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ECIJA hires two partners in Brazil

Brazilian firm Maneira ECIJA has strengthened its corporate, restructuring and tax practices by hiring two partners, including a former in-house lawyer from telecoms group Oi.

CAF makes its largest-ever US-denominated issuance

Four Latham & Watkins LLP offices have helped Latin American development bank Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) issue US$1.5 billion worth of notes, marking the finance institution's largest-ever dollar-denominated bond offering.

Changes in management: necessary evil or positive opportunity?

Succession planning is a challenge faced by all law firms, no matter the size. It is a critical issue for a firm to survive generations, but one that is often left a little too late to deal with. Francisco Roggero, managing partner of Argentina’s Zang, Bergel & Viñes Abogados, shares his views on the importance of succession planning to ensure the longevity of a law firm.

UK renewables group Cubico buys solar assets from Brazil’s ZEG

UK renewable energy investor Cubico has hired Machado Meyer Advogados to buy a solar energy complex from Brazilian power group ZEG Energias Renováveis.

Argentina's CGC turns to familiar firms for latest offering

Bomchil has helped Argentine oil and gas company Compañía General de Combustibles (CGC) issue US$42 million worth of notes.

Turkish port company secures financing for PPP in Ecuador

CorralRosales in Quito has helped Turkish ports and terminals company Yilport secure US$120 million in financing to build a new dock in Ecuador.

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