Mexico has promulgated the secondary legislation for its financial technology (fintech) law, which complements the law that came into effect in March, and which set out rules governing companies working with technologies such as cryptocurrencies, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer financial tools.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague has ruled in favour of Chevron in a long-running dispute with the government of Ecuador, determining that a $9.5bn judgment against the US oil company in 2011
Spanish law firm Gaona Abogados BMyV’s Peruvian office has signed a strategic alliance with Otárola & Prialé Abogados, allowing both firms to expand their client coverage.
Carey advised Chile’s Banco Security and two local insurance companies on the transfer of granted financings to GR Laurel and GR Litre following their sale to IEH Solar Chile, a subsidiary of InterEnergy Holdings.
Baker McKenzie advised US-based private equity firm PSP in its follow-on investment in Fondo de Capital Privado Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia, a real estate-focused fund managed by Fiduciaria Bancolombia, the trust fund operated by the South
Polycentric global law firm Dentons announced that it will enter into a combination with Larrain Rencoret Urzua, a law firm in Chile.
Baker McKenzie announced that Luis F. Gomar has joined the firm as a partner in Houston. He has over a decade of experience advising on cross-border transactions in the energy and finance sectors, particularly with
Panamanian law firm Fábrega Molino announced that Miguel Urriola has joined the firm as the partner in charge of the labour law practice group.
Baker McKenzie announced that Antonio Ortúzar Vicuña is its new managing director in Chile, taking over from León Larraín.
Cleary Gottlieb advised Chilean retailer Falabella in its $138 million acquisition of online marketplace operator Linio.
