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 ...
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on new issuance of Compañía General de Combustibles under Frequent Issuer program
Bomchil represented Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and the placement agents in the issuance of 7.00% Notes Series 37 denominated and payable in dollars and maturing in October 2027 for an aggregate amount of US$27,630,...
The evolution of family law: the legal challenges of the new family structures.
Chile, Odette Meneses Fritis
Family Law is the branch of Civil Law that has undergone the most development and changes since the promulgation of the Civil Codes that we know in the world since the XIX century. This is due to the fact that they have tried to respond to the profound social changes of the family.
Heirs of trad...
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, C...
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...
Suspensions announced by the CNH and the CRE in connection with the constitutional reform on energy matters
Mexico
Greenberg Traurig - On February 11, 2025, the National Hydrocarbons Commission ("CNH") published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (the "DOF"), the General Agreement CNH.E.08.01.25, by which such authority declares the suspension of the periods and terms for the reception, substantiation and...
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 assoc...
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, sleepl...
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...
Pérez-Llorca increases its turnover by 33% in 2024, exceeding €165 million
Spain
Pérez-Llorca achieved overall pro forma revenue of more than €165 million in 2024, an increase of 33% compared to the previous year, when its turnover stood at €124 million. This pro forma revenue includes sales for the full year 2024 in Spain, as well as in Portugal and Mexico, new markets for the ...
Major Changes to El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law
El Salvador
BLP - On January 30, 2024, Legislative Decree No. 199 was published in the Official Gazette, introducing amendments to the Bitcoin Law (the "Reform").
The primary goal of the Reform is to enhance Bitcoin’s implementation in response to the people’s needs.
The most significant amendments incl...
