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Glencore brings new ICSID claim against Colombia

Swiss commodities group Glencore has brought a fourth International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) claim against Colombia, as a US$254 million award it won against Bolivia becomes public.

22 November 2023

Pro bono: Leading Lights

Latin Lawyer is pleased to present our Leading Lights for 2023, the law firms making a noteworthy contribution to strengthening a culture of pro bono in Latin America.

21 November 2023

Ferrere helps Uruguayan film group wrap Netflix documentary

Ferrere (Uruguay) has helped Uruguayan film production company Trailer Films produce a documentary about Colombian footballer René Higuita.

21 November 2023

Pro bono: universal rights for all

Latin Lawyer spoke to lawyers from Ferrere (Uruguay) about how they helped the Down Association of Uruguay add an article to the national social security law, creating a tailored retirement age and policy for people with Down syndrome, and how this first-of-its-kind legislation will ignite change across Latin America.

17 November 2023

Uruguayan fintech hands stake to Itaú

Brazilian banking giant Banco Itaú has enlisted Guyer & Regules to acquire shares in Uruguayan fintech Handy.

17 November 2023

Who is in LACCA Approved 2024?

The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association has released the latest edition of LACCA Approved. Read on to find out who the leading private practitioners are and which law firms received the most votes from in-house counsel.

30 October 2023

Ferrere appoints new managing partner in Paraguay

Highly Recommended firm Ferrere (Paraguay) has announced that Carlos Codas will take the helm as managing partner in the new year, replacing long-standing predecessor Néstor Loizaga.

26 October 2023

Cubico buys Uruguayan renewables assets from Brookfield

Two Allen & Overy LLP offices and Posadas in Montevideo have helped UK investor Cubico Sustainable Investments purchase several wind and solar plants in Uruguay from the renewable energy branch of Canada’s Brookfield.

17 October 2023

Glencore brings Bolivia award to US court

Swiss commodities trader Glencore has asked a court in Washington, DC to enforce a US$254 million United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) award against Bolivia over the nationalisation of tin and zinc mining assets.

16 October 2023

Guyer & Regules and Ferrere amend PPP motorway agreement

Guyer & Regules has helped a special purpose vehicle (SPV) amend its public-private partnership (PPP) agreement with the Uruguayan Ministry of Transport and Public Works, increasing the financing for the project by US$30 million.

04 October 2023