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New regime for regularizing obligations and credits with CAMMESA

Argentina, Bomchil

Bomchil - On April 23, 2025, Provision No. 1/25 (the "Provision") of the Undersecretariat of Electric Energy was published in the Official Gazette, by which a new regime for the regularization of obligations of the Wholesale Electricity Market (MEM) was approved for debts held with the Wholesale Ele...

Greenberg Traurig advises Procaps on $130 million equity investment and $209 million debt restructuring in Latin America

United States, Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a global law firm, advised Procaps Group, a leading integrated pharmaceutical and healthcare company in Latin America, on its $130 million equity investment, comprehensive debt restructuring of approximately $209 million and strategic leadership transition. Procaps raised...

Pérez-Llorca strengthens its IP practice with the addition of Cristina Duch as Partner

Spain, Pérez-Llorca

Pérez-Llorca has incorporated Cristina Duch as a partner to strengthen the Firm’s Intellectual Property practice from its Barcelona office. With more than 25 years of experience in strategic advice on trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs, unfair competition, advertising and trade secrets and ...

Inspiring Women in Law: a conversation with AI Expert Nicolle Lafosse, Of Counsel at Diaz Reus

International, Nicolle Lafosse | Diaz Reus

«I realized there were people creating a whole new economy who needed legal guidance»

Nicolle Lafosse’s journey into technology law started with a simple curiosity. She found herself wondering why the legal implications of Web3 weren’t being discussed more, especially early on. This curiosity led her to explore a new client base that ...

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Rebaza, Alcazar & De Las Casas advises on US$145 million agreement for the sale of Compañía Minera Kolpa to Endeavour Silver Corp.

Peru, Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas

Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas in Lima, Peru advised the sellers, which are members of Arias Resource Capital Management and Grupo Raffo, respectively, in the execution of a definitive agreement dated 01 April 2025 for the sale of all issued and outstanding shares of Compañía Minera Kolpa S.A. ("Ko...

Marval advises Petronas on the sale of its upstream operations in Argentinato Vista Energy

Argentina, Marval O’Farrell Mairal

Marval O’Farrell Mairal, together with Mayer Brown, advised PETRONAS Carigali Canada B.V. and PETRONAS Carigali International E&P B.V. (PETRONAS) in the sale of PETRONAS E&P Argentina S.A. (PEPASA) to Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (Vista) and Vista Argentina S.A.U. PEPASA. PEPASA owns 50% of the c...

Alessandri Podcast: Celebrating musical creativity and intellectual property protection on AlessandriTalks

Chile, Alessandri; Intellectual Property

In this episode of AlessandriTalks, Alessandri celebrates World Intellectual Property Day with a tribute to music, creativity, and the rights that protect it. This year, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has chosen music as its central theme. Under the slogan "To the rhythm of IP,"...

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TCA Tanoira Cassagne advises Grupo Financiero Galicia in its alliance with Santander

Argentina, TCA Tanoira Cassagne

TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised Grupo Financiero Galicia (GFG) in the negotiation, structuring and implementation of its recent strategic alliance with Banco Santander to enhance financing to the agricultural sector through Nera, a company that until now was exclusively owned by GFG. Nera is an inno...

Trump administration shrugs off International Corruption

United States, InLaw Alliance Webinar

What will happen after the suspension of the FCPA? The international network of law firms InLaw Alliance convened an interesting webinar to analyze the global consequences of the at least momentary withdrawal of the US from the fight against international corruption, and the regulatory vacuum it lea...

Doing Business in Argentina 2025

Argentina

The law firm Marval O’Farrell Mairal announces the launch of its Doing Business in Argentina 2025 guide, a key resource designed for investors and entrepreneurs interested in exploring opportunities in the Argentine market. This report, prepared by a team of Marval’s legal and financial experts, ...

Yosbel Ibarra, new President of Amigos For Kids

United States, Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig’s Miami’s Co-Managing Shareholder Yosbel Ibarra has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors for Amigos For Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and strengthen families. A dedicated supported of Amigos for Kids for ten years, Ibarra most rece...

Building trusted Partnerships with Families’ Advisers - Two minutes with Lexie Turner

United States, Alexandra Turner | Stonehage Fleming

Why do professional advisers refer business to Stonehage Fleming? Those that we work with tell us that they come to us for our technical competence. While there are other providers of family office advice in the market, our longevity and in the sector and experience of supporting international cl...

Galicia Shines at the Legal 500 Mexico Awards

Mexico, Galicia Abogados | Legal 500 Mexico Awards 2025

Galicia has received multiple accolades at the recent Legal 500 Mexico Awards, highlighting its expertise in various fields. The elite Mexican firm was honored with the following firm awards: · Mexico Firm of the Year · Banking and Finance Firm of the Year · Energy Firm of the Year · Enviro...

Alessandri participates in the Universidad de los Andes’ Law Job Fair

Chile, Alessandri Abogados

Alessandri Abogados, together with more than 20 public and private institutions, participated in the III Law Career Fair at Universidad de los Andes. More than 300 students and alumni attended the fair, where Alessandri’s partners and associates conducted around 40 interviews and answered questions ...

Inspiring Women in Law: a conversation with Julia Villanueva, Litigation, Insolvency and Restructuring Partner at Bomchil

Argentina, Bomchil

"Justice is not just an ideal, it is a passion that drives us to fight for what is right"

Julia Villanueva is a reference in the Argentine legal field, standing out as a partner at Bomchil law firm and contributing her vast experience in Li...

Who can be considered the owner of an AI-generated work?

Peru, Ingrid Escobar | OMC

OMC abogados - Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various industries, from medicine to finance, revolutionizing how content is created, distributed, and managed. In Peru, the integration of AI in creative processes raises key questions about intellectual property and copyright. As these te...

DLA Piper Chile welcomes José Tomás Correa as new partner in the Public Law and Regulated Markets practice area

Chile, DLA Piper

DLA Piper Chile has announced the incorporation of José Tomás Correa Concha as a new partner in the Public Law and Regulated Markets practice area. With an outstanding career of more than 15 years in the legal field, Correa joins the team after closing a significant cycle in FerradaNehme, where he w...

Pérez-Llorca Laboral al Día: New IA labor obligations under discussion

Spain

The Labor, Compensation and Benefits area of Pérez-Llorca organized at its Barcelona headquarters the session "New labor obligations regarding Artificial Intelligence", within the framework of the cycle ’Pérez-Llorca Laboral al Día’. The seminar was attended by Manel Hernàndez and Marc París, partne...

IV Congress of Corporate Law | The Institute

Ecuador, Latin America-wide, Rodolfo Papa

During March 26th, 27th and 28th, the IV Congress of Corporate Law, organized by El Instituto (Ecuador), was held in remote format via ZOOM. This event was attended by speakers from Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Brazil and Spain, who are recognized academic references and leaders in the pra...

Inspiring Women in Law: a conversation with Chantal Williams, Head of Marketing & BD at Von Wobeser y Sierra

Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra

«To drive meaningful change in the legal industry, we must embrace a mindset of continuous learning and innovation. It’s about challenging the status quo and finding new ways to serve our clients effectively and empathetically. »

In this enlightening conversation, we sit down with Chantal Williams-Orozco, Head of Business Development, Marketing, and Communications at Von Wobese...

BLP GC Summit: where Innovation meets Legal Leadership

Central America, BLP | GC Summit 2025

BLP has successfully celebrated the ninth edition of its GC Summit, consolidating itself as a flagship event in Central America. Designed to bring together General Counsel and legal leaders from the most influential companies in the region, this forum has established itself as a distinctive space...

Bofill Mir advises on the Acquisition of WOM and its Subsidiaries by the Ad Hoc WOM Group

Chile, Bofill Mir Abogados

Bofill Mir Abogados advised a group of creditors known as the "Ad Hoc WOM Group" on the $1.6 billion acquisition of WOM and its subsidiaries. This acquisition and its financing were made possible thanks to the approval of the reorganization plan of WOM and its subsidiaries, who filed for judicial...

Marval is the Argentine law firm advising the largest Latin American companies in 2024

Argentina, Marval O’Farrell Mairal

Marval O’Farrell Mairal was recognized as the Argentine firm that advised the most large companies in Latin America in 2024, according to the annual ranking Who Represents Latin America’s Biggest Companies? prepared by Latin Lawyer and LACCA. The publication -which identifies the law firms that ...

Pérez-Llorca reinforces its commitment to innovation with the incorporation of Sara Molina Pérez-Tomé as a partner

Spain, Pérez-Llorca

Pérez-Llorca has announced the incorporation as partner of Sara Molina Pérez-Tomé, a professional with two decades of experience in the field of digital transformation in the legal sector. With this appointment, the Firm takes a further step in the development of its Legal Tech and Digital Transform...

Key dates in the Chilean Pension Reform

Chile, Felipe Cousiño | Francisca Donoso | Laura Tessler | Alessandri

Alessandri - On March 26, 2025, Law No. 21,735 was published in the Official Gazette, introducing the most important reform in decades to the Chilean pension system (the "Law"). It gradually but significantly increases mandatory contributions, part of which will be administered by a new state fund (...

Arbitra Expands Global Reach with the Addition of Elina Mereminskaya

Arbitra International

Arbitra International has announced the appointment of Elina Mereminskaya to its panel of arbitrators. This addition reinforces Arbitra’s commitment to expanding its expertise across key jurisdictions and sectors, particularly in Latin America and Russia-related disputes, where demand is on the rise...

Environmental compliance in Latin America: a bridge to Sustainability based on Legality and Business Ethics

Dominican Republic, Inlaw Alliance

In a context of climate crisis, loss of biodiversity and growing social pressure for responsible development, public institutions and companies in Latin America must assume a more proactive role. Environmental compliance is emerging as a key tool not only for complying with current regulations, but ...

Jaime Carey Highlights Success of IBA Conference in Lima

International Bar Association

"We must continue to defend the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary, and the legal profession"

In a vibrant display of legal camaraderie, the International Bar Association (IBA) convened an impressive conference in Lima, attracting nearly 800 de...

Inspiring Women in Law: a conversation with Patricia Kaim

Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra

‘It is not enough to open up spaces; it is necessary to transform the rules of the game’

Latin Counsel has the privilege of interviewing Patricia Kaim, a partner at Von Wobeser y Sierra, who is a leading figure in the field of Industrial a...

Argentine Government suspends the effects of the purchase of the Argentine business of Telefónica by Telecom Argentina

Argentina, Marcelo den Toom

Bomchil - The recent acquisition of Telefónica’s Argentine business by its main competitor, Telecom Argentina, refers to conflicting precedents between the local competition authority and these same parties. The closest precedent dates back to 2007, when Telefónica of Spain acquired an indirect shar...

Mexico Facing Regulatory and Justice Reorganization: New Opportunities

Mexico, Hugo Hernandez Garcia | Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig - In the last six months, Mexico has approved an important set of constitutional and legal reforms that modify the legal framework and the instances for the resolution of disputes. I. A New Federal Administrative Organization: from the Regulatory Model to Regulatory Cent...

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