Colombia and Mexico and other large markets report the highest level of business activity, says Raquel Flórez, partner and co-head for Latin America at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. However, Central America is increasingly on the radar of international investors, thus generating more work for international law firms. Meanwhile, most countries in the region are doing their homework […]

When doing business in Latin America, some global investors, particularly from Asia, might seek the support of a multinational law firm. In this case, the Spanish offices of the global law firms are at an advantage because of their familiarity with the legal and business environment in Latin America. Meanwhile, patience, presence and persistence are […]

Technology can be useful for providing value-added services for clients as well as making communication with clients easier, says Cuatrecasas partner Álvaro Bourkaib.

To succeed in Central America you need to set up a strategic plan and work with teams capable of understanding the context of the country and the region. Sectors such as real estate, tourism, hospitality, renewable energy and logistics offer great opportunities for investors (video in Spanish only). David Gutiérrez, BLP Abogados in Madrid and […]

With energy sector clients in Spain targeting merchant projects, sometimes involving power purchase agreements (PPAs), lawyers with energy industry expertise are in high demand, according to María Pilar Garcia Guijarro, head of Watson Farley & Williams’ Madrid office.  

The outflow of investment from Iberia to Latin America, Africa and Asia presents significant opportunities for Spanish law firms, says Uría Menéndez partner Jaime Folguera.