Uncertainty of Chile’s presidential election in November 2017 has had the effect of slowing M&A activity in the country says Juan Francisco Gutiérrez, partner at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (
Clients warned that, while in certain jurisdictions opposing a trademark is a purely administrative proceeding, in other countries, court hearings are inevitable
Recent legislation will accelerate much-needed power, road, and water infrastructure projects – meanwhile, law firms are winning more work from clients that have relocated to Puerto Rico
Despite US President Trump vowing to change trade agreements with countries in the region, reversing such deals will be difficult in the short-term
A lack of transparency in M&A transactions can lead to potential reputational damage in addition to negatively affecting deal values
