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While local firms can offer great insights on local legislation, international firms are often the better option when it comes to matters of international finance, says Renzo J. Salazar Vallejo.
Given the raft of changes to tax and financial laws in Colombia, clients will benefit from the advice from knowledgeable local law firms, argues Apiros legal director Juan Pablo García Henao.
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Brazilian lawyers could benefit from a rise in renewable energy project work, but only if developers get better access to finance
Total Systems Services head of legal Sergio López Fernández says it is vital that external legal services providers perform tasks in the timeframe set by the company
Law firms in the region need to keep pace with client demands – the ‘generalist lawyer is almost an endangered species’, with clients requiring more specialisation from their advisers
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already playing a key role in streamlining law firms’ day-to-day operations.
A law firm’s market reputation, as well as its track record and ‘exisiting connections’ are key considerations when Colgate-Palmolive Company chooses external advisers, says Iván A. Sandoval
