George Mencio, associate of Holland & Knight, examines existing legal structures for creating companies, arbitration and bankruptcy laws throughout the region.
An overview of Mexico’s major antitrust reforms, including increased sanctions and fines for violators.
Practical legal advice for setting up a business in fast-growing Colombia.
President Rousseff's tax reform will likely be approved by Congress, but piecemeal and within the next two years.
A U.S. injunction blocks the $18.2 billion ruling against Chevron in Ecuador.
Brazil helped boost international law firms' M&A business in Latin America last year.
A subpoena looms for attorney Steven Donziger, the lead US attorney in the Ecuador lawsuit against Chevron.
Brazil's time has come, but it needs to get its act together in terms of infrastructure, argues Milbank’s Janszky.
The Ecuador lawsuit against Chevron gets even bigger, Colombia best on software piracy and second-best on banking.
Latin Business Chronicle selects the top 30 foreign lawyers in Latin America.
Presents video footage showing Ecuadorian court-appointed investigator in collusion with plaintiffs.
Foreign oil firms in Ecuador have to accept renewed contract terms or face expropriation. Chevron presents evidence of fraud.
Letter to Ecuador's Prosecutor General Washington Pesantez from Chevron attorney Thomas F. Cullen, Jr.
Brazil and energy will dominate mergers and acquisitions in Latin America, experts predict.
Growing enforcement leads to more focus on the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in Latin America.
U.S. and Latin American business people see benefits and challenges with the FCPA.
Experts share their advice on how US companies can avoid violating the FCPA in Latin America.
A closer look at some case studies of criminal FCPA violations in Latin America.
New measures in Venezuela will make it even harder for foreign companies to repatriate profits.
A Latin Business Chronicle column on Latin American firms going global wins the prestigious Burton Awards.
New Brazilian rules increase the risk that executives may be held personally responsible for their company’s tax liabilities.
A U.S. ruling last week should help Chevron's case as it continues to fight a major lawsuit in Ecuador.
Latin Business Chronicle takes a closer look at the new cabinet of Chilean President Sebastian Piñera.
Richard Aldrich celebrates his first year at Skadden with a solid track record and strong outlook.
Brazil, energy and infrastructure are driving legal business in Latin America.
Latin Business Chronicle asks US law firms about the outlook for their Latin American business and results last year.
Several Brazilian and US firms see strong gains despite a declining M&A market in Latin America.
A safeguard can be an effective tool by Latin American countries to protect a domestic industry harmed by a surge in Chinese imports.
A government party official asks for a $3 million bribe to him, Correa and a judge to hand out environmental remediation contracts.
The Dominican Republic is starting to see signs of recovery, leading to more optimism among local and foreign investors.
Latin America business is helping boost the bottom line at law firm Harper Meyer.
George "Rocky" Harper, the new president of the Inter-American Bar Association, promises to keep a high profile.
Once targets, Latin American businesses are increasingly the acquirors in the international M&A market.
Legal disputes with governments as well as other private parties are growing in Latin America and are likely to increase further this year.
Latin Business Chronicle asks leading experts about Latin America’s growing legal disputes and the outlook this year.
Experts say Mexico was right to retaliate for U.S. violations of NAFTA and warn against rising protectionism in the United States.
Brazil and Mexico - and some Stanford cases - help spur growth at litigation and arbitration specialists Astigarraga Davis.
Mexico and infrastructure work in countries like Brazil, Colombia and Costa Rica are driving Jones Day's growth in Latin America.
Fulbright & Jaworski boosted Latin America business last year and expects this year’s business to be helped by growing ties with China and the Middle East.
Latin America remains fertile ground for Ponzi schemes, experts warn.
White & Case boosted its Latin America business by 20 percent last year and expects continued growth this year.
Several U.S. law firms dramatically boost their Latin American M&A business, but Mattos Filho still leads the way.
Despite the current financial crisis, multilatinas are poised for continued expansion in pan-regional Latin markets and internationally.
Millions of US dollars.
Peru's legal sector is booming thanks to a strong economy, investment grade and a trade agreement with the United States.
Michael Gillespie, Co-Chair of the Latin American practice at Debevoise & Plimpton, talks to Latin Business Chronicle.
High inflation and government intervention in the economy negatively impacts Argentina’s legal sector.
Colombia and Peru are helping boost Shearman & Sterling's business in Latin America.
Venezuela’s combination of growing nationalizations and a fast-growing economy are boosting the demand for legal services.
A growing economy and increased foreign investment is boosting Colombia's legal sector.
Latin Business Chronicle asks five leading lawyers about the outlook for Colombia’s legal sector.
Brazil's legal sector is booming. The country’s new investment grade will help boost foreign law firms' business further.
Latin Business Chronicle asks four leading lawyers about the outlook for Brazil’s legal sector.
Brazil reaches investment grade earlier than expected. Meanwhile, FDI is setting new records. Brazil's boom appears without end.
NAFTA benefits both the United States and Mexico, experts say. Any renegotiation would result in U.S. job losses, they say.
Three experts on the results of Ecuador's withdrawal of bilateral investment treaties.
In the grand scheme of economic forces, NAFTA is no more than a blip on the U.S. employment picture.
Mattos Filho is the top legal advisor, while White & Case sees the strongest growth.
The growing number of disputes in Latin America is good business for U.S. law firms as is the IPO and M&A boom.
Latin Business Chronicle asks leading law firms about the results of their Latin American business and the outlook.
Populist rhetoric and policies will continue as long as natural resources prices remain high. But what happens after they fall?
President Correa's oil policies will result in more disputes with foreign companies and reduced oil production, experts predict.
Brazilian law firm Mattos Filho, a leading M&A advisor in Latin America, expects another strong year.
A closer look at foreign direct investment in Latin America and the key trouble spots.
Mexico's real estate sector, already benefiting from a mortgage and tourism boom, gets a push from U.S. cross-border financing.
Trade and business grows in CAFTA. But so will the number of disputes, experts warn.
A debt default in Ecuador and future expropriations in Venezuela will likely lead to a wave of disputes with private investors, experts say.
