More global law firms are expected to set up shop in Central America with some of the best growth opportunities for law firms and investors alike to be found in Costa Rica, which is forging
Renewable energy and infrastructure driving growth for investors – Uría
The renewable energy and infrastructure sectors are driving growth across Latin America, according to Uría Menéndez partner Eduardo Rodríguez-Rovira.
Costa Rica’s economic stability and need for infrastructure offers potential
The country’s real estate and tourism sectors are also creating opportunities for lawyers, though there could be an economic slowdown ahead of the 2018 presidential elections
Colombian and Peruvian infrastructure projects driving demand for legal services
Infrastructure projects in Colombia and Peru – particularly in the energy, transport, water and sanitation sectors – are currently attracting significant foreign investment, according to Santi Pagès Carballeda, partner at Roca Junyent.
M&A activity, employment regulations and fashion law creating opportunities for
Energy sector clients in Honduras and Guatemala also driving demand for legal services, in addition to businesses operating in the Nicaraguan renewable energy and real estate sectors
Despite fears that the election of Donald Trump as US president could do severe damage to Mexico’s economic prospects, the country is now seen as offering the best growth opportunities of all the Pacific
The potential impact of the US´ protectionist trade policies in the wider global economy have caused widespread concerns
Peruvian infrastructure and energy sectors attracting investors – Rodrigo, Elías
With investors in Peru targeting the infrastructure, energy, and ports sectors, there are considerable opportunities for domestic and international law firms operating in the country, says Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado, partner at Rodrigo, Elías &