Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca announced the closure because of “irreparable damage” to its reputation after its stolen confidential files became part of the so-called Panama Papers scandal.
Hoet Peláez Castillo & Duque Abogados announced the relaunch of its corporate offering as Leĝa Abogados.
Cleary Gottlieb represented Chile on a $500 million catastrophe bond issuance by the World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
Mexican law firm Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enriquez announced that Iker Arriola and Ignacio Segura have joined as partners in its M&A and project practice groups, respectively.
Norton Rose Fulbright announced that José Sifuentes has joined the firm in Mexico City.
Paul Hastings and Costa e Tavares Paes Advogados worked together to assist Fosun on its acquisition of Guide Investimentos, the Brazilian brokerage and wealth management firm.
Demarest Advogados announced that Joyl Gondim has joined the firm as partner.
Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos acted as special Chilean counsel for the initial purchasers of a €275 million bond issued by Nordex and with Nordex (Chile) as guarantor.
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised Celsia on a $517 million public offering. Half of the money raised will be used to increase Celsia´s stake in Empresa de Energía del Pací
Cleary Gottlieb represented Mexican construction company ICA in the restructuring of its $3.5 billion debt.
