Miranda & Amado Abogados advised Banco de la Nación on its first bond issuance. Estudio Lazo, De Romaña & CMB Abogados acted for BBVA Banco Continental which was structuring agent of the deal. 

TozziniFreire advised Brasil Kirin on the sale of its bottling plant in the state State of Rio de Janeiro to Ambev. 

International law firms Eversheds and Sutherland have confirmed they are discussing a potential combination. 

García & Bodán acted for Hilton Princess Hotels, the Central American franchise operator of Hilton, on its financial restructuring. 

Uruguay-headquartered law firm Ferrere announced the opening of an office in Guayaquil, its third in Ecuador.

García & Bodán advised Crocs on enforcing its IP rights in El Salvador when it advised the footwear company on anti-piracy enforcement.

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano announced the hiring of Claudia Martinez, an associate who specializes in Chinese investment into emerging economies. 

TozziniFreire announced the arrival of Ludmila Leite Groch as a partner in the white-collar crime practice group. 

Carey advised Banco Security on extending a $15 million credit facility to Parque Eólico Cabo Leones I. 

Global asset management firm Lazard acquired the remaining 50% of MBA Lazard, its Latin American financial advisory business, and instructed Carey in Chile and Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano in Peru.