate the firm’s digitalization process, optimize its operations, increase the productivity of its lawyers and administrative staff and improve the management of its clients�... view more [+]

Alessandri successfully hosts first CEIA-40 meeting in Santiago

Chile

Alessandri Abogados - Arbitration experts met in Santiago to discuss the impact and enforceability of escalation clauses at the successful first meeting of the CEIA-40. The CEIA-40 group, in collab... view more [+]

Alessandri Abogados - Arbitration experts met in Santiago to discuss the impact and enforceability of escalation clauses at the successful first meeting of the CEIA-40. The CEIA-40 group, in collaboration with Alessandri Abogados and FK Economics,... view more [+]

Alessandri Abogados - Arbitration experts met in Santiago to discuss the impact and enforceability of escalation clauses at the successful first meeting of the CEIA-40. The CEIA-40 group, in collaboration with Alessandri Abogados and FK Economics, convened a group of arbitration experts at its fi... view more [+]

Convertible Debt as a Fundraising Tool

Central America

Alegalis - In the growing context of start-ups and their forms of financing, one of the most widely used tools is convertible debt, which is a flexible and effective mechanism to leverage fundraisi... view more [+]

Alegalis - In the growing context of start-ups and their forms of financing, one of the most widely used tools is convertible debt, which is a flexible and effective mechanism to leverage fundraising rounds. Essentially, convertible debt is debt t... view more [+]

Alegalis - In the growing context of start-ups and their forms of financing, one of the most widely used tools is convertible debt, which is a flexible and effective mechanism to leverage fundraising rounds. Essentially, convertible debt is debt that starts as a loan and is later capitalised and ... view more [+]

SCJN ratifies the validity of the Hydrocarbons Law Reform - AI 91/2021

Mexico

Galicia Abogados - In session of 29 April 2024, the Plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (the Plenary of the SCJN) resolved the action of unconstitutionality 91/2021, recognising the ... view more [+]

Galicia Abogados - In session of 29 April 2024, the Plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (the Plenary of the SCJN) resolved the action of unconstitutionality 91/2021, recognising the validity of articles 51, section III, 53, second p... view more [+]

Galicia Abogados - In session of 29 April 2024, the Plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (the Plenary of the SCJN) resolved the action of unconstitutionality 91/2021, recognising the validity of articles 51, section III, 53, second paragraph, 57 and 59 Bis of the Hydrocarbons Law (t... view more [+]

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 [+]

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 [+]

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