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...
BLP advises IDB Invest on investment in second series of sustainable bonds issued by Banco Promerica in Guatemala
Banco Promerica has issued a second series of sustainable bonds in the form of book-entry securities, for a total of US$15 million. This issue is part of Banco Promerica’s US$500 million programme, which allows the bank to issue green, social or sustainable bonds up to that amount.
This bond issu...
DLA Piper Argentina and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advise on the issuance of Debt Securities by the Province of Mendoza
Argentina, DLA Piper
DLA Piper - On March 20, 2025, the Province of Mendoza issued: (i) Class 1 TAMAR Debt Securities in the amount of Ps. 32,952,029,000, maturity date of June 20, 2026; and (ii) Class 2 TAMAR Debt Securities in the amount of Ps. 23,820,000,000, with maturity date of December 20, 2026. Both Debt Securit...
The orange economy and Intellectual Property: Driving transformation towards a culture of innovation and individual creative value
Peru, Thalía Tapia | OMC Abogados
OMC abogados - In an increasingly globalized world that depends on creativity and innovation, the Orange Economy has emerged as a driver of economic and cultural development. Based on the human ability to transform ideas into goods and services, this creative economy not only generates employment bu...
General Counsel Roundtable: Legaltech and Innovation
Carolina Zang, Zang Bergel & Viñes Abogados
The Biennial IBA Latin American Regional Forum Conference: The Road to 2030 in Latin America brought together leading lawyers and experts from the region in Lima to discuss key issues related to the economic, social, political and legal development of Latin America.
At the IBA in Lima, our last p...
New Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil
United States, Venezuela, Michael Diaz Jr | Javier Coronado | Isabela Hernández-Peredo | Diaz Reus
Diaz Reus - On March 24, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a new Executive Order ("E.O") imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, either directly or indirectly. This measure is part of the new administration’s broader effort to increase economic pre...
Bridging the gap between wealth management and mental health
Maxine Lace | Stonehage Fleming
Maxine Lace talked about her learnings from working with clients in the front line at Stonehage Fleming’s latest Four Pillars of Capital dinner.
Over her 30 years as adviser to many high net worth families, Maxine has noticed an increase in the discussions she has with her clients around mental h...
Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado Abogados Launches New Office in Manta, Ecuador
Ecuador, Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado
Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado Abogados (FBPH) has announced the opening of its new office in the vibrant city of Manta, Ecuador.
This exciting milestone comes less than a year after expanding operations to Cuenca, marking another step forward in the firm’s commitment to serving clients across...
