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Contents News 4 • NAFTA will lead to surge in employment work for law firms, but offers ‘limited protection’ for foreign investment On the cover: Chinese investors have ploughed $10 trillion into the Latin American economy, and the flow of money is set to continue, but law firms must learn how best to serve clients from the Far East if they want to capitalise on this opportunity The publisher and authors are not responsible for the results of any actions (or lack thereof) taken on the basis of information in this publication. Readers should obtain advice from a qualified professional when dealing with specific situations. The Latin American Lawyer is published four times a year by Iberian Legal Group SL. © Iberian Legal Group SL 2018 December 2018 Copyright applies. For licensed photocopying, please contact [email protected] • Booming Colombian tech sector driving demand for M&A and tax advice • Latin American legal profession urged to do more to tackle corruption • Mexico power auctions set to drive demand for engineering, construction and financing advice • Ambitious economic target set to lead to expansion of Chilean legal market Event Report 11 High quality project management can strengthen client relationships and reduce risk in international transactions Transactions 12 Major Mergers & Acquisitions in Latin America On the move Editorial policy The Latin American Lawyer provides information on the Latin American legal profession for domestic and international law firms and general counsel. The magazine is funded by subscribers and advertisers, as well as sponsoring law firms that provide interviews and Profiles within the Special Reports. 13 New focus Handle with care 14 Legal management 16 Law firms’ fears about risks posed by using artificial intelligence intensifying Sector focus A new dawn? 18 Opinion 20 Growing middle class in Latin America generating opportunities in consumer products and healthcare Maurizio Levi-Minzi, Andrew M. Levine, Debevoise & Plimpton Client view 21 ‘Law firms must empathise with our needs and act as our allies’ Sergio López Fernández, Total System Services Special report (Arbitration) Rocky road 23 18 19 21 24 25 26 Legal Deposit M-5664-2009 A number of articles that appear in this publication have previously been published in The Latin American Lawyer’s sister title Iberian Lawyer. Chief Editor Ben Cook M [phone] E [email protected] Design & Production Laura Escarpa Camons E [email protected] Managing Director Mari Cruz Taboada M [phone] E [email protected] Deputy Editor Adam Critchley E [email protected] Contributors Natalia Tejedor Sanz E [email protected] Subscription Enquiries E [email protected] Projects & Business Development Alejandra Flores E [email protected] E www.thelatinamericanlawyer.com Lucy Austin [email protected] Iberian Lawyer Calle Lagasca 138, Madrid 28006 T [phone] www.iberianlawyer.com December 2018 • THE LATIN AMERICAN LAWYER • 3