Uncertainty of Chile’s presidential election in November 2017 has had the effect of slowing M&A activity in the country says Juan Francisco Gutiérrez, partner at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (
System imposes additional requirements that, if unfulfilled, make trademarks vulnerable to new challenges – consequently, clients must strengthen their IP protection strategies
Peruvian law firm Martinot Abogados announced that Jorge Zuñiga has joined the partnership.
Garrigues announced that Barbara Vera, a lawyer with over 10 years’ experience in labour law in the Chilean market, has joined the firm.
Chilean law firm Carey acted for Atento on a $400 million private offering of 6.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2022.
Baker McKenzie advised ICU Medical on the acquisition of the Hospira Infusion Systems from Pfizer. The deal, globally valued at $900 million, included Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.
Veirano Advogados advised Hertz on the sale of its Brazil car rental and leasing operations to Localiza.
García & Bodán acted as Honduras counsel to Oppenheimer on first international bond issue by Invatlan.
Dominican Republic law firm Pellerano & Herrera acted for the bondholders´ committee in the restructuring of over $350 million debt of Cap Cana.
Philippi, Prietocarrizosa, Ferrero DU & Uría helped GyM Ferrovias obtain a $316 million loan to finance the expansion of the metro system in Lima.
