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...
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 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 application was filed by The Scotch Whisky Association, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The applicant completed the steps contemplated for the recognition of foreign GIs according to our domestic law N° 25380. After meeting all legal requirements —including evidence of the GI’s validity in the United Kingdom, public notice without object...
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Bomchil advises on Havanna S.A.´s inaugural issuance of Notes for US$ 18,534,790
Argentina
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 ...
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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...
BLP Leads Legal Counsel on $60 Million Educational Project: San Cristobal Green Academics and Sports Campus, a Landmark Project in Sustainability and Inclusion
Guatemala, BLP
BLP acted as legal advisor for the financing of the San Cristobal Green Academics and Sports Campus (CSC) project, led by the Montesquieu Foundation and its subsidiaries Corporación Educativa Montesquieu and High Learning Operations, advising IDB Invest and the Central American Bank for Economic Int...
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 ...
Pérez‑Llorca and Gómez‑Pinzón Complete their Integration
Colombia, Pérez-Llorca
Pérez-Llorca and Gómez-Pinzón have closed their integration, announced at the end of May, following the approval of both firms’ shareholders’ meetings and their governing bodies.
With this merger, Pérez-Llorca becomes one of the leading law firms in Colombia, with a team of more than 120 lawyers....
PPO Abogados and Indacochea & Asociados Join Forces to Launch PPO Indacochea
Bolivia, PPO Indacochea
Bolivian law firms PPO Abogados and Indacochea & Asociados have formalized their integration to create PPO Indacochea, a new entity that positions itself as the largest law firm in the country. This merger represents a milestone in the Bolivian legal market, consolidating a platform with greater rea...
Marval Advises on the Issuance of "Mercado Crédito XXXVIII" Financial Trusts
Argentina, Marval O’Farrell Mairal
Marval - The firm has once again played a major role in a Banking & Finance, and Fintech transaction.
This time, Marval O’Farrell Mairal acted as legal advisor on the issuance of the 38th series of financial trusts "Mercado Crédito", for a total amount of ARS 109.999.703.174, under the "Mercado C...
Michael Diaz, Jr., named as one of Latin America’s top 100 lawyers by Latinvex 2025
United States, Diaz Reus
Michael Diaz, Jr. has once again been selected by Latinvex as one of Latin America’s top 100 lawyers for Arbitration & Litigation; and FCPA & Fraud.
The editorial and research staff of Latinvex has selected the leading attorneys from international law firms that are involved in the legal business...
Ulises Cabrera hosts Alliott Global Alliance in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic, Ulises Cabrera
Ulises Cabrera - The law firm Ulises Cabrera debuted as a regional host, placing the Dominican Republic in the spotlight at the Latin American and Caribbean regional meeting of the global network of lawyers and auditors Alliott Global Alliance (AGA). For three days, legal professionals from the Amer...
Inspiring Women in Law: a conversation with Miriam Figueroa and Nereida Meléndez Rivera
Puerto Rico, DLA Piper
"Puerto Rico is a prime destination for long-term investment, thanks to its unique status as a U.S. jurisdiction, its skilled workforce and strategic location."
In Puerto Rico’s dynamic legal landscape, Miriam Figueroa and Nereida Meléndez Rivera, — managing partners of DLA Piper Puerto Rico — have managed to ...
Interview: Alejandro de la Borbolla and Bernardo Martínez-Negrete
Mexico, Galicia Abogados | Infrastructure and Projects
"We are seeing a transition towards mixed models, with state participation in the development of projects, seeking to include private capital."
Latin Counsel has had the privilege of speaking with Alejandro de la Borbolla and Bernardo Martínez-Negrete, co-heads of the Infrastructure and Projec...
Baker McKenzie announces partner promotions in 2025
Mexico, Baker McKenzie
Global law firm Baker McKenzie announced the promotion of 59 lawyers to partner, effective July 1, 2025. For those in North America and some Latin American offices, the promotions had already taken effect previously, in January of this year. Added to the 48 lateral partner additions in the current f...
Costa Rican justice: an evolving system that deserves our trust
Costa Rica, David Gutiérrez | BLP Legal
In a global context where many democracies face institutional turbulence, the Costa Rican Judicial Branch maintains an outstanding position as a guarantor of rights, democratic balance and conflict resolution.
This is demonstrated by the State of Justice 2025 Report, a comprehensive document that e...
TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised on the issuance of Series I Notes of BLM Desarrollos S.A.
Argentina, TCA Tanoira Cassagne
TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised BLM Desarrollos S.A. as issuer (the "Issuer") and Banco CMF S.A. as placement agent (the "Placement Agent") in the issuance of the Series I Notes with a nominal value of ARS 2.000,000,000; denominated and payable in Argentine Pesos, which will accrue interest at a floati...
Arias Costa Rica advises Pursuit on acquisition of Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Costa Rica
ARIAS Costa Rica acted as legal counsel to Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc. ("Pursuit") in the successful acquisition of the renowned Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa, located in La Fortuna, at the foot of the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica.
This transaction marks Pursuit’s first investment in...
BLP advises IFX on the acquisition of Luminet
Costa Rica
BLP advised IFX Networks on the acquisition of Luminet, also known as CRISP (Costa Rica Internet Service Provider S.A.), a Costa Rican company specializing in internet services and fiber optic connectivity, with more than 15 years of experience in the development and implementation of telecommunicat...
Marval represents Claxson in lifting of injunction that had suspended the premiere of the Menem Series
Argentina, Marval O’Farrell Mairal
Marval O’Farrell Mairal successfully represented Claxson Argentina in the lifting of the injunction that had suspended the broadcasting and publication of the series Menem, starring Leonardo Sbaraglia and produced by Claxson Argentina and Yulgok Media, on the Amazon Prime Video platform.
The case...
LMBD participates in ASIPI Conference in El Salvador
El Salvador, Legal Marketing and Business Development LATAM
LMBD (Legal Marketing and Business Development LATAM) was invited by the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI) to participate in the XXV ASIPI Working Days and Board of Directors Meeting, held in El Salvador in June 2025.
As part of the ASIPI Joven program—a valuable initiat...
Compliance, from added value to a strategic necessity. The new role of compliance today
Guatemala, Ximena Marsicovetere | Alegalis
Alegalis - Compliance or regulatory compliance has gained increasing relevance in the business world. This is because adopting good practices in this area allows organizations to avoid sanctions, protect their reputation, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards. It also a...
Alina Bendersky Furman Appointed Young Liaison Officer to the IBA’sMining Law Committee
Chile, Bofill Mir
Bofill Mir’s Alina Bendersky Furman has been appointed Liaison Officer of the Young Lawyers’ Committee to the Mining Law Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA) for the 2025–2026 term. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in her legal career and highlights her growing leadershi...
New rules for businesses in Panama
Panama, Arias Law
Arias - Consumer protection regulations in Panama have been modified last June 19 by Law 473 of 2025, introducing stricter measures on:
1. The final price information
2. The conditions applicable in special sales or baratillos
3. The charging of parking fees to the public
Below is a summary ...
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...
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