Exposing the gap

For the past two years, many UK law firms have been compelled to publicly disclose the difference between what they pay male and female lawyers. Gender pay gap reporting can be a blunt instrument, but acknowledging a problem is the first step to solving it. We consider the implications for Latin America’s legal market.

• The scene is set
• The missing piece of the puzzle

Money matters

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

State oil companies will invite more private investment, say panellists

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.

• Cultural resistance delays impact of labour reforms
• Partners from minority groups still lack ‘critical mass’ to boost diversity