Conference coverage
New technologies are reassuring O&G project lenders, say panellists
26 June 2019
The first oil and gas companies adopting more technologically advanced methods in Latin America stand to benefit from better financing options, heard delegates at Latin Lawyer Live 10th Annual Oil & Gas conference last month.
Argentina’s offshore future looks bright, say panellists
24 June 2019
Speakers at Latin Lawyer Live 10th Annual Oil & Gas last month praised Argentina’s hydrocarbons framework and tried to soothe energy investor concerns amid government pushback in Mexico.
State oil companies will invite more private investment, say panellists
20 June 2019
Many Latin American national oil companies (NOCs) are increasingly willing to relinquish control of exploration and production efforts to private corporations, heard delegates at Latin Lawyer Live 10th Annual Oil & Gas, which took place last month at the Park Hyatt in Buenos Aires.
Argentine energy minister predicts support for hydrocarbons law update
14 June 2019
Argentina must change its legal framework if the country is to become a prime exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), heard delegates at Latin Lawyer Live 10th Annual Oil & Gas, which took place last month at the Park Hyatt in Buenos Aires.
Car Wash investigation’s legacy is driving cooperation in the Americas
12 June 2019
Rising enforcement and increasing cooperation in Latin America means the US authorities are taking a back seat in investigations on the continent.
Mexico to tackle corruption with "all the strength” of the state
10 June 2019
The chief legal adviser to the Mexican president has said the country will prosecute historical cases and enforce anti-corruption laws after years of inaction.
Notebook scandal gives Argentina “unprecedented opportunity” to tackle corruption, official says
22 May 2019
The president of Argentina’s financial information unit has said that a high-profile case that hit the headlines last year presents an opportunity for significant anti-corruption reforms in the country. By Latin Lawyer's sister publication Global Investigations Review's Waithera Junghae in Buenos Aires
Compliance teams are enablers, not roadblocks for the O&G business
15 May 2019
Energy companies should view the legal professionals who keep their compliance programmes updated as business-friendly, heard delegates at the Latin Lawyer Live 10th Annual Oil & Gas event, which was held yesterday at the Park Hyatt in Buenos Aires.
More dispute boards in LatAm construction contracts, urge panellists
01 May 2019
Panellists at Latin Lawyer - GAR Live 3rd Annual Arbitration Summit – held yesterday in Miami – called for the increased use of dispute boards in Latin American construction projects to stop them being put on hold.
YPF legal head confirmed for LL Live 10th Annual Oil & Gas Summit
08 April 2019
German Vito Fernández, the vice president of YPF’s legal department, will speak at Latin Lawyer Live 10th Annual Oil & Gas next month.