The Latin American Lawyer magazine Volume I - 2016 | Page 2
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Spotlight on Pacific Alliance
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On the cover:
Whether it´s energy sector deals in Mexico, M&A
in Chile, or corruption cases in Brazil, the Latin
American market is generating work for Iberian
lawyers from a wide range of practice areas.
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Editor: Ignacio Abella
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‘Tax and labour reforms will bring more opportunities for
law firms in Chile’
Juan Francisco Gutierrez
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
‘For international investors, Chile remains a highly
attractive market´
Jaime Carey
Carey
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Putting the client first
Santi Pagès Carballeda
Roca Junyent
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Banks and lenders targeting infrastructure and renewable
energy projects in Latin America
José Morán
Baker & McKenzie
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Mixed prospects in Latin America with Mexico leading the
M&A race
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Latin American private equity funds have ‘large risk
appetite’
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• Argentina is Mercosur country with most growth potential
Spotlight on compliance
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Infrastructure and energy sectors creating opportunities in
Latin America
Ignacio Paz
Herbert Smith Freehills
Spotlight on Mercosur
Opening up
‘Best friends’ strategies work well in Latin
America
Eduardo Rodríguez-Rovira
Philippi, Prietocarrizosa, Ferrero, DU & Uria
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Mexican economy transformed by energy market reform
Juan Carlos Serra
Basham, Ringe y Correa
Spotlight on M&A
‘Infrastructure, agribusiness and real estate are set to
grow in Colombia’
Martin Acero
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Spotlight on strategy
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Spotlight on energy and infrastructure
In an election year, Peru is expected to remain attractive
to investment´
Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano
Special focus: Latin America
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‘Despite currency devaluation and low oil prices, Mexico
is a great place to invest
Daniel del Rio
Basham, Ringe y Correa
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Advising on compliance requires multidisciplinary legal
teams
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Clients operating in highly regulated sectors in Central
America increase focus on compliance
Mariano Batalla
Batalla Salto Luna
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