Milei is the new president-elect of Argentina: renowned lawyers react to the libertarian’s victory
Argentina, Marina Vanni
The ultra-liberal candidate defeated the Minister of Finance Sergio Massa on the ballot on Sunday, November 19
The news of Javier Milei’s victory in the elections in Argentina surprised the political establishment, but also the legal sector. Upon hearing the ne...
Smart Collaboration in Law Firms: Overcoming Individualism for Collective Success
David Gutiérrez, BLP
In an increasingly complex and specialised world, effective collaboration has become a critical tool for success in a wide range of professions.
In the legal profession, where excellence and precision are paramount, the ability to collaborate intelligently can make the difference between a firm t...
Arias, Fabrega & Fabrega Associate shares her experience in Paris after winning the IBA´s Latin American Regional Forum Scholarship
International, Mónica Fuertes
"Every moment in Paris was unforgettable"
Every year, the International Bar Association (IBA) awards scholarships in different categories to young lawyers who wish to attend its annual confere...
Is content generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) protected by copyright?
Honduras, José Antonio Villeda, Arias Law
Artificial intelligence is a challenge faced by many legislations since it is not completely regulated, leaving Intellectual Property vulnerable. If a work can be created by AI, who owns the copyright?
In an era where technology is advancing at such a rapid pace, it is necessary for human beings to be constantly updated. Thanks to human intelligence ...
Inspiring Women in Law Q&A: Abogadas MX intern interviews ICC Judge Socorro Flores Liera
"The presence of Mexican women in international bodies contributes to gender perspective in decision-making"
Astrid Cerón Padilla, member of the internship program of Mexican NGO Abogadas MX, has had the opportunity to speak with Socorro Flores-Liera, Judge o...
Jus Mundi welcomes Annie Lespérance as Head of the Americas
Jus Mundi, the provider of legal data and analytics in international law and arbitration, is delighted to announce Annie Lespérance as its new Head of the Americas.
Based in the vibrant heart of New York City, Annie is poised to spearhead Jus Mundi’s regional expansion.
Annie brings an illustr...
Inspiring Women in Law Q&A: Michelle Germán González
"The laws, bodies and institutions in Latin America facilitate, support and protect foreign investment"
​​​​​Latin Counsel has spoken to Dominican lawyer Michelle Germán González, CEO of BMG Asesores with offices in Madrid and Santo Domingo, Do...
The Challenges of Port Investment in Guatemala: The Need for Legal Certainty
Guatemala, Rodolfo Salazar, BLP
The port infrastructure of a country is undoubtedly one of the pillars that sustains and enhances its economy. In this context, Guatemala, with its strategic geographical position, has extensive potential to consolidate itself as an important international trade center.
However, in recent years, ...
Inspiring Women in Law Q&A: Ana López, Lawyer and BD, Marketing & Communications Director at Galicia Abogados
Mexico
"Internal Collaboration is key, and in Galicia it is part of the firm´s DNA at all levels of the organisation"
Ana López Pariente is the Director of Business Development, Marketing & Strategic Communications at elite Mexican Firm Galicia Abogados.
Over the l...
Legal certainty in Ibero-America: "If you promote trust in institutions, investments will come", says Eduardo Rodríguez-Rovira of FIE
Latin Counsel has spoken with Eduardo Rodríguez-Rovira Rodríguez, vice-president of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Iberoamericana Empresarial (Ibero-American Business Foundation, FIE) about the region’s challenges in term
The VIII Meeting of Multilatin Companies held at the Menéndez Pelayo International University from July 12 to 14 made one idea clear: there is an imag...
Peru Insight: MEF announces the launch of the first Securitisation Trust to Finance Urban Mobility Infrastructure Projects
Peru
Last week, Peru’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) announced the launch of a securitisation trust to finance urban mobility infrastructure projects in Lima and Callao (the "Infrastructure Trust").
This would be the first trust of its kind and would reportedly be used to finance the design an...
Inspiring Women in Law Q&A: Michelle Barclay, CMS (Perú)
"Inclusion should not remain only on paper"
LATIN COUNSEL has spoken with Michelle Barclay, Partner at CMS Grau (Peru) and Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at CMS Latin America, about the i...
