Latin America´s emerging Pacific trade bloc – consisting of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru – offers a wealth of opportunities for law firms in Spain, but to win the hunt for business offered by the ‘Pacific

Mexico´s profile among international investors continues to rise, particularly due to the country´s membership of the Pacific Alliance, explains Adolfo Durañona, partner at Baker & McKenzie in Argentina.

The clear business rules and respect for the rule of law in the two countries means they are well placed to lure investors, with public infrastructure projects presenting big opportunities

Latin American companies are often family-run and this can have an impact on the way in which negotiations are conducted, explains Yosbel A. Ibarra, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Latin American and Iberian practice.