Peruvian law firm Rebaza, Alcázar & De las Casas announced the addition of Sheila Vargas as its new compliance officer.
Chilean law firm Guerrero Olivos advised utility company CGE on completing a 4-way merger of its energy distribution companies.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom advised Avianca in a litigation brought by its second-largest shareholder, regarding the airline´s proposed alliance with United.
DMK Lawyers, the Dominican Republic member of Central Law, acted for Senator Hotels & Resorts on its acquisition of a 3-hotel resort complex in Puerto Plata.
Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal advised Terrifico Capital on creating a private fund to invest in cryptocurrency and ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings).
Baker McKenzie announced that Oscar Morean has joined its Caracas office as a partner.
Philippi, Prietocarrizosa, Ferrero DU & Uría helped Empresa de Energía de Bogotá shed its stakes in Promigas, Nutresa and other companies.
EY advised I Squared Capital on the Peruvian aspects of its acquisition of the Latin American assets of Kenon. Consortium Legal acted for I Squared in Nicaragua. Kenon instructed Skadden on the global deal.&
Rebaza, Alcázar acted for Inspired on its acquisition of a majority stake in Altair. EY provided tax counsel to the buyers while Altair instructed Rubio.
DLA Piper announced that William Candelaria has joined the firm as a partner in New York.