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Contents News 4 On the cover: What is testing the resolve of law firm leaders in Latin America? Talent retention, technology adoption, and adapting to rapid changes in the market top the agenda. Keeping focused on clearer targets will help law firms overcome obstacles 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 Copyright applies. For licensed photocopying, please contact [email protected] • Pro-business credentials of new Chilean president set to trigger more M&A • Mexico energy investment unlikely to be impacted by elections, NAFTA reboot • Argentina seeking greater certainty for investors with GDPR adoption • Corruption and bribery remain biggest compliance-related risks in Brazil Event Report Complex infrastructure projects in Latin America have high potential for disputes The Big Question Fire and Ice 10 Report Pacific Alliance Regulatory conflicts stifling life sciences sector in Pacific Alliance 13 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 the Profiles within the Special Reports. 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. Editor Ignacio Abella [phone] T E [email protected] Associate Director Elizabeth De Sevo [phone] M E [email protected] www.thelatinamericanlawyer.com 9 Law Firm Profile Catching the wave Winston & Strawn 18 Global Roundup Time to evolve 20 Transactions Top Mergers & Acquisitions in Latin America 22 On the Move 24 4 8 9 13 15 19 Design & Production Ana GS de Rafael [email protected] E Contributors Adam Critchley [email protected] E E Client View 16 “Law firms should have a close collaborative approach, provide advice in a simple way, and be predictable on costs” Daniel Bulnes Atos Lucy Austin [email protected] Subscription Enquiries [email protected] E Iberian Lawyer Calle Lagasca 138, Madrid 28006 T [phone] www.iberianlawyer.com March 2018 • THE LATIN AMERICAN LAWYER • 3