DLA Piper, Bruchou, and Clifford Chance advise Edenor on notes issuance
Argentina, DLA Piper
DLA Piper | Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A. (Edenor S.A.), Argentina’s largest electricity distributor, issued on February 9, 2026, new Additional Class 7 Notes denominated and payable in dollars, at a nominal annual rate of 9.75% and maturing on October 24, 2030 (the "Additional...
Andrés Echevarría Named Among the "Top 25 EB-5 Immigration Attorneys 2025"
Vivanco & Vivanco
Attorney Andrés Echevarría, Partner and Chairman of the Immigration Practice at international law firm Vivanco & Vivanco, has been included in the "Top 25 EB-5 Immigration Attorneys 2025" list published by EB5 Investors Magazine, a publication dedicated to the U.S. EB-5 immigrant investor program.
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M&A Outlook for the Americas — 2026 Edition
M&A
Latin Counsel is pleased to present its annual M&A 2026 – The Americas report, conceived as a regional outlook that brings together perspectives from the leading markets across the region and offers an integrated view of the transactional landscape in the current environment.
This edition is not ...
A&O Shearman Advises Córdoba, Argentina, on US$800 Million Bond Issuance and Tender Offer
United States, A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman represented Argentina’s Province of Cordoba in connection with its offering of USD800 million 8.600% Notes due 2035 and concurrent tender offer for its U.S. Dollar Step-Up Notes due 2027.
The Province of Cordoba intends to use the proceeds from the sale of the notes for the repurchas...
Admissibility of Pre-Answer Amendment to Correct Formal Errors
Guatemala, Alegalis
Alegalis | Modern civil procedure is characterized by a constant tension between respect for procedural formalities and the effectiveness of the substantive rights that the parties submit to the court. In this context, the possibility of amending or expanding the complaint before its response, regul...
Carey advises Codelco on US$1.250 billion bond issuance
Chile, Carey
Carey | In a strategic move to strengthen its capital structure, the state-owned copper company Codelco successfully completed the issuance and placement of bonds in international markets totaling US$1.25 billion.
The transaction, conducted under US Rule 144A and Reg S regulations, reflects the str...
Melissa Raciti-Knapp to Strengthen Vinson & Elkins’ Latin America Project Finance practice
Latin America-wide
Vinson & Elkins has appointed Melissa Raciti-Knapp as a New York-based partner in its Finance practice, reinforcing the firm’s cross-border project finance capabilities with a particular emphasis on Latin America. A deeply experienced project finance lawyer, Raciti-Knapp has led numerous complex inf...
Nader, Hayaux & Goebel adds Diana Pineda as Partner and Pedro Lladó as Of Counsel
Mexico, Nader, Hayaux & Goebel
Nader, Hayaux & Goebel is pleased to announce the addition of Diana Pineda as Partner and Pedro Lladó as Of Counsel, effective February 16, 2026.
Diana Pineda is widely recognized for her work at the intersection of energy, project development and dispute resolution. She has advised domestic and ...
Sustainable Finance in Mexico: Regulatory Obligations and Applicable ESG Standards
Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra
Von Wobeser y Sierra | January 28, 2025, marked a turning point for companies issuing securities in Mexico with the mandatory sustainability reporting requirement. This change, driven by the Sustainable Finance Committee, reflects full alignment with global financial reporting standards (IFRS S1 and...
New law amends the administration of the general department of Mines
Nicaragua, Arias
Arias | On February 12, 2026, Law No. 1275, "Law to Attach the General Department of Mines to the Office of the Attorney General," entered into force. Through this law, the National Assembly transferred the General Department of Mines formerly under the Ministry of Energy to the Office of the Attorn...
State of Emergency in the Argentina Energy sector extended to 2027
Argentina, Bomchil
Bomchil | On January 27, 2026, Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 49/2026 (the " Decree ") was published in the Official Gazette, extending the emergency of the National Energy Sector, originally declared by Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 55/2023 (extended by Decrees Nos. 1023/2024 and 370/202...
Dominican Republic as a Nearshore Hub: Comparative Advantages over other Latin American Markets
Dominican Republic, Ulises Cabrera
Ulises Cabrera | As global outsourcing models evolve, nearshoring continues to gain traction among North American companies seeking operational resilience, cost efficiency, cultural alignment, and proximity. Within this landscape, the Dominican Republic (DR) has emerged as a powerful alternative to ...
