Inspiring Women in Law: A conversation with Marcela Bernal de Fontanals (Citibank)
El Salvador, In-House Counsel
"When it comes to working with firms, we prioritize trust and experience over legal rankings"
For our "Inspiring Women in Law" section, Latin Counsel is honored to speak with Marcela Bernal de Fontanals, General Counsel and Senior Vice Presiden...
Inspiring Women in Law: A Conversation with María Teresa Jayo, Business Law Manager at Beiersdorf
Mexico, In-House Counsel
"Legal teams must be architects of integrity within every organization"
Latin Counsel has had the pleasure of conversing with María Teresa Jayo, Business Law Manager at Beiersdorf, whose 17-year career illustrates the succ...
Jaime Carey, IBA President, Previews the Key Themes of the Annual Conference in Toronto
International Bar Association
"The IBA promotes mentorship and global networks to break down the barriers facing young lawyers."
In the context of the upcoming International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference in Toronto, Latin Counsel spoke with Jaime Carey, President of th...
Interview with Andrey Dorado, expert in M&A and Competition Law in Costa Rica
Costa Rica, Arias Law
"Costa Rica has a very high level of professional talent. There is healthy and relevant competition, which drives continuous improvement in the practice."
At Latin Counsel, we have had the pleasure of talking to Andrey Dorado, a key partner in the corporate and financial law area at Arias Costa Rica. Wit...
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."
Lilian Arias, Managing Partner at ARIAS El Salvador, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first woman in Latin America to be recognized a...
Family, Wealth, and the Next Generation: A Conversation with Andrea Kruger
International, Stonehage Fleming
In a new video from Stonehage Fleming, Andrea Kruger, the firm’s Head of Family Governance and Succession in South Africa, explores a critical question facing wealthy families: what truly keeps their clients awake at night?
Andrea explains that the deepest anxieties often center on the next gener...
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...
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...
What Can a PhD Lawyer Offer to Big Law Firms?
Latin America-wide, DWF
DWF - PhD holders are often stereotyped as nerdy academics preoccupied with esoteric research, lecturing in classrooms filled with disengaged students. While there is a sliver of truth to that image, the reality is far richer: a PhD can be a powerful asset in a law firm setting—well beyond chalkboar...
Inspiring Women in Law: a conversation with Erika Baez Elizondo
Mexico, Greenberg Traurig
"Ethics are non-negotiable in our profession."
Erika Baez Elizondo is a partner at Greenberg Traurig and has extensive experience in tax consulting. Her practice includes designing tax strategies f...
Can a Trademark Created by AI Be Registered?
Guatemala, Alegalis
The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has significantly transformed creative processes in the business environment. More and more companies are turning to these technologies to generate trade names, logos, slogans, and other brand identity elements. In this context, a relevant question...
Fintech Law in Argentina: a conversation with Juan Diehl Moreno, Partner at Marval O’Farrell Mairal
Argentina, Marval O’Farrell Mairal
"Argentina has an extremely dynamic and constantly growing Fintech ecosystem, which has been able to adapt to complex contexts with creativity and resilience."
In a context where technology redefines the rules of the global financial system, Latin Counsel interviewed Juan M. Diehl Moreno, partner at Marval O’...
