Wednesday, 18th January 2012 by Rosie Scammell
Two years after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti, leaving over 300,000 people dead, Latin Lawyer speaks to the lawyers across the border about their work in aiding the recovery, who say long term and sustainable progress lies in investment in the country.
Friday, 13th January 2012 by Clare Bolton and Rosie Cresswell
Clare Bolton and Rosie Cresswell look back at the year that was in the Latin American legal market
Thursday, 12th January 2012 by Clare Bolton
The founding partner of White & Case LLP’s Mexico office and committed philanthropist, Alexis Rovzar, has died in Mexico City on 7 January after a long illness.
Monday, 5th December 2011 by Clare Bolton
Law firms and in-house teams in Brazil are now hiring lawyers from each other with American-style frequency – with even equity-partner hires a more common occurrence. How is that playing out in such a close-knit community? asks Clare Bolton.
Tuesday, 1st November 2011 by Rosie Cresswell
Last month, amid the ongoing eurozone crisis and volatility in the world’s capital markets, Latin Lawyer gathered some of Washington, DC’s leading Latin America-focused practitioners to hear their perspective on the region’s position in the world and the role lawyers in the United States capital can expect to play. While the discussion was overwhelmingly optimistic as legal practices in the region and Washington grow in sophistication, there were fears of Brazil overheating and speculation over the role of international counsel in Chinese investment. Rosie Cresswell reports
Monday, 19th September 2011 by Clare Bolton
As a purpose-designed capital, Brasília has been synonymous with government since the city's conception. Clare Bolton asks what government proximity can offer the national law firms – and whether the local offices are good business in their own right
Monday, 15th August 2011 by Rosie Cresswell
Colombia is meant to be at the forefront of the most promising places to invest in Spanish-speaking Latin America, so why are lawyers worried about investors being scared off, asks Rosie Cresswell
Wednesday, 27th July 2011 by Marieke Breijer
Boom time in Colombia, or is it? The latest LACCA meeting in Bogotá delved into the opportunities for in-house counsel as well as the country: can in-house counsel easily move up the ladder, or act for multiple jurisdictions from Colombia?
Tuesday, 12th July 2011 by Rosie Cresswell
Law firm partners attending Latin Lawyer's round table held in Lima this March were optimistic about Peru's future. For the first time, the discussion was "not political but economical". Three months later, left-leaning Ollanta Humala won the country's presidential election and all at once the future of the country and its legal market became far less certain. Rosie Cresswell reports on the meeting and asks attendees for their thoughts post-election on the opportunities and challenges for Peru and its law firms.
Tuesday, 12th July 2011 by Marieke Breijer
There are just too many options for legal services in Peru these days - meaning law firms cannot afford to be complacent, according to in-house counsel at a recent meeting of the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association held in Lima. Marieke Breijer reports
Friday, 10th June 2011 by Clare Bolton
While moving a company's regional HQ to São Paulo may make sense from a business perspective, running a legal team from the city remains challenging, finds Clare Bolton
Friday, 13th May 2011 by Joe Rowley
Canadian companies have long been drawn to Latin America's rich natural resources, and with Colombia's mining and energy sectors looking set to take off, the attraction is only likely to grow stronger. But why aren't Canada's law firms targeting the region with the same fascination? asks Joe Rowley
Friday, 13th May 2011 by Rosie Cresswell
With the rise of São Paulo, some would say Miami's position as a hub for Latin America is threatened – but the city's lawyers don't think so. At a recent round table, partners of leading law firms with Latin American practices argued that Miami is as relevant as ever and perfectly positioned as a crossroads for business between the region and Asia, finds Rosie Cresswell
Friday, 8th April 2011 by Emiliano Mellino
Argentina's booming economy is not all roses for the country's lawyers. On top of the usual problems brought about by low foreign direct investment, they also have to deal with crippling inflation. At a recent roundtable, partners from Argentina's leading law firms discussed what this means for the future of the country's legal community. Emiliano Mellino reports
Friday, 8th April 2011 by Emiliano Mellino
Chile is one of the most economically advanced countries in Latin America, yet it lags behind considerably when it comes to women's rights in the workplace. This March, a new association has been set up with the aim of improving gender equality. Emiliano Mellino talks to the women that are leading the charge about what they hope to change and the obstacles they will have to overcome
