New economic substance rules in Panama: who do they really affect?
Panama, David Gutiérrez | BLP
Over the last few years, I have advised family businesses, family offices, and international investors on structuring assets and business operations with components in Latin America, Europe, and the United Arab Emirates.
Since the approval of Law 526 of 2026, I have received numerous inquiries fr...
Students from the UC Law, Science and Technology Program visit Alessandri
Chile, Alessandri
Alessandri | As part of the visit cycle organized by the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile’s Law, Science and Technology Program, a group of teaching assistants visited Alessandri to gain first-hand insight into the practice of law in innovation and digital transformation contexts.
The del...
Interview: Julio Martínez, Equifax Regional Legal Director, on law and technology
El Salvador, Equifax
"There is a knowledge gap between law and technology"
Latin Counsel interviews Julio Martínez, a lawyer specialised in technology, data and data protection, on the legal challenges facing Central America ...
Fintech Outlook for the Americas — 2026 Edition
Latham & Watkins
Latin Counsel presents its Fintech 2026 – The Americas report at a moment of structural transition in the global financial system. Across the region, the convergence of digital assets, tokenization, artificial intelligence and real-time payment infrastructure is redefining how financial services are...
Horst Law launches as boutique firm focused on Energy, Oil & Gas and regulated industries
Colombia, Horst Law
Bogotá D.C., May 2026 — Álvaro Yáñez Peñaranda, Álvaro Josué Yáñez Alsina and Daniela Vergel Riascos, partners who led the Energy and Natural Resources practice at CMS Rodríguez-Azuero, announce that, following their departure from the firm, they are founding Horst Law together with the full team th...
Interview: Jorge Garnier, EY Law Leader for Argentina, on the occasion of the firm’s 10th anniversary
Argentina, EY Law
"Argentina is at one of its best historical moments from the perspective of its potential for economic growth"
With nearly 25 years of experience advising national and multinational companies, Jorge Garnier has established himself as one of the most recognised ...
Panama’s law on economic substance transforms international structures
Vivanco & Vivanco
Vivanco & Vivanco | The international landscape of taxation and corporate planning has undergone a significant change. On May 21, 2026, the Republic of Panama enacted Law 641 on Economic Substance, a regulation that substantially redefines the requirements applicable to entities incorporated or domi...
Pérez-Llorca, Iberdrola, ASEAF and Universidad Pontificia de Comillas promote foster care in Spain
Spain, Pérez-Llorca
Pérez-Llorca, Iberdrola, ASEAF and Universidad Pontificia Comillas have presented the guide "Conocer para proteger", a tool aimed at promoting foster care in Spain by identifying the rights and obligations of foster families, with the objective of strengthening legal certainty within the child prote...
Bomchil advises CGC on US$200 million international issuance
Argentina, Bomchil
Bomchil | Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. ("CGC") completed the international placement of its additional Class 38 notes for a nominal amount of US$200 million. The notes are denominated and payable in U.S. dollars, bear a fixed annual interest rate of 11.875%, and mature in November 2030.
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Interview: Ricardo García Giorgana and Xavier Careaga on AI, M&A and the Future of Regulation in Mexico
Mexico, Galicia Abogados
"AI governance cannot be only a reactive response. Anticipation is the winning strategy."
At Latin Counsel, we are pleased to speak with two of the leading voices at the intersection of M&A, digital regulation and artificial intelligence in...
ALLY: New Regional Initiative Seeks to Promote LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Visibility in the Latin American Legal Sector
Latin America-wide, ALLY
A new regional organisation aimed at promoting inclusion policies and greater LGBTQ+ visibility within the Latin American legal sector was introduced during the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Latin American regional forum, held in Punta del Este in March 2026. Under the name ALLY, the initiat...
Municipal concessions in Guatemala: legal certainty to attract private investment
Guatemala, Alegalis
Until April 8, 2024, there was uncertainty as to whether municipal public concessions had to be approved by the Congress of the Republic or whether a Municipal Council had such authority.
Through case file 219-2024, the Constitutional Court resolved the jurisdictional issue submitted by the Munic...
