Introduction

Latin America is a vast and diverse region, with a wide range of legal systems and practices. This can make it difficult for businesses and individuals to find the legal counsel they need.

As an Americas Regional Group of lawyers, we can help clients to bridge this gap by providing a single point of contact for legal services throughout the region.

Latin America is a vast and diverse region, with a wide range of legal systems and practices. This can make it difficult for businesses and individuals to find the legal counsel they need.

As an Americas Regional Group of lawyers, we can help clients to bridge this gap by providing a single point of contact for legal services throughout the region.

Goals

1. Providing businesses and individuals with access to high-quality legal counsel in any country in Latin America.

2. Reducing the cost of legal services by pooling resources and expertise, in a coordinated fashion.

3. Facilitating cross-border transactions and collaborations.

4. Promoting the rule of law and the development of the legal profession in Latin America.

Benefits


The benefits of our group of LATAM lawyers for businesses and individuals include:

  • Access to a wider range of legal expertise.
  • Reduced legal costs.
  • Greater efficiency in cross-border transactions.
  • Increased peace of mind knowing that they are working with a trusted network of lawyers.

Reach

We focus our services in those areas that need a coordinated effort across different jurisdictions because we believe that this is where we can add the most value to our clients. These areas include:

Cross-border transactions and M&As

When businesses or individuals are involved in transactions that cross borders, they need to be aware of the different legal regimes that apply in each jurisdiction. We can help our clients to navigate these complex legal frameworks and to ensure that their transactions are compliant with all applicable laws.

Compliance

Businesses and individuals need to comply with a wide range of laws and regulations, both in their own jurisdiction and in other jurisdictions where they operate. We can help our clients to identify the laws and regulations that apply to them, to develop compliance programs, and to monitor their compliance on an ongoing basis.

Dispute resolution

When disputes arise between businesses or individuals in different jurisdictions, it can be difficult to resolve them. We can help our clients to resolve their disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

Litigation

When litigation is necessary, we have the experience and expertise to represent our clients in courts and tribunals in Latin America.

We believe that our focus on these areas gives us a unique advantage in the market. We have a deep understanding of the legal regimes in Latin America, and we have a network of lawyers in different jurisdictions who can work together to provide our clients with the best possible legal advice and representation.

In addition to the above, we also focus on areas of law that are becoming increasingly important in Latin America, such as:

Environmental law

As Latin America becomes more industrialized, there is a growing need for environmental law expertise. We can help businesses and individuals to comply with environmental laws and regulations, and to develop sustainable practices.

Technology law

The technology sector is growing rapidly in Latin America, and there is a need for legal expertise in this area. We can help businesses and individuals to develop and protect their intellectual property, to comply with data protection laws, and to enter into technology-related contracts.
We believe that our focus on these emerging areas of law gives us a competitive edge in the market. We are at the forefront of legal developments in Latin America, and we can help our clients to stay ahead of the curve.

People

Coordinators

Gonzalo Oliva Beltrán
Gonzalo Oliva Beltrán

BARREIRO. OLIVA. DE LUCA. JACA. NICASTRO

Argentina
Tel.: (54 11) 4814-1746/8
E-mail:
Website: www.bodlegal.com

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He specializes in Corporate Law, with an emphasis on the technological, financial, and natural resources industries. He leads the Corporate & Technology team.

Before establishing the Firm, Gonzalo worked on some of the top tier law firms in Argentina, and he worked and studied in the United Kingdom. Currently, Gonzalo advises local and international clients in their businesses in Argentina. Particularly in cross-border transactions and investment, fintech and e-commerce, personal data protection, seed capital, risk and development investment matters. In addition, he advises them on private capital investments, commercial contracts, corporate counseling, financial services regulation, and debt restructuring.

 

EDUCATION

  • Lawyer, Argentine Catholic University, 2001.
  • Master of Law (LL.M.), University of Westminster (with honors), 2006.
Iván Bertrand-Galindo
Iván Bertrand-Galindo

BERTRAND-GALINDO BARRUETO BARROILHET & CIA

Chile
Tel.: +562 23855282
E-mail:
Website: www.bertrand-galindo.cl

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He concentrates his professional practice in Corporate and Commercial Law, Contracts, M&A, Cross-Border Transactions, Foreign Investment, Project Development, Mining and Natural Resources, and Water Rights.

He has advised a broad range of local and foreign clients in his areas of expertise, participating in some of the most relevant legal matters occurred in the country in such fields.

Mr. Bertrand-Galindo is a professor of mining and energy projects development at the LL.M. program of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School. He has also been a researcher at the Columbia Vale Center at Columbia University and has been involved in different academic activities at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School. Mr. Bertrand-Galindo has made publications and participated in several lectures and seminars concerning mining law.

He is recognized in the Mining Area by the international publication Chambers & Partners.

 

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

  • Cariola Diez Pérez-Cotapos & Cia
  • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (Foreign attorney at the New York Office)

EDUCATION

  • D., Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Summa cum laude), 2006.
  • Minor in Economic and Commercial Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2006.
  • M., Columbia Law School at the City of New York (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar / Becas Chile Scholarship), 2013.

Members

Eduardo Boccuzzi
Eduardo Boccuzzi

Boccuzzi Advogados

Brazil

Tel.: +55 11 3039 6399
E-mail:
WWW: www.boccuzzi.com.br

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Dean Psycharis
Dean Psycharis

BLP Avocats I Lawyers

Canada

Tel.: +1 514-396-7131
E-mail:
Website: www.blpavocats.com

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José Santos
José Santos

Forbes Hare

British Virgin Islands

Tel.: +1 284 542 1899
E-mail:
Website: forbeshare.com

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Gonzalo Gutiérrez Acevedo
Gonzalo Gutiérrez Acevedo

AG Legal

Costa Rica
Tel.: +(506) 2257-0006
E-mail:
Website: aglegal.com

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Romina Santroni
Romina Santroni

Santroni Parsons

Dominican Republic
Tel.: +1 829 918 3766
E-mail:
Website: www.ecourbanlaw.com

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Luis Eduardo Nieto
Luis Eduardo Nieto

Nieto Abogados

Colombia
Tel.: (1) 3453663 Ext – 108
E-mail:
Website: nietolegal.com

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Paula Duarte
Paula Duarte

Nieto Abogados

Colombia
Tel.: (1) 3453663 Ext – 106
E-mail:
Website: nietolegal.com

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Julio C. Gutiérrez Morales
Julio C. Gutiérrez Morales

Ríos-Ferrer, Guillén-Llarena, Treviño, Rivera y Gutierrez, Abogados

Mexico
Tel.: (52)55.5980.0372
E-mail:
Website: www.riosferrer.com.mx

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María Fernanda Palacios Medina
María Fernanda Palacios Medina

Ríos-Ferrer, Guillén-Llarena, Treviño, Rivera y Gutierrez, Abogados

Mexico
Tel.: (52)55.5980.0384
E-mail:
Website: www.riosferrer.com.mx

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RICARDO RÍOS FERRER
RICARDO RÍOS FERRER

Ríos-Ferrer, Guillén-Llarena, Treviño, Rivera y Gutierrez, Abogados

Mexico
Tel.: 55.5438.2098
E-mail:
Website: www.riosferrer.com.mx

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Santiago Thomás de Carranza
Santiago Thomás de Carranza

Thomás De Carranza Abogados

Spain
Tel.: (+34) 91 310 66 60
E-mail:
Website: tc-abogados.es

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Regional meetings

Upcoming conferences

29 November – 2 December 2023 – AMERICAS REGIONAL CONFERENCE, LATAM GROUP / Santiago de Chile, Chile

Past conferences

June 2018 – LFN ANNUAL MEETING / Sao Paulo, Brazil
March 2016 – AMERICAS REGIONAL CONFERENCE, LATAM GROUP / Havana, Cuba
February 2015 – AMERICAS REGIONAL CONFERENCE, LATAM GROUP / Cozumel, Mexico
January 2013 – AMERICAS REGIONAL CONFERENCE, LATAM GROUP / San Jose, Costa Rica
January 2012 – AMERICAS REGIONAL CONFERENCE, LATAM GROUP / Sao Paolo, Brazil
January 2011 – AMERICAS REGIONAL CONFERENCE, LATAM GROUP / Cancun, Mexico
Fall 2009 – LFN ANNUAL MEETING / Mexico City, Mexico
November 2005 – AMERICAS REGIONAL CONFERENCE, LATAM GROUP / Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 2005 – AMERICAS REGIONAL CONFERENCE, LATAM GROUP / Mexico City, Mexico

success stories

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