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FERRERE and Beccar Varela advise McDonald’s on multiple franchise agreement in Paraguay

FERRERE (Paraguay) and Beccar Varela (Argentina) have jointly advised McDonald’s Latin America LLC in the negotiation and signing in March of a multi-unit franchise agreement (MUFA) with the company... view more [+]

FERRERE (Paraguay) and Beccar Varela (Argentina) have jointly advised McDonald’s Latin America LLC in the negotiation and signing in March of a multi-unit franchise agreement (MUFA) with the company’s Paraguayan Development Licensee for the opera... view more [+]

FERRERE (Paraguay) and Beccar Varela (Argentina) have jointly advised McDonald’s Latin America LLC in the negotiation and signing in March of a multi-unit franchise agreement (MUFA) with the company’s Paraguayan Development Licensee for the operation of the 25 existing McDonald’s restaurants i... view more [+]

Iberoamerican news: Ecuador prepares popular consultation and referendum, Chile and Bolivia condemn statements in Argentina, Spain studies way to regularize migrants’ status

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Spain

Ecuador prepares for the popular consultation and referendum This Sunday, April 21, Ecuadorians will participate in a popular consultation and referendum called by President Daniel Noboa. The 11... view more [+]

Ecuador prepares for the popular consultation and referendum This Sunday, April 21, Ecuadorians will participate in a popular consultation and referendum called by President Daniel Noboa. The 11 questions to be discussed focus, for the most par... view more [+]

Ecuador prepares for the popular consultation and referendum This Sunday, April 21, Ecuadorians will participate in a popular consultation and referendum called by President Daniel Noboa. The 11 questions to be discussed focus, for the most part, on potential security reforms to address the vi... view more [+]

Alternative Assets - Central Bank Finally Raises Investment Limits for Chilean Pension Funds

Chile

Following a recommendation made last year by the Chilean pension regulator (Superintendencia de Pensiones), the Central Bank of Chile has published on Monday April 15, 2024, its resolution raising the... view more [+]

Following a recommendation made last year by the Chilean pension regulator (Superintendencia de Pensiones), the Central Bank of Chile has published on Monday April 15, 2024, its resolution raising the aggregate investment limits for all of the differ... view more [+]

Following a recommendation made last year by the Chilean pension regulator (Superintendencia de Pensiones), the Central Bank of Chile has published on Monday April 15, 2024, its resolution raising the aggregate investment limits for all of the different types of Chilean pension funds managed by AFPs... view more [+]

CELAC members evaluate possible sanctions against Ecuador after raid on Mexican embassy

Ecuador, Mexico

In a virtual session led by Honduras, the assault on the diplomatic headquarters in Quito aimed at arresting former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge G...

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This Tuesday, April 16, the leaders of the CELAC countries, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, met to address the diplomatic crisis involving Ecuador and Mexico. At the meeting, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as... view more [+]

This Tuesday, April 16, the leaders of the CELAC countries, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, met to address the diplomatic crisis involving Ecuador and Mexico. At the meeting, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador asked his peers to support him in his complaint aga... view more [+]

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Sandra Reed: social commitment and pro-bono work strengthening citizen initiatives and sustainable projects in Ecuador

Ecuador

Latin Counsel spoke with Sandra Reed, partner and leader of the Infrastructure practice at Pérez, Bustamante & Ponce, about her social work as a lawy...

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Latin Counsel: How did you become interested in law and what do you like the most about your work? Sandra Reed: I always wanted to be a lawyer, since I can remember I dreamed of going out to defend causes. I love new cases, the issues that force m... view more [+]

Latin Counsel: How did you become interested in law and what do you like the most about your work? Sandra Reed: I always wanted to be a lawyer, since I can remember I dreamed of going out to defend causes. I love new cases, the issues that force me to study and look for creative solutions, but mo... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca lands in Mexico with the integration of González Calvillo

Mexico

Pérez-Llorca today announced the integration of Mexican law firm González Calvillo, a move that confirms the elite Spanish firm’s ambitious plans in Latin America. Following the integration wit... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca today announced the integration of Mexican law firm González Calvillo, a move that confirms the elite Spanish firm’s ambitious plans in Latin America. Following the integration with González Calvillo, Pérez-Llorca’s initial pl... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca today announced the integration of Mexican law firm González Calvillo, a move that confirms the elite Spanish firm’s ambitious plans in Latin America. Following the integration with González Calvillo, Pérez-Llorca’s initial platform in Mexico will have approximately 100 lawye... view more [+]

Spanish Investment in Latin America Outlook: 76% of Spanish companies plan to increase their investments by 2024

Latin America-wide

IE University, Auxadi and Iberia present their 16th Report on Spanish Investment in Ibero-America

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The annual report on Spanish Investment in Latin America, signed by the Instituto de Empresa (IE University), Auxadi and Iberia, has been presented at the Casa de América in Madrid. According to the report, 76% of Spanish companies plan to increa... view more [+]

The annual report on Spanish Investment in Latin America, signed by the Instituto de Empresa (IE University), Auxadi and Iberia, has been presented at the Casa de América in Madrid. According to the report, 76% of Spanish companies plan to increase their investments in Latin America by 2024. Thi... view more [+]

Bruchou, Cleary Gottlieb and Posadas, Posadas & Vecino advise The Clorox Company on the sale of its operations in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP and Posadas, Posadas & Vecino advised The Clorox Company (Clorox) on the sale of its operations in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay to a... view more [+]

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP and Posadas, Posadas & Vecino advised The Clorox Company (Clorox) on the sale of its operations in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay to an investment group led by Apex Capital. The tra... view more [+]

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP and Posadas, Posadas & Vecino advised The Clorox Company (Clorox) on the sale of its operations in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay to an investment group led by Apex Capital. The transaction included Clorox Argentina’s two manufac... view more [+]

2024 Latin America Corruption Survey: corporate compliance is helping combat illicit activities, but skepticism over anti-corruption laws persists

Latin America-wide

The 2024 Latin America Corruption Survey, conducted by Miller & Chevallier alongside leading law firms, reveals persistent corruption in the region. The report, published last week, spans various in... view more [+]

The 2024 Latin America Corruption Survey, conducted by Miller & Chevallier alongside leading law firms, reveals persistent corruption in the region. The report, published last week, spans various industries and roles, gathering insights from over 1... view more [+]

The 2024 Latin America Corruption Survey, conducted by Miller & Chevallier alongside leading law firms, reveals persistent corruption in the region. The report, published last week, spans various industries and roles, gathering insights from over 1,000 professionals across the region and the US an... view more [+]

The Pérez-Llorca/ICADE Chair analyzes the evolution of the contracting prohibition in Law 9/2017 on Public Sector Contracts

Spain

Pérez-Llorca and the Faculty of Law of Comillas Pontifical University (Comillas ICADE) have organized the sixth session of their joint Chair on Economics and Competition Law. In it, the speakers add... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca and the Faculty of Law of Comillas Pontifical University (Comillas ICADE) have organized the sixth session of their joint Chair on Economics and Competition Law. In it, the speakers addressed the latest developments in the procurement ... view more [+]

Pérez-Llorca and the Faculty of Law of Comillas Pontifical University (Comillas ICADE) have organized the sixth session of their joint Chair on Economics and Competition Law. In it, the speakers addressed the latest developments in the procurement prohibition of Law 9/2017, of November 8, on Publi... view more [+]

BLP collaborates in the Latin America Corruption Survey 2024

Latin America-wide

BLP, a leading law firm in Central America, is proud to announce its collaboration on the Latin America Corruption Survey 2024, focusing on reports from El Salvador and Costa Rica. This groundbreaking... view more [+]

BLP, a leading law firm in Central America, is proud to announce its collaboration on the Latin America Corruption Survey 2024, focusing on reports from El Salvador and Costa Rica. This groundbreaking survey, conducted in association with Miller & Ch... view more [+]

BLP, a leading law firm in Central America, is proud to announce its collaboration on the Latin America Corruption Survey 2024, focusing on reports from El Salvador and Costa Rica. This groundbreaking survey, conducted in association with Miller & Chevalier Chartered and 14 collaborating law firms i... view more [+]

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Marlen Estévez Sanz: How to strengthen leadership qualities and empower women in the legal field

Spain

Latin Counsel spoke with Marlen Estévez Sanz, partner and head of the Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation Department at RocaJunyent, about the esse...

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Latin Counsel: How has your evolution within RocaJunyent been? Marlen Estévez Sanz: My evolution within RocaJunyent has been rewarding and enriching. It is a place where I have had the opportunity to learn and grow professionally, assuming progre... view more [+]

Latin Counsel: How has your evolution within RocaJunyent been? Marlen Estévez Sanz: My evolution within RocaJunyent has been rewarding and enriching. It is a place where I have had the opportunity to learn and grow professionally, assuming progressively more responsibilities. Over time, I have a... view more [+]

Alejandro Martinez de Hoz and Jonathan Ulrich leave White & Case to join Paul Hastings

Latin America-wide, United States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Jonathan Hamilton’s recent move from White & Case to Paul Hastings as co-chair of the firm’s arbitration practice, Alejandro Martínez de Hoz and Jonathan Ulrich hav... view more [+]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Jonathan Hamilton’s recent move from White & Case to Paul Hastings as co-chair of the firm’s arbitration practice, Alejandro Martínez de Hoz and Jonathan Ulrich have also left White & Case to join Hamilton at Paul ... view more [+]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Jonathan Hamilton’s recent move from White & Case to Paul Hastings as co-chair of the firm’s arbitration practice, Alejandro Martínez de Hoz and Jonathan Ulrich have also left White & Case to join Hamilton at Paul Hastings. Both lawyers join the firm’s arbitr... view more [+]

The impact of AI on the delivery of legal services: Challenges for law firms

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According to Bill Gates, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change the way we work and live within five years. The Microsoft co-founder argues that the development of AI is as fundamental as... view more [+]

According to Bill Gates, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change the way we work and live within five years. The Microsoft co-founder argues that the development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the Internet, which forever chang... view more [+]

According to Bill Gates, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change the way we work and live within five years. The Microsoft co-founder argues that the development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the Internet, which forever changed the way we communicate and interact with our cu... view more [+]

III Congreso de derecho Societario - 21, 22 and 23 May - El Instituto

El Instituto is proud to present its III Congreso de Derecho Societario. More than 1,500 participants, more than 60 speakers, more than 10 countries in its previous editions! The Company: ever... view more [+]

El Instituto is proud to present its III Congreso de Derecho Societario. More than 1,500 participants, more than 60 speakers, more than 10 countries in its previous editions! The Company: everything related to corporate matters Conflicts b... view more [+]

El Instituto is proud to present its III Congreso de Derecho Societario. More than 1,500 participants, more than 60 speakers, more than 10 countries in its previous editions! The Company: everything related to corporate matters Conflicts between Shareholders Corporate Practice. In... view more [+]

Neosmart and Latin Counsel join forces to integrate ethical AI into the legal sector

According to a Goldman Sachs report, the legal sector is the second most susceptible to automation through artificial intelligence, with 44% of its tasks exposed, second only to the office and adminis... view more [+]

According to a Goldman Sachs report, the legal sector is the second most susceptible to automation through artificial intelligence, with 44% of its tasks exposed, second only to the office and administrative support industry. The disruption brought a... view more [+]

According to a Goldman Sachs report, the legal sector is the second most susceptible to automation through artificial intelligence, with 44% of its tasks exposed, second only to the office and administrative support industry. The disruption brought about by AI has a cross-cutting impact and is leadi... view more [+]

New Criminal Figures: Credit Card Law in Guatemala

Guatemala

Cristian Rojas, Director of the Criminal Litigation Department at Alegalis in Guatemala, speaks to us about the new criminal figures for Credit Cards

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The emerging criminal phenomena of recent years have caused adverse effects on the behavior of the region’s financial systems, especially for Guatemala, which happens to be the country with more actions aimed at financial fraud in Latin America. Th... view more [+]

The emerging criminal phenomena of recent years have caused adverse effects on the behavior of the region’s financial systems, especially for Guatemala, which happens to be the country with more actions aimed at financial fraud in Latin America. These actions are nothing more than the reflection o... view more [+]

Spain to end its "Golden Visa" for foreign investors

Spain

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced his government’s plans to suppress the Golden Visa, which allows non-EU citizens access to residency when they invest more than €500,000 in real... view more [+]

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced his government’s plans to suppress the Golden Visa, which allows non-EU citizens access to residency when they invest more than €500,000 in real estate. Once granted, the Golden Visa allows i... view more [+]

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced his government’s plans to suppress the Golden Visa, which allows non-EU citizens access to residency when they invest more than €500,000 in real estate. Once granted, the Golden Visa allows its holder to reside legally in Spain and travel wi... view more [+]

Marval participates in the issuance of Aluar Aluminio Argentino Secured Notes for USD 100M

Argentina

Aluar Aluminio Argentino SAIC is a company with domestic capital, managed in accordance with the most demanding international industry standards and in constant evolution. Owing to a continuous invest... view more [+]

Aluar Aluminio Argentino SAIC is a company with domestic capital, managed in accordance with the most demanding international industry standards and in constant evolution. Owing to a continuous investment plan, its current aluminum production capacit... view more [+]

Aluar Aluminio Argentino SAIC is a company with domestic capital, managed in accordance with the most demanding international industry standards and in constant evolution. Owing to a continuous investment plan, its current aluminum production capacity is 460,000 tons per year, enabling it to fully s... view more [+]

Arias advises Hoshizaki in the strategic acquisition of Fogel’s shares

Arias Law, April 2024 - ARIAS is pleased to announce its role as legal advisors to Hoshizaki in the strategic alliance with Fogel through the acquisition of shares in Fogel Company Inc. This transacti... view more [+]

Arias Law, April 2024 - ARIAS is pleased to announce its role as legal advisors to Hoshizaki in the strategic alliance with Fogel through the acquisition of shares in Fogel Company Inc. This transaction is a significant achievement for all involved, ... view more [+]

Arias Law, April 2024 - ARIAS is pleased to announce its role as legal advisors to Hoshizaki in the strategic alliance with Fogel through the acquisition of shares in Fogel Company Inc. This transaction is a significant achievement for all involved, especially for Hoshizaki, as it marks the beginnin... view more [+]

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja appoints two new Partners and two Expert Consultants

Argentina

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners and two consultants. Lucila Tagliaferro is appointed Partner specialising in Corporate Labour Law and Nicolás Dulc... view more [+]

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners and two consultants. Lucila Tagliaferro is appointed Partner specialising in Corporate Labour Law and Nicolás Dulce is appointed Partner specialising in Corporate L... view more [+]

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners and two consultants. Lucila Tagliaferro is appointed Partner specialising in Corporate Labour Law and Nicolás Dulce is appointed Partner specialising in Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions and Energy. Andrea Cal... view more [+]

Three news stories from Ibero-America:High tax pressure in Spain, armed U.S. military to enter Mexico, HRW denounces Colombia and Panama over migrants

Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Spain

Tax burden in Spain reaches 39%, according to the IEE Spain’s Institute of Economic Studies indicated this Wednesday, April 3, that tax revenues will grow percentage-wise more than GDP. The Ta... view more [+]

Tax burden in Spain reaches 39%, according to the IEE Spain’s Institute of Economic Studies indicated this Wednesday, April 3, that tax revenues will grow percentage-wise more than GDP. The Tax Competitiveness 2023: Tighter corporate taxation... view more [+]

Tax burden in Spain reaches 39%, according to the IEE Spain’s Institute of Economic Studies indicated this Wednesday, April 3, that tax revenues will grow percentage-wise more than GDP. The Tax Competitiveness 2023: Tighter corporate taxation in Spain slows economic growth report criticizes ... view more [+]

Beccar Varela appoints Maximiliano D’Auro as new Managing Partner

Argentina

Beccar Varela - As of April, Maximiliano N. D’Auro takes over as Managing Partner of Beccar Varela, a leading full-service corporate law firm in Argentina. Some years ago, the partners of Becca... view more [+]

Beccar Varela - As of April, Maximiliano N. D’Auro takes over as Managing Partner of Beccar Varela, a leading full-service corporate law firm in Argentina. Some years ago, the partners of Beccar Varela designed a succession plan, anticipating ... view more [+]

Beccar Varela - As of April, Maximiliano N. D’Auro takes over as Managing Partner of Beccar Varela, a leading full-service corporate law firm in Argentina. Some years ago, the partners of Beccar Varela designed a succession plan, anticipating that Horacio E. Beccar Varela - Managing Partner f... view more [+]

Cuatrecasas, Cravath and Arent Fox Schiff share their experience using AI

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IBA Conference: Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America

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Miami’s warm weather was the perfect setting for the Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America event, organised by the International Bar Association (IBA) between 13 and 15 March. The conferences and programme were split between the Ritz-Carlton So... view more [+]

Miami’s warm weather was the perfect setting for the Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America event, organised by the International Bar Association (IBA) between 13 and 15 March. The conferences and programme were split between the Ritz-Carlton South Beach and SLS South Beach hotels, where some o... view more [+]

TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised on the creation of the "PARETO Series 3" Financial Trust

Argentina

TCA Tanoira Cassagne acted as deal counsel for the transaction in the issuance of the new trust PARETO Series 3 (the Trust), under the Global Trust Securities Program PARETO (the Program). TMF Trus... view more [+]

TCA Tanoira Cassagne acted as deal counsel for the transaction in the issuance of the new trust PARETO Series 3 (the Trust), under the Global Trust Securities Program PARETO (the Program). TMF Trust Company (Argentina) S.A. acted as trustee and is... view more [+]

TCA Tanoira Cassagne acted as deal counsel for the transaction in the issuance of the new trust PARETO Series 3 (the Trust), under the Global Trust Securities Program PARETO (the Program). TMF Trust Company (Argentina) S.A. acted as trustee and issuer (the Trustee) and Espacio Digital S.A. acted ... view more [+]

SENER invalidates decrees that modified guidelines for Clean Energy Certificates

Mexico

Galicia - On March 12, 2024, the Ministry of Energy (SENER) published, on the Official Federal Gazette, the resolution by which it invalidates the decrees that modified the guidelines that established... view more [+]

Galicia - On March 12, 2024, the Ministry of Energy (SENER) published, on the Official Federal Gazette, the resolution by which it invalidates the decrees that modified the guidelines that established the requirements for the granting of Clean Energy... view more [+]

Galicia - On March 12, 2024, the Ministry of Energy (SENER) published, on the Official Federal Gazette, the resolution by which it invalidates the decrees that modified the guidelines that established the requirements for the granting of Clean Energy Certificates (CELS)1 originally issued by SENER. ... view more [+]

Emergency protocol: What to do before calling a lawyer?

El Salvador

There are many manuals, practices and advice for lawyers presenting cases to the judiciary. However, there is little information for clients on how to deal with the preliminary issues of court proceed... view more [+]

There are many manuals, practices and advice for lawyers presenting cases to the judiciary. However, there is little information for clients on how to deal with the preliminary issues of court proceedings or any other form of dispute resolution. Of c... view more [+]

There are many manuals, practices and advice for lawyers presenting cases to the judiciary. However, there is little information for clients on how to deal with the preliminary issues of court proceedings or any other form of dispute resolution. Of course, as a general rule, it is alarming that an e... view more [+]

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