Galicia announces new promotions for 2025 in key sectors
Mexico, Galicia Abogados
Galicia, one of Mexico’s leading law firms, has announced its new promotions for 2025.
These additions will strengthen the firm’s legal offering and contribute to achieving its strategic objectives in a context of growing demand for its services. Galicia is expanding its regulatory capabilities i...
Cybersecurity Framework Law Enacted: National Cybersecurity Agency starts its activities
Chile, Trinidad Moreno, Associate at Alessandri
With the exception of certain articles related to OIVs, the obligation to report to ANCI and the title of infractions and sanctions, the Cybersecurity Framework Law entered into force on 1 January 2025.
Alessandri - The Cybersecurity Framework Law was published on 8 April 2024. This new law seeks to establish the institutional framework, principles an...
The value of Networks and on-the-ground Advice
International, By: Doris Sommavilla
With 50 years of experience, Stonehage Fleming family office services have helped clients relocate worldwide, spanning multiple generations and jurisdictions.
Emmanuelle Sartor has been an expatriate for 15 years and has lived in several locations in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Here, she shares ...
What Makes Great Marketers: 11 Superpowers Unveiled
Latin America-wide, Chantal Williams, Head of Communications, Marketing and Business Development, Von Wobeser y Sierra
Not long ago, I stumbled upon some notes from the conversations my father and I used to have about marketing. We shared a passion for the field, and over the last few years of his life—when his mind was sharp as ever—I had the privilege of working alongside him on various consulting projects. It was...
New leadership at the IBA: Almudena Arpón de Mendívil steps down as President, Jaime Carey takes over
International Bar Association
As Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama steps down from her role as President of the International Bar Association (IBA), it is important to observe the progress made under her leadership in 2023-2024.
As the organisation transitions to new leadership with Jaime Carey of Chilean Firm Carey at the h...
Marval O’Farrell Mairal launches its 2024 Report on Legal Departments in Argentina: Keys and Trends
Marval O’Farrell Mairal has launched the third edition of its Report on Legal Departments in Argentina, an initiative that provides a comprehensive analysis of the corporate legal landscape in the country. Based on more than 2,450 responses from legal leaders in various industries, the report has es...
In Memoriam: Fernando de la Mata
Spain
Pérez-Llorca is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their esteemed partner, Fernando de la Mata. The firm extends its heartfelt condolences to his wife, Gemma, his children, Mariona and Fernando, and his extended family and friends during this challenging time.
Fernando joined Pérez-Llorca...
Environmental Justice in Latin America: Confronting the Impacts of Climate Change and Natural Resource Exploitation
Juan Carlos Orozco Carazo, Member of InLaw
Throughout history, indigenous and peasant communities in Latin America have faced the exploitation of their territories and resources since the time of colonisation. Their struggle for territorial rights has been a constant that has influenced contemporary environmental justice.
In this context,...
Skadden Advises Citi in Successful Banamex Spin-Off in Mexico
A team of lawyers from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, led by Paola Lozano in New York, successfully advised Citi on streamlining its operations in Mexico through the spin-off of Banamex.
Narciso Campos from the Mexico office of White & Case also advised in the operation.
As of December ...
Dr. F. Armando Arias among the most admired leaders of 2024
El Salvador
Dr. F. Armando Arias, Chairman of ARIAS, has been recognized as one of the Most Admired Business Leaders in Central America, according to Estrategia y Negocios magazine in its 299th issue.
This prestigious group includes strategists and business leaders whose actions have a significant impact on...
The Stonehage Fleming View: Governance
United States, Lucy Birtwistle, Stonehage Fleming
There is much to be said for the ‘benevolent dictatorship’ model of family leadership. However, the demands it places on both the leader and on those being led, are significant. In many cases, that can undermine the chances of family values, family relationships and family wealth being successfully ...
DLA Piper Argentina and Tanoira Cassagne advise on EDEMSA’s issuance of Negotiable Bonds
Argentina, Juan Bruno and Juan Martin Ormachea.
DLA Piper Argentina advised Empresa Distribuidora de Electricidad de Mendoza S.A. (hereinafter, "Edemsa" or the "Issuer") on the issuance of its Class 3 and Class 4 Notes (hereinafter, the "Notes").
TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised Global Valores S.A., Balanz Capital Valores S.A.U., and Banco Supervi...
