Dominican Republic law firm Pellerano & Herrera announced that Joanna Bonnelly has become a partner.
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised Pesquera Centinela on its acquisition of Inversiones Scherma in Peru.
Carey advised The Warranty Group on the Chilean law aspects of its acquisition by Assurant. Skadden acted as global counsel on the deal.
Chilean law firms Guerrero Olivos and Garay Guerrero announced the division of their IP subsidiary Garay Guerrero, ending 10 years of a professional relationship.
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