M&A: Energy boost

The cross-border acquisition by Argentina’s largest electricity provider of assets owned by Brazil’s beleaguered state-owned oil company spanned seven jurisdictions and required a strong, coordinated effort from international and regional firms

• 2016: a year in review
• Ecuador after the boom

Money matters

• WOMEN IN LAW: The highs and the lows
• WOMEN IN LAW: The gap that won't close

Cultural resistance delays impact of labour reforms

New laws designed to bring more certainty for employers, reduce the time and money spent on disputes, and create better relationships with employees are sweeping Latin America, delegates heard at the 4th annual Latin Lawyer Labour & Employment conference held on Tuesday in Miami – but real change takes years to be fully implemented.

• Partners from minority groups still lack ‘critical mass’ to boost diversity
• Investors less likely to triumph in LatAm state disputes