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 ...
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...
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 bring...
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 pr...
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 of the...
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 i...
Leadership Transition at Von Wobeser y Sierra: New Executive Committee Appointed
Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra
Von Wobeser y Sierra has announced a significant leadership transition, introducing a new Executive Committee aimed at strengthening the firm’s strategic direction. Effective February 1, 2025, Adrián Magallanes and Diego Sierra will join the committee, while current members Luis Burgueño and Fer...
Carina Barrera Appointed LATAM Law Leader at EY Law
Latin America-wide, EY Law
In a significant move to strengthen its legal practice in Latin America, EY Law has announced the appointment of Carina Barrera as its new LATAM Law Leader. With nearly two decades of experience in corporate law, Barrera brings a wealth of expertise that spans multiple industries, including pharmace...
Jaime Carey makes history by becoming the first Chilean President of the IBA
International Bar Association
«With unity and modernisation, we will take the IBA to new heights»
Latin Counsel has had the honour of interviewing Jaime Carey on the occasion of his appointment as President of the International Bar Association (IBA...
BLP’s Jorge Luis Arenales Appointed Honorary Representative of Invest Guatemala in France
France, Guatemala
Guatemala, France
BLP has announced that partner Jorge Luis Arenales, based in Paris, has been appointed Honorary ad Honorem Representative of Invest Guatemala in the French Republic.
This significant recognition highlights Jorge’s commitment and leadership in promoting Guatemala as a strate...
Publication of the National Agreement on the Human Right to Water and Sustainability
Mexico, Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig - On 19 December 2024, the National Agreement on the Human Right to Water and Sustainability (the ‘Agreement’) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (the ‘DOF’), which contains a diagnosis of the water problem in the country and proposes actions to address...
Pérez-Llorca: new promotions and female leadership
Pérez-Llorca has announced the appointment of 6 partners between internal promotions and incorporations. These appointments strengthen the Litigation and Arbitration practice in Spain; the Restructuring & Finance practice in the UK; and the Real Estate, Corporate M&A and Banking & Finance practices...
