Shearman & Sterling announced that Roberta Cherman has returned to the firm, this time as a counsel in the São Paulo office.
Basham acted as Mexican counsel for Sealed Air on its global acquisition of Fagerdala.
Thompson & Knight announced that Mario Barrera has joined the firm’s Mexico City office as a partner in the tax practice group.
Beccar Varela advised the lenders on a $475 million finance to DESA Group, an energy company in Argentina.
More global law firms are expected to set up shop in Central America with some of the best growth opportunities for law firms and investors alike to be found in Costa Rica, which is forging
Special focus: Latin America
Renewable energy and infrastructure driving growth for investors – Uría
The renewable energy and infrastructure sectors are driving growth across Latin America, according to Uría Menéndez partner Eduardo Rodríguez-Rovira.
Special focus: Latin America
Costa Rica’s economic stability and need for infrastructure offers potential
The country’s real estate and tourism sectors are also creating opportunities for lawyers, though there could be an economic slowdown ahead of the 2018 presidential elections
