Pérez-Llorca strengthens its presence in Mexico with the incorporation of Juan José Soto Arias as partner.
Mexico
Pérez-Llorca continues to consolidate its commitment to Mexico with the incorporation of Juan José Soto Arias as a partner in the Labor and Employment practice in the Mexico City office. This appointment responds to the Firm’s strategy to strengthen its main practice areas in the country, offeri...
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...
Greenberg Traurig Represents BBB Foods Inc. in Secondary Follow-On Offering
Mexico
Attorneys from the global law firm Greenberg Traurig in Mexico City represented BBB Foods Inc. in a $593 million secondary follow-on offering, representing the first Latin American equity transaction in 2025 and the largest follow-on offering in the Americas retail sector since 2023.
This dea...
New obligation for ONPs: declaration of ultimate financial beneficiaries
Nicaragua
Arias - As a complement to the Regulation of Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) for the Prevention of Terrorism Financing, which establishes the obligation to register the beneficial owners of NPOs, on February 13, 2025, the Ministry of the Interior issued a circular detailing the requirements for such...
A Practical Guide to establishing a Call Center & BPO as a Free Zone in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic, Mónica Villafaña
Ulises Cabrera - Understanding the market: Why Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic (DR) is a strategic hub for businesses, offering a stable political environment, competitive operational costs, and proximity to major markets in North, Central and South America. For call centers and busine...
We are Women. We are built for Success.
Costa Rica, Ana Sáenz-Grammans, EY
For many years, many of the qualities that most women share have been viewed as a weakness or flaw. Our empathy, our sense of collaboration, our attention to detail, and even our capacity to multi-task, have been written off as a lack of assertiveness, indecisiveness, or distractions from the real w...
Inspiring Women in Law: A conversation with Ana López Pariente, Head of BD at Galicia Abogados
Mexico, Ana López Pariente, Galicia Abogados
«At Galicia, diversity is not just a mere goal; it is a strategic advantage that fosters innovation, creativity and success within the legal sector»
Latin Counsel celebrates Women’s Month with an insightful conversation with Ana López Pariente, Director of Business Development, Brand Positioning...
Alessandri Abogados Announces Promotions Within Its Team
Chile
Alessandri Abogados announces the promotion of three outstanding lawyers within its team. Luis Fuentes has been appointed Director of the Litigation and Arbitration Practice Area, while Laura Hernández Bethermyt and Hernán Torres have been promoted to Senior Associates.
Alessandri - In an environment marked by rapid technological advances that are reshaping the legal landscape, the role of the new director and the new...
Surviving Ranking Editorial Deadlines: Essential Tips to Stay Sane & On Track
Mexico, Chantal Williams
Marketing and BD professionals in law firms navigate a demanding landscape year-round, balancing strategic initiatives, client engagement, and brand positioning. From developing thought leadership content to strengthening relationships with key stakeholders, their workload requires agility, creativi...
A&O Shearman Advises on BBVA Perú’s Landmark $100 Million Gender Social Bond Issuance
Peru, A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman has played a pivotal role in advising BBVA Perú on its ground-breaking issuance of a $100 million social gender bond, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Peru.
The team, led by partner Alejandro A. Gordano, alongside asso...
Who does the client belong to? The eternal dilemma in law firms
Lidia Zommer, Mirada 360
Let’s see, bigwigs of the legal world, let’s talk about a subject that in any law firm generates more tension than an unfair inheritance: who does the client belong to?
Is it the partner who brought him in with their irresistible charisma? Is it the one who pampers him with brainy reports, sl...
Gianluca Bacchiocchi returns to Clifford Chance from Latham & Watkins
Latin America-wide, Clifford Chance
Global law firm Clifford Chance has re-hired Latin America specialist Gianluca Bacchiocchi as a partner in its Global Financial Markets team as the firm expands its energy and infrastructure financing offering in the US and Latin America. Bacchiocchi returns to Clifford Chance following four years a...
