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Legal news from Latin America and Spain

China Desk · Technology, Data, Cybersecurity & AI

Binance co-CEO addresses US$6.3 billion heist, AI risks and infrastructure at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026

Nov 3

News · Cybersecurity

When protecting the company is no longer enough

BLPNov 1

Intellectual Property

Strategic IP realignment: McDonald’s leaves FIFA to build its own assets

Oct 31

Intellectual Property

Dual Duo Ambush: The Legal Boundaries of Real-Time Marketing

Brazil · ChinaAnjie Broad Law Firm · LB Intellectual PropertyOct 31

Also on the front page

Corporate Investigations in Mexico

MexicoVon Wobeser y SierraOct 29

Bomchil and Sáenz Valiente advise on Metrotel’s USD 450 million acquisition of assets from Telecom and Telefónica Argentina

ArgentinaBomchilOct 29

Pérez-Llorca secures Tier 1 rankings in 22 practice areas in The Legal 500 Latin America 2027

Oct 29

Ganfeng boosts its lithium investment with USD 180 million and a new joint venture with Lithium Argentina

Oct 20

Nader, Hayaux & Goebel named Mexico Capital Markets Firm of the Year at the IFLR Americas Awards 2026

MexicoNader, Hayaux y Goebel, S.C.Oct 27

Cuatrecasas discusses arbitration challenges between Asia and Latin America at Hong Kong Arbitration Week

CuatrecasasOct 23

DealsWho advised whom

Deal

Carey advises Baillie Lodges on Chilean tranche of approximately USD 200 million multicurrency refinancing

Carey · AshurstSep 29

Deal

Nader Hayaux Goebel advises EPM on TICSA sale to Odinsa

MexicoNader, Hayaux y Goebel, S.C. · GarriguesSep 27

Deal

Nader Hayaux & Goebel advises Fibra Hotel on MXN 10 billion programme

Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, S.C.Sep 25

Deal

Carey advises Smurfit Westrock on US$420 million acquisition of CMPC corrugated packaging business

ChileCareySep 24

AppointmentsPeople on the move

Pérez-Llorca strengthens New York and Madrid with two Colombian partners

Pérez-LlorcaSep 16

Rocío Olea Salgado named Co-Lead of WLW Mexico Corporate & M&A Commission

MexicoGreenberg Traurig, S.C.Sep 10

VIVANCO & VIVANCO names Diego Amen Senior Director & Chair in Miami

VIVANCO & VIVANCO · FerrereSep 2

Pérez-Llorca appoints five partners in Peru and Portugal

PeruPérez-Llorca · Miranda & Amado AbogadosSep 1

Jorge Trelles joins Hernández & Cía.

PeruHernández & Cía. Abogados · DLA PiperAug 22

Vinson & Elkins adds Enrique Dancausa to strengthen cross-border M&A capabilities

Vinson & Elkins LLPAug 5

By jurisdiction

Chile52 this year

Argentina36 this year

Bomchil and Sáenz Valiente advise on Metrotel’s USD 450 million acquisition of assets from Telecom and Telefónica ArgentinaDeal
Marval strengthens its Mining, Arbitration, Employment and Finance practices with the appointment of four new partnersAppointment
VIVANCO & VIVANCO: A Measured Approach to AI-Powered Legal ServicesNews

Mexico30 this year

Corporate Investigations in MexicoNews
Mexico and the Self-Managed Workday: Greater Autonomy, but More Rules as WellNews
Nader, Hayaux & Goebel named Mexico Capital Markets Firm of the Year at the IFLR Americas Awards 2026News

Guatemala15 this year

ALEGALIS | What the new Anti-Money Laundering Law means for entrepreneursNews
ARIAS marks a milestone in Guatemala with first patent granted under APG programIntellectual Property
ALEGALIS examines the impact of Guatemala’s IUSI reformLegislation

Spain14 this year

Peru11 this year

Interviews

Interview

Interview | Roberto Silva: "Today, Argentina is sending a clear signal of openness and integration to the world"

ArgentinaMarval O’Farrell MairalJul 7

Interview

New AML Law in Guatemala: key issues for notaries and legal professional

GuatemalaAlegalisJul 7

Interview

Interview: Jorge Garnier, EY Law Leader for Argentina, on the occasion of the firm’s 10th anniversary

ArgentinaEY Law · White & Case LLPMay 22

Rankings & reports

Pérez-Llorca Leads Chambers Latin America 2027 Band 1 Rankings

Pérez-LlorcaAug 20

Chambers Latin America 2027: Who Leads the Region

Baker McKenzie SC · Bruchou & Funes de RiojaAug 20

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China Desk · Technology, Data, Cybersecurity & AI

Binance co-CEO addresses US$6.3 billion heist, AI risks and infrastructure at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026

Nov 3

Intellectual Property

Dual Duo Ambush: The Legal Boundaries of Real-Time Marketing

Brazil · ChinaAnjie Broad Law Firm · LB Intellectual PropertyOct 31

China Desk

Job Opportunity | International renewable energy company seeks senior lawyer for expansion between Asia and Latin America

Oct 26