Latin America is a region of continuing interest to Iberian investors. Historical, cultural and linguistic ties make it the international arena in which Spanish and Portuguese companies have often felt most comfortable, indeed it is

Latin American businesses are embracing arbitration to resolve regional and international disputes with Miami a preferred arbitral seat

For many years Brazil’s economy had been hailed as the “next big thing”, now even among the BRIC countries it continues to stand out

The opening up of the Cuban economy continues albeit on the State’s own terms

It is important to Cuba that there is international confidence in the country’s legal system and that legal awards will be recognised, says Rodolfo Davalos, President of Cuba’s International Commercial Arbitration Court (CCAIC).

In contrast to Europe and North America, Latin America has hardly been affected by the global credit crisis, say lawyers in the region. Many of its economies are even experiencing significant growth, capitalising on the

Iberian companies are taking advantage of falling US company values to make strategic acquisitions in key sectors across both North and Latin America, say Talbert Navia and Allen Miller of Chadbourne & Parke LLP.

The outlook for deal activity and investment across Latin America looks increasingly positive. Deals are becoming more sophisticated and there continues to be a growing perception of Miami as a preferred entry point for investors

The changing nature of Latin American investments and of the parties involved in them is having a significant effect on the types of disputes arising and in their resolution, say George M von Mehren and

No Artificial Ingredients, the slogan behind Costa Rica’s eco-tourism campaign, sets the tone for what is driving the economy of this small Central American country, says Mauricio Salas, partner at BLP Abogados. With four