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ING agrees further Brazilian insurance sell-off

Thursday, 23 May

Pinheiro Neto Advogados has helped Dutch bank ING sell off a portion of its stake in Brazilian insurer SulAmérica to the International Finance Corporation, as part of the divestment conditions of its 2008 bailout by the European Union.

Rebaza Alcázar partner sets sights on developing Peru’s capital markets

Thursday, 23 May

Procapitales, a non-profit association aimed at developing Peru’s the Peruvian capital markets, has appointed Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas Abogados Financieros partner Rafael Alcázar as the president of its board of directors.

US chemicals distributor buys Mexican rival

Thursday, 23 May

DLA Piper LLP in Chicago, São Paulo and Seattle and Mexico’s Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enriquez SC have helped US chemicals distributor Univar acquire its Mexican counterpart Quimicompuestos.

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Latin Lawyer’s 2012 M&A league tables
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Private equity Deal of the Year 2012: The making of Peru’s leading home appliance retail chain
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UPDATE: Rebaza and Miranda help Shell return to Peru with Repsol LNG asset buy

Thursday, 16 May
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Tuesday, 21 May
Shearman hires Cleary LatAm specialist

Monday, 20 May
Dentons sets out plans for Latin America

Monday, 20 May
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Tuesday, 21 May

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