Robust compliance policies, the development of ‘risk maps’ and ongoing staff training will help businesses lessen the impact of security breaches originating in third parties
Total value of M&A activity in Latin America predicted to be $108 billion in 2018, with a significant proportion taking place in Brazil and the Pacific Alliance countries
Davis Polk acted for Cosan on its modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer in New York.
Carey acted for Scotiabank on its $2.2 billion acquisition of a 68.19% stake in BBVA Chile. PPU advised the sellers.
Carey in Chile, Goodmans in Canada and Herbert Smith Freehills in Spain acted for Brookfield while Linklaters and Guerrero Olivos advised the buyers, China Southern Power Grid International.
Carey advised insurer UnitedHealth Group on its $2.7 billion acquisition of Banmedica, a Chilean healthcare company. Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano handled the Peruvian aspects of the deal for the buyer. EY advised on the tax
Simpson Thacher acted for Burger King Brazil on its debut offer at the São Paulo Stock Exchange, which raised 886 million reais (approximately $268 million).
Estudio Echecopar, the Peruvian member firm of Baker McKenzie International, advised Intursa on the acquisition of Inversiones La Rioja, owners of the Marriott hotels in Peru.
Philippi, Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría acted for EDF and AME on their $300 million acquisition of Eléctrica Santiago.
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised Walmart Chile on the sale of its financial services and credit card business to BCI. The buyers instructed Carey.
