Ecuador

Florida court confirms arbitration award in Ecuador bribery dispute

A Florida court has confirmed an award at the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) that rescinded an Australian company’s purchase of an Ecuadorean engineering consultancy in light of evidence that the sellers had engaged in a “far-reaching and intricate bribery scheme” to procure government contracts.

Peru joins Colombia in Andean antitrust leniency fight

Peru’s competition authority has joined Colombia’s in opposing two Andean regional bodies that may punish companies that had been granted leniency in those bodies’ member countries.

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Features

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

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Surveys

Money matters

As law firms in Latin America grow and face new competitive challenges, the pressure to re-evaluate partner compensation systems is on. As more law firms change to models that reward performance, how can law firm leaders appear objective and fair when sharing out the pie? asks Rosie Cresswell

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Strategy & management

Money matters

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Conference coverage

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.

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