A&O Shearman advises on CODELCO’s USD 1.5 billion bond offering
Chile, United States, A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman advised the initial purchasers in connection with an offering of USD750 million 6.330% Notes due 2035 and USD750m 6.780% Notes due 2055 by Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile, or CODELCO.
CODELCO is the world’s largest copper producer and one of the largest companies in Chile by ...
Stonehage Fleming celebrates first US Family Office Award
Latin America-wide, United States, Stonehage Fleming
Miami, 17 January 2025 – Stonehage Fleming, one of the world’s leading independently owned multi-family offices, won in the Family Office Services (Miami) category at the second annual Miami Family Wealth Report Awards 2025 incorporating Latin America & The Caribbean last night.
The award testifi...
Daniel Del Río, new Chair of the Legal Practice Division of the International Bar Association
International Bar Association
Daniel Del Río has taken on the role of Chair of the Legal Practice Division (LPD) of the International Bar Association (IBA), becoming the first Mexican to hold this prestigious position. Del Río expressed his excitement and honor in assuming this leadership role, which comes with a commitment to a...
Legal Industry Predictions for 2025
International, David Gutierrez Swanson, BLP
The legal industry is entering a transformative moment in its history.
While the traditions that have defined the profession for centuries are still present, the impact of technology, globalisation and demographic and generational changes are transforming its structure and operation.
In 2025...
Constantino Pérez Salgado, new head of Gómez-Acebo & Pombo’s New York office
International, GA_P
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has appointed Constantino Pérez Salgado as the new partner in charge of its New York office, succeeding Fernando Igartua, who has held this position since January 2022. The firm’s New York office is an important asset in the Firm’s business development strategy, as it brings us c...
Pérez-Llorca and CEOE discuss New Developments and Trends for 2025 in the field of dismissals
Spain, Pérez-Llorca
Pérez-Llorca and CEOE organised a conference to discuss the main developments in the field of collective and individual dismissals, analysing the challenges of the current legal regime. During the event, controversial issues arising from the abundant case law of the Court of Justice of the European ...
Pérez-Llorca bolsters its Monterrey presence by appointing Ricardo Morales Barrón as Partner
Mexico, Pérez-Llorca
As part of its international expansion strategy and commitment to the Mexican market, Pérez-Llorca today announced the incorporation of Ricardo Morales Barrón as a partner in its Monterrey office.
Previously, Morales Barrón worked as an M&A partner at EC Rubio for more than 14 years, after having...
TCA Tanoira Cassagne advises Banco Comafi on successful issuance of Class VII and Class VIII Notes
Argentina, TCA Tanoira Cassagne
TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised Banco Comafi S.A., as issuer ("Banco Comafi"), and advised Banco Comafi and Comafi Bursátil S.A., as placement agents (jointly, the "Placement Agents"), in the issuance of (i) class VII notes for a nominal amount of US$18,222,000 (the "Class VII Notes"); (ii) class VIII ...
Arias promotes Valerya Theodoracopoulos and Rodolfo Salgado to Senior Associates
Honduras, Arias Honduras
Arias Law has announced the promotion of Valerya Theodoracopoulos and Rodolfo Salgado to the role of Senior Associate in its Honduras office, reflecting the firm’s commitment to nurturing human talent essential for maintaining the highest standards of service.
Since joining the firm in 2016, Vale...
Reform to the Federal Labor Law in Mexico City
Mexico, Galicia Abogados
On December 24, 2024, the "Decree by which various provisions on digital platforms are added to the Federal Labor Law" (the "Law") was published in the Federal Official Gazette (the "Decree"), the same that defines work on digital platforms as the employment relationship where the physical presence ...
Luis Vargas and Sergio Barboza, new Co-Managing Partners of DLA Peru
Peru, DLA Piper Peru
DLA Piper is pleased to announce the appointment of Luis Vargas and Sergio Barboza as Co-Managing Partners of the Peru office. This leadership transition represents a significant advancement in the firm’s ongoing expansion in Latin America.
Vargas has extensive experience in M&A as well as priva...
BLP advises Davivienda in Scotiabank’s Acquisition in Costa Rica
Costa Rica, BLP Legal
In a significant move within the financial sector, BLP provided comprehensive legal counsel to Banco Davivienda during the acquisition and integration of Scotiabank’s operations in Costa Rica. This transaction, encompassing banking, insurance, and leasing businesses, highlights BLP’s expertise in na...
