Alessandri Advises Fundación Antenna on Protecting Its Trademarks
Chile, Alessandri
Alessandri Abogados provides pro bono advice to Fundación Antenna, a Chilean non-profit organization that promotes art and culture. Since 2015, Antenna has been promoting a community that encourages access to and appreciation of the arts in different sectors of society. Through projects and strategi...
The new energy map: Sanctions and License 46 under scrutiny
Mexico, Diaz Reus
Diaz Reus | The legal landscape for the energy sector in Venezuela has taken a significant turn with the recent issuance of General License 46 by OFAC. To understand the scope of this new scenario, we spoke with Javier Coronado, partner at the global law firm Diaz Reus. From his headquarters in Miam...
Three-Dimensional Trademarks: Why Is Registration So Difficult to Obtain?
Peru, OMC Abogados
OMC Abogados | Three-dimensional trademarks constitute a category of marks that is relatively little known, used, or applied for registration by companies in Peru.
They are perhaps infrequently sought not only in Peru but also in other jurisdictions, as in order to obtain registration they must pas...
New Code of Ethics for Government Suppliers
Chile, Bofill Mir
Bofill Mir | Exempt Resolution No. 37-B, published on January 21, 2026, by the Public Procurement and Contracting Directorate ("ChileCompra"), approves Directive No. 31/2026 regarding the "Code of Ethics and Best Practices for Government Suppliers in Public Procurement" ("Directive").
The Directi...
BLP advises FIFCO on landmark US$3.25 billion sale to HEINEKEN
Costa Rica, BLP
BLP has participated in the successful closing of HEINEKEN’s acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses, a milestone transaction that marks a new chapter for one of Costa Rica’s most emblematic companies and for the Central American market.
BLP had the privilege of advising Florida Ic...
Venezuela’s Draft Hydrocarbons Law: Ten Key Takeaways
Venezuela, Elisabeth Eljuri
"This law is only one part of the equation, albeit an important one."
Venezuela enters 2026 with the world’s largest proven oil reserves and an opportunity to reassess the legal framework governing its oil sector. Despit...
Pérez-Llorca to Open Abu Dhabi Office in 2026
United Arab Emirates, Pérez-Llorca
Pérez-Llorca has announced its intention to open an office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in 2026, located in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), one of the region’s leading international financial centres.
The decision forms part of the firm’s international strategy and responds to structur...
New Obligations for Employers: Gender Equality, Prevention and Eradication of Discrimination and Violence
Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra
Von Wobeser | On January 15, 2026, a decree was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation amending various laws, including the Federal Labor Law, to strengthen actions that guarantee the principle of gender equality, as well as to prevent and eradicate discrimination and violence against w...
A&O Shearman Advises Interbank on USD500 Million Senior Notes Offering
United States, A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman acted as legal counsel to Banco Internacional del Perú S.A.A. (Interbank) in connection with its international capital markets transaction involving the offering of USD500 million 4.800% Senior Notes due 2031. The transaction represents a significant issuance for Interbank and forms par...
NHG Advises Rappi on USD 50M Sale of Rappicard to Banorte
Mexico, Nader, Hayaux and Goebel
Nader, Hayaux y Goebel advised Rappi on the sale to Grupo Financiero Banorte of all of its shares in Tarjetas del Futuro, the company which operates Rappicard in Mexico, for $50MDD, and on the execution of an exclusive 15-year commercial agreement.
NHG advised Tecnologías Rappi, S.A.P.I. de C.V....
DLA Piper guides Province of Buenos Aires on issuance of public debt securities
Argentina, DLA Piper
DLA Piper advised Argentina’s Province of Buenos Aires on AR$206 billion public debt securities due 2027.
The Province of Buenos Aires will use the net proceeds to finance public investment projects currently underway or expected to be initiated and to repay public debt service. The debt securiti...
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