The future of energy in Argentina: a conversation with Francisco Macías
Argentina
"My vocation was diplomacy... Argentina’s economic vicissitudes led me to take a different path, and thanks to having studied law, many opportunities opened up for me."
Francisco A. Macías, a partner at Marval O’Farrell Mairal since 2002, is a leading figure in the complex worlds of energy, infrastructure, and oil and...
Inspiring Women in Law: interview with Lilian Arias after becoming the first female Eminent Practitioner in Chambers Latin America
El Salvador, Arias Law
"Reputation is built day by day, and directories reflect excellence, experience, and commitment to the client."
How AI and Blockchain Technologies Are Revolutionizing Crypto Fraud Recovery
United States, Diaz Reus International Law Firm
U.S. consumers lost $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024—a 25% surge from the prior year—with investment scams alone accounting for $5.7 billion. While asset recovery has traditionally required significant upfront investment, artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies are dramatically improving b...
Chambers and Partners 2026 recognizes Alessandri in Band 1
Chile
Alessandri - The Chambers selection process, carried out by more than 200 analysts, includes interviews with clients and lawyers, allowing the most outstanding professionals in the legal field to be identified.
In this edition, five Alessandri attorneys were recognized for their track record and excellence. Rodrigo Velasco Alessandri was promoted to Band 1 in Intellectual Property, while Santiago Ortúzar maintained his position in Band 3. Macarena Gatica, who was listed in Band 2 in TMT in 2025, was highlighted in Band 1 in the new category of Data Protection, reflecting her specialization in this emerging area. Jaime Urzúa received double...
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Marval Completes USD $500 Million Vaca Muerta Deal for Total Energies
Argentina
Marval, O’Farrell Mairal assisted Total Energies and Total Austral in the process of the sale of a 45% interest in two oil and gas blocks located in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation to YPF.
The deal, signed on August 6, 2025, and subject to certain conditions, involved a competitive proces...
Insights on asset tokenization in Latin America
Colombia, InLaw Alliance
InLaw Alliance - Asset tokenization is a process based on blockchain technology that converts real-world assets into digital certificates (tokens) that can be traded through the aforementioned chain and with smart contracts. In other words, any physical asset—real estate, raw materials, financial as...
Building or expanding in Guatemala: the safety challenges imposed by NRD-2
Guatemala, Alegalis
Disaster Reduction Standard Number Two (NRD-2) aims to establish the minimum safety requirements that must be observed in buildings or facilities for public use, in order to protect people in the event of natural or man-made events that could put their physical integrity at risk.
These standards ...
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Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Mexico Energy & Infrastructure Practice by incorporating Carlos Ochoa as a Partner
Mexico
Greenberg Traurig - Carlos Ochoa brings more than 20 years of experience advising domestic and international clients on complex transactions in the areas of energy and natural resources and project finance, with a particular focus on electricity, oil and gas, and real estate. Having led multidiscipl...
Chile Moves Forward With the Implementation of its National Cybersecurity Policy
Chile
Alessandri - On July 11, 2025, the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security issued Exempt Resolution No. 28, which implements the Action Plan for the National Cybersecurity Policy 2023–2028. This resolution, published in the Official Gazette, represents a strategic advance in the digital organiz...
Nearshoring in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic, Ulises Cabrera
Commercial advantage of the Dominican Republic: international agreements that promote investment and nearshoring
In a global environment marked by changes in trade policies, geopolitical tensions, and new regulations, the Dominican Republic stands out as a reliable and increasingly attractive des...
Eighth Edition of the Marval Summit on Compliance, Anti-Corruption, and Investigations
Latin America-wide, Marval O’Farrell Mairal
Marval O’Farrell Mairal will host the eighth edition of the Marval Summit on Compliance, Anti-Corruption, and Investigations: the regional event that brings together top-tier specialists in regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and anti-corruption.
The agenda will feature more than 20 lea...
A local mindset with international capabilities
France, Hélie de Cornois | Stonehage Fleming
The French family office market is in growth mode. In the past, the wealth management sector in France was dominated largely by smaller boutiques or private banks – both French and international – rolling out what they thought to be a broadly ‘European’ version of their private client offering. As s...
DLA Piper, Bruchou, and Clifford Chance advise on EDEMSA’s international issuance of U.S.$150 million Notes
Argentina, Clifford Chance
Empresa Distribuidora de Electricidad de Mendoza S.A. (EDEMSA), a leading electricity distribution company in Mendoza, successfully completed the international issuance of its Class 6 Notes, denominated and payable in U.S. dollars, under its global issuance program of up to US$400 million (or its eq...
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights recognizes Nature as a subject of rights
Mexico, Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig - On January 9, 2023, the governments of Chile and Colombia submitted to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (the "Court") a request for an Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States to respond to the climate emergency under international human rights law. Following the cor...
Brazil’s tax reform in consumption: an introduction
Brazil, GVM Abogados
GVM Abogados - Over the past years, Brazil’s complex tax system — particularly its taxation on consumption — has been a notorious source of inefficiencies, legal uncertainty, and high compliance costs. The country’s multi-layered indirect tax regime, with overlapping federal, state, and municipal ta...
The Fine Line: Legitimate Defense or Obstructive Litigation?
Guatemala, Alegalis
Litigating every day in the country’s courts reveals an inescapable reality: civil proceedings are no longer solely a means of resolving disputes. Today, court proceedings are no longer a space where only substantive rights are discussed, but also where tactical disputes are fought over timing, meas...
Legal Insights: A conversation with Carlos Camacho
Costa Rica, Arias Law
"The installation processes in Costa Rica have taught us that communication and anticipation are key to a successful process. It is extremely important to talk to the company or investor to understand their business, their processes, their plans and expectations, in order to plan and anticipate specific issues that may arise during the installation process."
Latin Counsel has had the privilege of conversing with Carlos Camacho, a leading partner at Arias Law. With a remarkable track record ranging from i...
Entry into Force | Antitrust Law Reform
Mexico, Galicia Abogados
Galicia - The Federal Competition Act amendment initiative has been published in the Federal Official Gazette, creating the National Antitrust Commission ("CNA") to replace the current COFECE and the IFT.
The amendment will enter into force tomorrow, and ongoing investigations will be suspended u...
New Companies in Costa Rica Will No Longer Have a Legal Name in Their Corporate Title
Costa Rica, BLP Legal
BLP - A reform to Costa Rica’s Commercial Code has come into effect, eliminating the requirement for legal names (corporate name or trade name) for corporations (S.A.) and limited liability companies (S.R.L.). Under this reform, newly incorporated companies will be identified solely by their corpora...
TCA Tanoira Cassagne advises on Expreso Lancioni’s first Notes issuance
Argentina
TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised Expreso Lancioni S.A. as issuer, Banco Supervielle S.A. and Banco Comafi S.A. as arrangers, placement agents and Guarantee Entities along with Comafi Bursátil S.A as placement agent in the issuance of series I notes due on July 10th, 2027, denominated and payable in Arge...
Lilian Arias Makes History as First Female ’Eminent Practitioner’ in Latin America
El Salvador
Arias - Lilian Arias, Managing Partner at ARIAS El Salvador, has made history as the first woman in Latin America to be recognized as an Eminent Practitioner in the Chambers Latin America Legal Guide 2026. This recognition marks her 18th consecutive year ranked by Chambers, including 14 years in Ban...
Chile: New regulations for obtaining tax sustainability status
Chile, DLA Piper
DLA Piper - Law No. 21.713, published in 2024, explicitly established the concept of "tax sustainability" into the Tax Code, defining it as the set of measures a taxpayer implements to promote mutual cooperation and transparency in fulfilling their tax obligations.
Under the framework of Article ...
Marval represents The Scotch Whisky Association in securing Argentina’s first Foreign Geographical Indication
Argentina, Marval O’Farrell Mairal
Marval O’Farrell Mairal represented The Scotch Whisky Association in obtaining the first foreign Geographical Indication (GI) recognized in the country. On June 30, 2025, the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries issued Resolution 112/2025, recognizing "Scotch Whisky" as a GI.
The app...
Bomchil advises on Havanna S.A.´s inaugural issuance of Notes for US$ 18,534,790
Argentina, Bomchil
Havanna S.A. (the "Issuer" or "Havanna", indistinctively) successfully completed the first issuance of series I notes (the "Series I Notes"), issued on July 8, 2025, under the global program for the individual issuance or co - issuance of notes (non-convertible into shares) for a nominal value of up...
Inspiring Women in Law: a conversation with Pilar Otero, in-house Counsel at Bancolombia
Colombia, Pilar Otero | Bancolombia
"Litigation brings the human element to legal problems."
Latin Counsel has had the privilege of interviewing Pilar Otero, Manager of the Regulatory and Public Affairs Department at Bancolombia.
With an LL.M...
Panama removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions
Panama, Arias Law
Arias - The European Parliament has approved the removal of the Republic of Panama from the list of high-risk jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering (AML) regimes.
Among the immediate benefits for Panama following this decision are:
Strengthening of ...
Parametric/Index Based Insurance in Chile: From Theory to Regulatory Practice
Chile, Alessandri
Alessandri - Parametric (or index based) insurance represents a novel approach in insurance in Chile. It is activated automatically and is based on the verifiable occurrence of an event measured by an objective index, eliminating the need for an expert assessment of damages. Unlike traditional insur...
Garrigues strengthens its M&A practice in Colombia with the appointment of Andrés Crump
Colombia, Garrigues
Garrigues has hired Andrés Crump as a partner in its Bogotá office for the Corporate M&A practice. His appointment, which must be ratified at the next Garrigues partners’ meeting, will provide a major boost to the area.
With more than 20 years of experience, Crump is widely recognized for having ...
Wealth trends: the growing importance of a Plan B
Latin America-wide, Peter Rosenberg | Stonehage Fleming
Stonehage Fleming Americas’ Co-Chairman highlights generational changes in clients’ priorities´
Peter Rosenberg has been practicing law for over three decades. Prior to establishing Peter Rosenberg & Partners LLC and Stonehage Fleming US LLC, he ...
LATIN COUNSEL sponsors the launch of the course "Structure of an M&A Deal" (in "In-House" format)
In-House Counsel
LATIN COUNSEL is pleased to sponsor the launching of the international training course "Structure of an M&A Deal", in its "In-House" modality, which during the last 5 years, has positioned itself as a recognized training tool for the benefit of Latin American corporate lawyers, members of law firms,...
Taxation of Corporate Mergers: A Strategic Perspective for the Guatemalan Business Sector
Guatemala, Alegalis
Alegalis - In Guatemala, corporate mergers have become an increasingly used tool by entities seeking to optimize resources, consolidate operations, or expand their market presence. While the focus is typically corporate and financial, it is essential that decisions in this area take due seriousness ...
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