Obligation to renew registration with the chambers of commerce in Honduras
Honduras, Mario Aguero - Fernando Zuniga
AT ARIAS, WE HELP YOU MEET THE MANDATORY REGISTRATION RENEWAL REQUIREMENT WITH THE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.
According to the Law of Chambers of Commerce and Industries of Honduras, all individual merchants and business entities are required to renew their registration with the Chambers of Commerce i...
M&A OUTLOOK 2025
Latin America-wide, Paola Lozano
The editor of Latin Counsel, Rodolfo G. Papa, is pleased to present this report, ‘M&A Outlook 2025’, which includes the answers to five ‘macro’ questions (listed below), which have been answered by ten corporate lawyers who can undoubtedly be described as ‘leaders’ in the negotiation and...
Pérez-Llorca strengthens its New York office with the addition of Mexican partner José Ignacio Rivero
International, Pérez-Llorca
Pérez-Llorca will expand the team at its New York office in the coming months with the transfer to this city of José Ignacio Rivero, until now a partner at the firm’s Mexico City office.
This move marks a milestone in US legal practice as Pérez-Llorca becomes the first firm to practise Mexic...
The new Trump Era: An opportunity for Europe and Latin America
Costa Rica, David Gutiérrez Swanson, BLP Legal
Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency marks a new cycle in the global economy and politics. With more solid control over Congress and the Supreme Court, with a more loyal and committed team, and with the advantage of previous experience, Trump has made clear his objective of relaunching the U...
Imposition of Tariffs by the United States of America and Temporary Suspension
Mexico, Galicia Abogados
Galicia Abogados - On 1 February, the President of the United States of America (‘USA’) signed an executive order imposing the anticipated tariff measure on products that Mexico exports to the USA.
Context and measures adopted by the USA
Through this measure, the USA ordered the imposition...
How to build a Career Plan within a Professional Association for Lawyers
Latin America-wide, Natalia Villanueva, Upwyse
The legal world has its own set of norms and procedures, ranging from how to serve and add value to clients, to how to promote oneself and build a strong reputation based on credibility and differentiators. What connects this industry with others is how valuable connections are made.
One of the m...
BLP is honored as Law Firm of the Year – Central America by LatinFinance
Central America, BLP Legal
BLP is pleased to announce that it has received the prestigious Law Firm of the Year – Central America at the LatinFinance Deals of the Year Awards 2024. This recognition reaffirms its excellence in legal advisory services within the financial and capital markets in Latin America and the Caribbean...
Chilean IAPP members celebrate International Data Protection Day at Alessandri
Chile, Alessandri
Alessandri Abogados recently organised a Happy Hour in collaboration with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) to commemorate International Data Protection Day.
The event took place at Alessandri’s offices in Santiago de Chile, where associates Jaime Urzúa and María I...
Inspiring Women in Law: a conversation with Maria Fernanda Canepa about the Rise of Medicinal Cannabis Law in Peru
Peru, OMC Abogados & Consultores
«The law can serve as a vehicle to ensure safe and regulated access to treatments that improve the lives of thousands of patients»
Latin Counsel has had the pleasure of interviewing Maria Fernanda Canepa, an IP Specialist at OMC Abogados & Consultores in Peru, to discuss the estab...
Arias advises FMO on financing of up to 23 million dollars for Volcafe
Costa Rica, Honduras
Arias has announced its role as local counsel in Costa Rica and Honduras to FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, in financing Volcafe, a leading global green coffee merchant, for up to 23 million US dollars. The financing will support the working capital needed to source and commerce cof...
Two new special Public Offering regimes for Corporate notes in Argentina
Argentina, DLA Piper, Alejandro Noblía and Federico Vieyra
To expand access to capital markets and promote economic development in Argentina, the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV), by means of General Resolution No. 1047/2025, introduced two automatic public offering regimes for low and medium impact issuances. These regimes do not require ...
The Legal Community mourns the Passing of Michael Reynolds, Former IBA President
International, International Bar Association
The International Bar Association (IBA) has announced its profound sadness at the passing of Michael Reynolds, former President International Bar Association (2013–2014), who died on 26 January 2025.
A member of the IBA for four decades, Michael was known for his compassion and commitment to so...