Ecuador

IDB spurs broadband access in Ecuador through Telefónica loan

Allen & Overy LLP’s Washington, DC, office and Ferrere (Ecuador) have helped the Inter-American Development Bank’s IDB Invest provide a US$50 million credit facility to Telefónica in Ecuador.

Nestlé acquires Ecuador’s Terrafertil in landmark multijurisdictional deal

White & Case LLP in New York and CorralRosales in Quito have helped Nestlé acquire a majority stake in Ecuadorean organic foods producer Terrafertil, in what is thought to be the largest M&A in Ecuador and the largest transaction in Latin America's health foods industry in 2018.

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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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