Amid global crisis, law firms covering Latin America have seen a boom in restructuring and M&A. They are now seeking growth in other areas as markets recover.
Category: 2009
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Colombia Central Banker Interview: Timing it Right
After Brazil and Chile, Colombia’s central bank did best in LatAm at confronting the multiple challenges of global financial crisis. It overcame significant domestic hurdles.
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LEGAL SERVICES GUIDE: Mergers and Acquisitions – The Brazilian Market
The M&A landscape in Brazil has changed greatly in the past twenty-five years. Back then, companies and their shareholders, executives, auditors and lawyers were all stepping into a new arena together.
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Brazil Sovereign Bond Issuance Focus
Showing high grade restraint, Brazil seized LatAm liquidity with a trailblazing long-dated reopening. It is opportunistic and wants to strengthen dollar and real benchmarks.
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Brazil Economy: Too Much Stimulus?
Brazil’s rebound is impressive, though government intervention creates distortions that must be addressed. The election cycle destabilizes the operating environment.
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Brazil Equity: Good Days, Bad Ways
Brazil is firmly back on the world equity map, following a slew of blowout deals. Some fear a return to the reckless conditions of 2007, and investors are wary.
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SPONSORED ROUNDTABLE: Philanthropy in Latin America
PARTICIPATING IN THE DISCUSSION: Alvaro Rodriguez, Founder, IGNIA; Shari Berenbach, Executive Director, Calvert Foundation; Christine Eibs Singer, Co-Founder and CEO, E +Co; Namrita Kapur, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Root Capital; Vibhuti Sharma, Global Head of Development Organizations, Standard Chartered; Michael Thomas Derham, LatinFinance
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Brazil Real Estate Equity: Back from Near Death
After a dizzying plunge in real estate shares, some Brazilian homebuilders are gingerly testing the market. Strong foundations come from single-digit rates and a low income-housing program.