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Contents News 4 • M&A activity soaring, but lawyers face pressure from more demanding clients • Doubts about law firms’ future oil and gas workflow in Mexico • Colombian lawyers reporting up to 100% increase in M&A work On the cover: Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a key role in streamlining law firms’ day-to-day operations. However, lawyers warn that, when using such technology, it is important not to lose sight of some of the fundamental principles of the profession, such as “responsibility and confidentiality”. • Lawyers benefitting from investment in Panama’s tourism and energy sectors despite Mossack Fonseca scandal • Major Brazilian firms on recruitment drive as technology and corporate work increases 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 September 2018 Copyright applies. For licensed photocopying, please contact [email protected] • Event Report 10 • Investors in Latin America displaying greater appetite for risk Businesses re-thinking asset protection strategies due to ‘perfect storm’ of regulatory, economic and political uncertainty Transactions 12 Major Mergers & Acquisitions in Latin America 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. 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. On the Move 13 The Big Question How can law firms benefit from artificial intelligence? 14 Law Firm Profile Gaining momentum Diaz, Reus & Targ 16 Client View • ‘External counsel must manage expectations Iván A. Sandoval, Colgate Palmolive 20 • ‘Price is not necessarily the key consideration when choosing legal advisers’ Marisol González, Banco Macro Special Report (Central America) San Jose’s the way 6 14 16 19 27 28 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.iberianlawyer.com/latin-america 23 Lucy Austin [email protected] Iberian Lawyer Calle Lagasca 138, Madrid 28006 T [phone] www.iberianlawyer.com September 2018 • THE LATIN AMERICAN LAWYER • 3