Corruption scandals in the Pacific Alliance could deter investors, it is argued, but there is still optimism regarding the region’s economic prospects despite uncertainty surrounding NAFTA
Energy and telecommunications sector reforms mean international investors are continuing to target Mexico despite the country’s political instability, says Manuel Romano, partner in charge of Jones Day’s Mexico City office.
Special focus: Latin America
Formation of common market would strengthen Pacific Alliance economies –
Peru and Colombia require improvements to infrastructure, and this is generating opportunities for Spanish companies as well as their legal advisers
Special focus: Latin America
Chilean, Mexican and Colombian technology and pharmaceutical industries attracting investors
Chile, Mexico and Colombia are attracting substantial foreign investment, particularly in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors, says João Caiado Guerreiro, managing partner at Portuguese law firm Caiado Guerreiro.
Cleary Gottlieb advised the Republic of Uruguay in a new money offering of $1.75 billion 4.975% Notes due 2055.
Arias lawyers in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Panama advised Grupo Rudelman, a regional car retailer, on its sale to Inchcape plc, a UK-based dealership. The buyer instructed EY in Central America.
Greenberg Traurig announced that José Antonio Diez de Bonilla Martinez and Gerardo Carrillo Valadez have joined its Mexico City office as partners, together with associates Julio Sardina, Roberto Guerrero, and Maria Jose Garciavilla.
Cuba´s National Assembly (Parliament) elected a new president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, on April 19th. The article explores some challenges ahead for the new leader.
Chilean law firm Prieto acted for Aguas Andinas, one of the country´s largest water utilities company, on a pioneering $160 million green bonds issuance.
