Market: Latin America & Caribbean

Javier Milei: a new tomorrow for Argentina?

Lawyers are hopeful that the pro-market stance of new President Javier Milei will reignite investment in Argentina's struggling economy, but greater support in Congress, cementing coalitions and boosting market confidence will be key to implement his radical reform plans.

11 December 2023

Veirano boosts environmental practice with BMA hire

Veirano Advogados has hired an associate from fellow Elite firm BMA Advogados as partner, looking to meet increased demand for environmental advice amid Brazil’s energy transition.

11 December 2023

Chevez Ruiz boosts trade practice with promotion

Mexico’s Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cía SC has promoted an associate to its senior rank, boosting its international trade offering amid increased demand from the ongoing nearshoring trend.

08 December 2023

Canadian miner launches ICC claim against Panama

Canada’s First Quantum Minerals has filed an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) claim against Panama after its copper mining concession was declared unconstitutional by the country’s Supreme Court – as two related investment treaty cases loom.

08 December 2023

Colombia's Grupo Bolívar exits Sura asset management business

Posse Herrera Ruíz has helped Colombian finance company Grupo Bolívar sell its stake in local pension fund Sura Asset Management back to parent company, insurance giant Grupo Sura.

08 December 2023

Cescon Barrieu drives through US$309 million Localiza issuance

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados has acted as deal counsel as local car rental business Localiza made a 1.9 billion reais (US$309 million) issuance.

08 December 2023

OMG helps Dominican fund target energy transition projects

Dominican firm OMG has helped energy-focused asset manager Trelia Energy Advisors structure a publicly-listed investment fund worth US$271 million, which will be used for the development of its energy transition projects.

08 December 2023

Argentina: Renewables and Energy Transition - Policy and Latest Developments

Featured in Renewables and Energy Transition Hub

08 December 2023

The Latin Lawyer Renewables & Energy Transition Hub

Featured in The Guide to Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance - Second Edition

08 December 2023

Mexico: Renewables and Energy Transition - Policy and Latest Developments

Featured in Renewables and Energy Transition Hub

08 December 2023

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