Legal community also wants new government to persist with the country’s peace agreement, which is credited with reducing violence and homicide rates
Lawyers predict increasing demand for advice on administrative law and public procurement after China and Panama schedule free-trade talks.
The Bogotá team at Baker McKenzie acted for Brookfield on its acquisition of the majority stake in the Colombian assets of Gas Natural Fenosa.
Debevoise & Plimpton prides itself on its highly-specialised, cross-disciplinary approach. It is also one of the few New York firms shunning a ground presence in Latin America. For now…
Marisol González, Latin America general counsel at L’Oréal, says law firms should not over commit themselves “just for the sake of keeping us as clients”
Demarest acted for Itochu in the acquisition of 49% of Conecta Serviços.
In-house and external counsel grapple with budget limitations and increased competition
Marval and Simpson Thacher advised Metrotel on a $75 million loan. Bruchou and Morgan Lewis acted for the lenders.
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised Aeropuertos del Peru on a $30.4 million finance granted by BBVA Banco Continental, which retained Miranda & Amado.
Trench Rossi Watanabe announces seven new partners: Priscila Faricelli, Gabriela Paiva-Morette, Roberta Romano, Bruno Burini, Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves, Felipe Ferenzini and Rafael Gregorin.
