DLA Piper
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Firm Overview:
DLA Piper has established a substantial footprint in Latin America with varied offerings that cater to the specific needs of its global client base. The firm’s pan-hemispheric approach to delivering comprehensive services to its multinational clients underscores its view that Latin America is of utmost importance to the global business community.
Since 2005, DLA Piper Peru has provided innovative legal solutions across a wide range of industries, placing us among the leading firms in the Peruvian market.
We provide comprehensive legal advice on projects and infrastructure; energy and natural resources; corporate law, mergers and acquisitions; litigation and arbitration; banking, finance, and capital markets; real estate; labor and immigration; taxation and foreign trade; insurance and reinsurance; corporate criminal law and compliance, among other areas of practice.
We are well-positioned to provide the successful, cost-effective, and responsive counsel that clients seek:
Sophisticated legal services
A sophisticated and highly experienced group of attorneys in the markets where we operate. Our dedicated teams of lawyers have depth knowledge and familiarity with all sort of issues that may likely present to our clients in transactions in Latin America.
Client-focused engagement approach
Our approach is simple. We are easily available to our clients, and pride ourselves on our quality work, accessibility, and quick turnaround. We partner with our clients to understand their business, goals and strategy. We listen closely to our clients’ needs, and work to quickly provide them with value-added legal services.
Unparalleled resources
The firm’s vast resources, geographic breadth and experience allow us to manage matters in an efficient and responsive manner. We pride ourselves on providing diverse teams for our clients that consist of individuals not only with different racial and ethnic backgrounds, but also different substantive legal backgrounds. We believe this diversity brings valuable perspective and better services to our clients.
Innovative and flexible fee arrangements
Alternative fee options are as varied as the types of services offered by the firm and include fixed fees, blended rates, volume discounts, and shared risk and success provisions. We would be pleased to consider any arrangement that our clients would like to discuss.
Business-minded and proactive guidance
We take a highly focused and pragmatic business-minded approach in representing our clients. Further, we believe that a successful client-counsel relationship involves more than just the execution of matters. It is characterized by an ongoing relationship in which we work to anticipate legal challenges—and opportunities—that may be on the horizon, including economic, industry, and regulatory concerns.
Key Contacts
Managing Partner
Ricardo Escobar
rescobar@dlapiper.pe
Firm Rankings
Arbitration
Band 1
Banking & Finance
Band 2
8.0
Capital Markets
Band 3
7.0
Capital Markets: Debt
Band 2
8.0
Corporate Investigations
Band 1
Corporate/M&A
Band 2
8.0
Dispute Resolution
Band 2
8.0
FinTech
Band 1
Infrastructure
Band 2
8.0
Insurance
Band 3
7.0
IP: Trademarks
Band 3
7.0
Labour & Employment
Band 3
7.0
Litigation
Band 2
8.0
Mining
Band 3
6.0
Private Wealth Law
Band 1
Projects
Band 2
8.5
Real Estate
Band 1
9.0
Tax
Band 2
8.0
White-Collar Crime
Band 3
7.0
Leading Lawyers
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Written by: Alex Jorge, Juliana Costa, Paulo Takafuji, Marina Carvalho -Â DLA Piper. On 16 January 2025, the President ratified Supplementary Law No. 214/2025, marking a significant step in Brazilian tax reform. This new law outlines the framework for the IBS, the CBS, and IS, while also establishing the IBS Management Committee. During the announcement, it […]
A look at the keys to success for multinational legal teams Featuring: Marco Salgado, Ximena Santibañez, and Andrea ConvalÃa. A conversation with Marco Salgado, Partner and Practice Group Leader at DLA Piper in Chile; Ximena Santibañez, General Counsel at Walmart Chile; and Andrea ConvalÃa, Head of Legal and Compliance at Roche Chile, on ‘Key Competencies […]
Written by: Janine Guzmán. Xana Connelly. Julian Anglada Pagan, DLA Piper. The Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO, per its acronym in Spanish) reactivated its Office Against Discrimination in Commerce (OADC) in September 2024 to ensure Puerto Rican consumers receive fair and equal treatment from the United States and foreign companies offering goods and […]
Written by: Janine Guzmán, Daniel Brown-Sáenz, DLA Piper. Puerto Rico’s Act No. 115-1991 (Act 115), which was enacted to protect public- and private-sector employees who collaborate with internal or external investigations, has been amended by Act No. 81-2024 (Act 81) to expand the definition of the term “employee,†as contained in the Act. Specifically, Act […]
Enforcement in Latin America Edited by Carsten Reichel, Amadeu Ribeiro, DLA Piper This bulletin explores antitrust and competition developments across US-Latin America. In this issue, we look at key headlines from throughout 2024. Argentina Argentina’s leniency regime goes live. In May, Argentina’s National Commission for Competition Defense (CNDC) announced the implementation of its leniency regime – […]
Here are three aspects to consider. Written by:Carsten Reichel, Amadeu Ribeiro, SofÃa O’Ryan, and Antonio Cardenas Arriola Competition enforcers throughout the Americas focus their efforts to investigate and prosecute antitrust cartels: agreements between competitors to fix prices, rig bids, or allocate markets. These offenses, which the US Supreme Court has labeled the “supreme evil of antitrust,” are […]
National security risks headline new AML requirements for investment advisers – and more to come? DLA Piper. Last week, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a widely anticipated final rule to police the estimated $125 trillion-plus investment adviser market. The new rule extends anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism […]
Top points for companies. Prudent entities responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from the Government of Puerto Rico will exercise additional caution when determining how to demonstrate their economic fitness, after the Puerto Rico Supreme Court (PRSC) ruled that an administrative agency is not allowed to consider the financial statements of proponent’s parent company and […]
To tackle project bottlenecks Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced the creation of the Ministry of Infrastructure (MINFRA, as per its Spanish acronym) during her Message to the Nation on July 28, 2024. MINFRA aims to address the country’s substantial deficit and simplify and improve the implementation of relevant public projects nationwide. As of June 2024, […]
On August 1, 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) launched its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (DOJ Whistleblower Program, or Pilot Program) along with detailed program guidance outlining requirements for eligibility. This announcement comes on the heels of Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s keynote remarks earlier this year during the American Bar Association’s 2024 National Institute on White […]
On June 27, 2024, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cannot use its administrative courts, instead of Article III federal district courts, to decide securities fraud claims seeking civil penalties. Securities & Exch. Comm’n v. Jarkesy, No. 22-859 (2024) (“Jarkesyâ€). The Court held that the Seventh Amendment “entitles the defendant […]
Over the last two months, Argentina has increasingly turned its attention to blockchain and crypto asset regulation, with advances at both the national and state levels. In this alert, we provide a brief summary of the main developments. The Argentine government updates warrant regime to approve tokenization of goods On July 18, 2024, the Argentine government, […]
Puerto Rico prohibits discrimination against certain protective hairstyles. On July 24, 2024, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into law Senate Bill 1282, also known as the Law Against Discrimination Based on Hairstyles (the Act) which prohibits discrimination against individuals wearing certain hairstyles in Puerto Rico’s workplaces, schools, and housing opportunities. The prohibition applies to […]
Peru proposes new infrastructure ministry to tackle project bottlenecks. Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced the creation of the Ministry of Infrastructure (MINFRA, as per its Spanish acronym) during her Message to the Nation on July 28, 2024. MINFRA aims to address the country’s substantial deficit and simplify and improve the implementation of relevant public projects […]
Key points On July 26, 2024, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) released the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework: Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile (GenAI Profile) pursuant to President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. The GenAI Profile is designed as a companion resource to NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), released in January […]
Peru’s National Superintendence of Labor Inspection (SUNAFIL, as per its Spanish acronym) has started sending informative letters to employers as part of a strategic effort to reinforce pay equality and non-discrimination in the workplace. These letters request information on implementing salary policies to ensure compliance with pay equality regulations. SUNAFIL aims to send out 15,000 […]
In federal health insurance exchanges The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the US Congress have begun turning their attention to the activities of insurance agents and brokers enrolling individuals into plans offered through the federal health insurance exchanges (Marketplace). They are specifically targeting “bad actors†in the Marketplace related to unauthorized enrollments […]
The Peruvian government has enacted Law 32102, which amends several provisions of Law 31572, or the Telework Act. This regulation, published in the Official Gazette on July 22, 2024, introduces amendments to articles 6, 11, 12, 21, and 23 of the original statute. The key amendments include the following: Service interruptions:Â Time not worked due to […]
A global guide to your obligations The new edition of our Gender pay transparency: A global guide to employer obligations is now available. We are delighted to reveal that this edition includes exciting new content, making it an invaluable resource for all HR and legal professionals with an interest in this area. Our guide includes: two new […]
The US Space Force, the US military’s newest branch, has released its US Space Force Commercial Space Strategy (New Commercial Strategy). Released on April 8, 2024, the New Commercial Strategy challenges leaders to incorporate commercial partnerships and emerging technological innovations in the space warfare domain as to address space-related threats to national security. The Space […]
In a landmark decision, a Florida appellate court affirmed a lower court ruling that continued possession of commercial aircraft by Russian lessees following imposition of sanctions is not “physical loss or damage†under an all-risk policy as a matter of law. The ruling by Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal in Zephyrus Aviation Capital, LLC, […]
OCR finalizes HIPAA Privacy Rule On April 22, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced the long-awaited HIPAA Privacy Rule To Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (the Final Rule), which arrives almost two years after the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in 2022. The Final […]
what every principal should know before selling products or services Act 75 of June 24, 1964 was enacted to protect Puerto Rican distributors (also translated as “dealers”) from arbitrary terminations to a distribution agreement. It essentially provides that, regardless of any contractual provision to the contrary, a distribution agreement may not be terminated, impaired or […]
What Do I Need to Know? When declaring foreign-source income, the type of income obtained must be determined and whether the benefit of any of the double taxation treaties signed by Peru applies. In a globalized economic environment, it is common for Peruvians to receive income from activities outside the country. These can come from remote jobs, investments, rented properties abroad, among others. The correct declaration of […]
Japan was an early proponent of the use of hydrogen for decarbonization, publishing its first hydrogen strategy in 2017, and the substance continues to be a critical part of Japan’s strategy to decarbonize its economy and achieve carbon neutrality in 2050. The Japanese government has committed significant funding to developing its hydrogen production capabilities, […]
A conversation with Vincent Keaveny, former Lord Mayor and Sheriff of the City of London. In this discussion, Francisco Cerezo interviews Vincent Keaveny, a partner in DLA Piper’s London office, to discuss the current activity, meaningful ties, and potential for economic investment between the UK and Latin America. Listen here
In today’s interconnected world, where the lines between private and professional lives are blurred and working from home is more common than ever, it can be difficult to unplug from work. Lawmakers are taking note, with more jurisdictions around the world implementing some form of a right to disconnect for employees. US companies with global […]
We invite you to read the article “The bankability of the Intermodal Transportation Master Plan (the “PMTIâ€), by our associates Carlos Eduardo Guzmán and Felipe Buitrago Hederich, published in the 17th edition of The Legal Industry Reviews. Full article here
Modifican el Impuesto Selectivo al Consumo aplicable a la cerveza El dÃa 20 de febrero de 2024, se publicó el Decreto Supremo N.º 014- 2024-EF, (en adelante “el Decretoâ€), mediante el cual se dispuso la modificación del Impuesto Selectivo al Consumo aplicable a los bienes comprendidos en el literal B del Nuevo apéndice IV del […]
El dÃa 11 de febrero de 2024, se publicó la resolución de Superintendencia No. 000026-2024/SUNAT, mediante la cual se ha modificado la Resolución No. 000269-2023/SUNAT para postergar la fecha de puesta a disposición del Formulario Virtual No. 709 – Renta Anual – Persona Natural y de la información personalizada correspondiente al ejercicio 2023 de las […]
El 1 de febrero de 2024, se publicó en el Diario Oficial El Peruano el Decreto Supremo No. 011-2024-PCM, el cual declara ha declarado los siguientes dÃas no laborables compensables para los trabajadores del sector público durante el año 2024: â–ª Viernes 26 de julio de 2024 â–ª Lunes 7 de octubre de 2024 â–ª […]
Signed into law in December 2023, the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) criminalizes the “demand side†of foreign bribery – that is, the Act makes it illegal for any foreign official to demand, receive, or agree to receive a bribe from a US citizen, company, or resident. FEPA is designed to work in conjunction with […]
A new law in Puerto Rico, Act No. 27-2024 (Act 27), makes it easier for foreign employers to hire employees to work from within Puerto Rico, and for persons to relocate to work remotely within Puerto Rico for employers that do not maintain a presence on the island. Enacted on January 17, 2024, with Puerto […]
As US project finance laws continue to evolve, companies are encouraged to stay abreast of developments and trends within the space. In a Q&A published in The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2024, Robert da Silva Ashley, a partner in DLA Piper’s Projects and Global Finance (Americas) practice, discusses the current state of project finance in […]
In this episode, Francisco Cerezo, Partner and Chair of the firm’s US-Latin America Practice, is joined by Tony Navarro, EVP of Red Ventures and founder of Guide.com, for a discussion about artificial intelligence in Latin America, including social, economic and political implications. This is an engaging conversation on both the promise and perils of AI […]
The second half of 2023 saw significant regulatory action and legislative proposals in a number of jurisdictions, affecting insurance companies across jurisdictions. We have included short updates on: regulatory reform in Australia; recent developments in case law in Colombia; new legislative proposals from New Zealand to Brazil, including Poland and Slovenia; the Energy Act in […]
The Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) criminalizes the “demand side†of foreign bribery – that is, the Act makes it illegal for any foreign official to demand, receive, or agree to receive a bribe from a US citizen, company, or resident. FEPA is designed to work in conjunction with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), […]
As the healthcare industry integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its business, and evidence grows demonstrating the potential for AI to be transformational in healthcare, policymakers are studying the technology to understand how it might benefit or harm the health system and the people it serves. In establishing a technology system that is useful, effective, and […]
As we head into 2024, employers can expect more risk related to the use of restrictive covenants at both the federal and state level. From the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) anticipated final rule and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) unfair labor practice charges to new state laws and court decisions, employers are monitoring the landscape, […]
An ever more competitive marketplace and a rapidly evolving legal landscape mean that protecting your intangible assets and mitigating intellectual property risks are more challenging than ever. Here are six trends we have been following closely – and we expect the significance of these trends will only grow in the coming months. The Jack Daniels hangover. Trademark practitioners […]
On January 5, 2024, FDA authorized Florida’s Section 804 Importation Program (SIP) proposal to allow Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to import drugs from Canada for a period of two years. AHCA revised their 2020 proposal to the FDA several times and submitted clarifying communications prior to the agency’s determination. While eight other […]
Healthcare private equity firms are in the crosshairs of the US antitrust agencies, the White House, state legislators, and some prominent members of Congress. In recent weeks, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan has argued that private equity acquisitions of healthcare practices have “enabled firms to amass significant control over key services in local […]
A new law in Puerto Rico, Act No. 27-2024 (Act 27), makes it easier for foreign employers to hire employees to work from within Puerto Rico, and for persons to relocate to work remotely within Puerto Rico for employers that do not maintain a presence on the island. Enacted on January 17, 2024, with Puerto […]
In this episode, Francisco Cerezo, Partner & Chair of the firm’s US-Latin America Practice, is joined by Ambassador Michael McKinley for a discussion on current events in Latin America. Listen to full conversation here
Effective November 1, 2023, all US employers must use the new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, as required by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The revised I-9 form must be used for all new hires and rehires, including citizens and non-citizens. Failing to comply with I-9 requirements may put your company at risk […]
Precedente vinculante: Se establecen reglas para la aplicación de las sentencias casatorias El dÃa 13 de enero de 2024, se publicó, en el Diario Oficial El Peruano, la Casación No. 16618-2023 emitida por la Corte Suprema de Justicia de la República Quinta Sala de Derecho Constitucional y Social Transitoria, la cual establece reglas con carácter […]
The Supreme Court, on December 31, 2023, published this Plenary Agreement. In which it establishes criteria to differentiate between an administrative infraction and an environmental crime. In this dispute, it highlights the criteria to be taken into account by the judges. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION OFFENSE Legal Basis No 34 Be collective, […]
On December 30, 2023, Superintendence Resolution No. 000205-2023-MIGRATIONS was published, amending the Single Text of Administrative Procedures – TUPA of the National Superintendence of Migrations – MIGRACIONES. Below, we detail the most relevant modifications: • The requirement for the issuance of the ordinary electronic passport is eliminated: For the issuance of the ordinary electronic passport, […]
Congreso publica ley para sincerar intereses en devoluciones tributarias indebidas o en exceso, asà como en retenciones y percepciones no aplicadas del IGV, incluyendo la actualización de multas. Leer mas
On December 16, 2023, Supreme Decree No. 009-2023-IN was published in the Official Gazette El Peruano, through which articles are modified and incorporated into the Migration Legislative Regulations, linked to the issuance of ordinary electronic passports. . Below, we detail the most relevant modifications: Download the full newsletter here
Incumplir entrega de registros contables en formatos especificados por SUNAT constituye una infracción tributaria El 19 de diciembre, se publicó en el diario oficial El Peruano el Precedente Vinculante No. 10346-9-2023, el cual establece un criterio de observancia obligatoria.: se incurre en la infracción tipificada por el numeral 5 del artÃculo 177 del Código Tributario, […]
El dÃa 22 de noviembre de 2023, se presentó el proyecto de Ley No. 6473-2023-CR (en adelante, el “Proyecto de leyâ€) mediante el cual se propuso prorrogar la exoneración prevista en la Ley 30341, Ley que fomenta la liquidez e integración del mercado de valores. Al respecto, cabe recordar que conforme a dicha Ley, la […]
On 19 December, the official newspaper El Peruano published the Binding Precedent No. 10346-9-2023, which establishes a criteria Obligatory observance: The offence typified by paragraph 5 of the Article 177 of the Tax Code, when a copy is not provided of the database of accounting books and/or records in the format indicated by the Administration, […]
In Peru, the National Directorate for Investigation and Promotion of Free Competition (the Directorate) of the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (the INDECOPI) has technical autonomy and acts as an administrative prosecutor, investigating and sanctioning anticompetitive conduct. It also issues opinions on the existence of unlawful conduct. […]
Effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require reporting companies to provide certain beneficial ownership information related to their controlling stakeholders – a measure that aligns with the US federal government’s aim to mitigate corruption, money laundering, terrorism, fraud, and other illegal activity. In this alert, we summarize the applicability of the […]
On August 9, 2023, Senator Rosamar Trujillo Plumey presented Proposed Senate Bill 1277 (P. del S. 1277), which seeks to amend Act No. 80 of May 30, 1976 (Act 80), known as the Puerto Rico Unjust Dismissal Act. Act 80 regulates private-sector dismissals and layoffs, providing a severance indemnity to employees terminated without just cause. […]
The Seventh Criminal Settlement Chamber of Lima has convicted a General Manager as the author of the crime of Violation of Freedom to Work in the form of an attack against the conditions of Safety and Health at Work, imposing four (4) years of imprisonment. of freedom and the payment of S/ 180,000.00 as civil […]
El dÃa 01 de septiembre de 2023, se publicó la Casación No. 546-2022 emitida por la Quinta Sala de Derecho Constitucional y Social Transitoria de la Corte Suprema, en virtud de la cual se concluye como precedente vinculante lo siguiente: 1. En atención al debido procedimiento, los órganos administrativos se encuentran obligados a cautelar el […]
On August 25, 2023, the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, through the National Authority for the Protection of Personal Data (hereinafter, the “ANPD“), ordered the publication of the Draft Regulation of Law No. 29733, Law on Protection of Personal Data, to receive contributions, comments and / or suggestions from citizens until September 25 of […]
On August 10, 2023, Emergency Decree No. 032–2023 was published in the Official Gazette El Peruano. The purpose of this Decree is to establish measures regarding State contracting for the execution of prevention actions due to the imminent danger of intense rainfall (period 2023 – 2024) and other events associated with the possible occurrence of […]
Cassation No. 03158–2022 – Binding precedent The observations made in an audit contained in a rectifying affidavit. The tax administration initiated audit proceedings against the appellant for the Income Tax of the years 2009 and 2011. It was determined that the appellant made the calculation of the coefficient applicable to the payments on account erroneously, […]
The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit recently issued an opinion and judgment affirming the Federal District Court of Puerto Rico’s March 2023 ruling that invalidated Puerto Rico Act No. 41-2022 (Act 41). Act 41 introduced several important changes to Puerto Rican private employment law, in many cases reversing changes which were introduced […]
Employers in Puerto Rico are encouraged to revise their domestic violence policies and trainings based on a recent amendment to Act No. 54 of August 15, 1989 – the Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act – to recognize economic violence as a form of domestic abuse and establish grounds to grant protection orders related to […]
GuÃa para la reactivación de obras públicas paralizadas en el marco de la Ley No. 31589 La Ley No. 31589 tiene como objetivo establecer un marco legal que garantice la reactivación de las obras públicas paralizadas, que forman parte de las inversiones de las entidades sujetas al Sistema Nacional de Programación Multianual y Gestión de […]
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, Resolution No. 0270-2023/CEB-INDECOPI (hereinafter, “Resolutionâ€) was published in the Extraordinary Edition of the official newspaper El Peruano, through which the Commission for the Elimination of Barriers Bureaucráticas del Indecopi has declared the following measures established by the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE) through Supreme Decree No. 001-2022-TR (which […]
El 21 de julio de 2023, se publicó en el Diario Oficial El Peruano la Ley No. 31841, la cual crea la Autoridad Nacional de Infraestructura – ANIN. La presente ley tiene por objeto establecer disposiciones para la formulación, ejecución y mantenimiento de los proyectos o programas de inversión que estén a su cargo. Además, […]
On July 27, 2023, Supreme Decree No. 006-2023-JUS was published in the Official Gazette El Peruano , which -as its name indicates- expands the list of subjects obliged to provide information to the FIU – Unit of Financial Intelligence Peru, information that must be understood as necessary for the detection of crimes of money laundering […]
Resolución de la ContralorÃa General de la República – CGR No. 268-2023-CG El 16 de julio de 2023, se publicó en el Diario Oficial El Peruano la Resolución de la ContralorÃa General de la República No. 268-2023-CG, que aprueba las Directivas No. 010-2023- CG/VCST y la No. 011-2023-CG/VCST, asà como dejar sin efecto la Resolución […]
MODIFY TUPA OF THE NATIONAL SUPERINTENDENCY OF MIGRATION On Saturday, July 15, through Superintendency Resolution No. 000137-2023-MIGRACIONES, the Single Text of Administrative Procedures (TUPA) of the National Migration Superintendency (MIGRACIONES) was modified, ordering to eliminate the word “current” for the requirements linked to the passport, with anticipated effectiveness from Friday, July 9, 2021, under the […]
Modificación del Reglamento General del Organismo Supervisor de la Inversión en Infraestructura de Transporte de Uso Público – OSITRAN aprobado por el Decreto Supremo No. 044-2006-PCM (“Reglamento del OSITRANâ€) Con fecha 11 de julio de 2023 se publicó en el Diario Oficial El Peruano el Decreto Supremo No. 079-2023-PCM (“DS 079â€) que modifica el Reglamento […]
Today, July 12, 2023, Law No. 31828, the Young Entrepreneur Law, has been published, which aims to promote the formal hiring of young people between the ages of 18 and 29, who are unemployed for 12 months or more. Below, we detail the benefits granted through the aforementioned Law: • Simplified registration and constitution process. […]
The Convention to Homologate the Tax Treatment provided for in the Conventions to Avoid Double Taxation entered into between the States Party to the Pacific Alliance Framework Agreement (the Convention) has entered into force between Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Chile. The four Pacific Alliance membership countries (collectively, the States) first entered into the Convention in October 2017, […]
As business grows more global, the challenge for in-house counsel and HR professionals responsible for workforce issues and employment law compliance is intensifying. This guide is designed to meet that challenge head on and has been produced in response to feedback from clients in both established and emerging international businesses. We hope it will become […]
Chile Con fecha 4 de enero de 2023, se publicó finalmente en Chile la Ley N°21.521, que promueve la competencia e inclusión financiera a través de la innovación y tecnologÃa en la prestación de servicios financieros, también conocida como Ley Fintech (“Ley†o “Ley Fintechâ€), y que comenzó a regir el 3 de febrero pasado. […]
Peru is updating its legislation to regulate the medicinal and therapeutic use of cannabis and its derivatives. The New Regulation – Supreme Decree No. 004-2023-SA – comes into force on September 1, 2023. The New Regulation: • Strengthens the regulation, scope and coverage of the use of cannabis and its derivatives for medical and therapeutic […]
Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources Secretary Gabriel Maldonado-González recently published Circular Letter No. 2023-01, which details the department’s position on the Puerto Rico Federal District Court’s recent nullification of Act No. 41-2022. The Court declared Act No. 41-2022 void ab initio for failing to comply with the procedural requirements of the Federal PROMESA […]
Most countries in Latin America made no significant strides during 2022 in their legislative efforts to prevent, punish and combat corruption. That is the key finding of the Latin American Anti-Corruption Assessment 2021-2022, a study of 17 Latin America countries. In this issue, we take a concise look at the report, then offer a few […]
Non-fungible tokens in Argentina, Brazil, Chile an Colombia. Non-Fungible Tokens, the NFTs, have become one of the most popular assets globally. Developed as collectable assets which have its authenticity guaranteed by blockchain, the NFTs create a new market to acquire original digital pieces. NFTs have received increased attention in recent years, especially in the trade of […]
Introduction As a continental country and an emerging economy, Brazil has been investing to expand the logistics and social infrastructures. The logistics matrix is highly dependent of highways, because of the industrialization police adopted in the sixties. At the time, Brazil replaced its railways by highways. However, the maintenance, expansion and costs of highway transportation […]
Senate Bill 0976-22 (Bill 976) proposes to amend Puerto Rican Act 16-2017, the Salary Equality Act of Puerto Rico. That Act imposes penalties on employers who discriminate on the basis of sex via salary differences. Bill 976 seeks to guarantee the vindication of citizens’ rights under Act 16-2017 by providing greater access to the filing […]
For lawyers and professionals who focus on white-collar crime at the international level, a key question is how to conduct an investigation in a jurisdiction that may be unfamiliar, and how to conduct oneself during such an investigation. Who are the relevant authorities? What are their most pressing concerns? What are the granular issues to […]
The coming months will likely see significant changes and challenges for companies operating in Peru. In this article, we take a concise look at recent developments in the legal frameworks affecting antitrust, consumer protection and data protection. Antitrust: new rules for business concentrations Peru’s Law No. 31112, establishing the regime of prior control of business […]
For more than 60 years, Puerto Rico has used its unique territorial framework to enact numerous tax incentives programs that have served as its main economic development tool. Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, and the majority of US laws apply in Puerto Rico. However, Puerto Rico also possesses the authority to […]
WELCOME TOÂ PANORAMA A year ago, the economic situation in LatAm seemed dire. But in the second half of 2021 and well into 2022, the business and economic outlook for Latin America has not only bounced back, but in many areas is surging forward. The picture, of course, is uneven. Exciting new technologies are being adapted […]
Anti-corruption and AML in Mexico: Trends and developments. The Global Anti-Corruption Perspective The fight against corruption and the fight against new forms of money laundering (AML) are issues that should occupy a central place in the public policy agenda of any country. These endeavors are deeply connected.  For a government to have better results in tackling […]
Through Ordinances GM/MME No. 685 and 686, published on September 9, 2022, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) launched the opening of Public Consultation No. 134/2022 and 135/2022, in order to discuss (i) a draft proposal of Normative Ordinance which regulates the offshore power generation activities in Brazil; and (ii) a draft proposal of Normative Ordinance which creates the Unified Portal for Management of the Use of Offshore Areas for Power Generation (“Unified Portalâ€). The period for contributions ends in 30 days (October 11th, 2022). Complementing the provisions … Read more
On October 18, 2022, the National Data Protection Authority (“ANPDâ€) published an orientation guide on “Cookies and personal data protection†(“Guideâ€). The material aims to establish a general scenario about this technology, including the main concepts and classifications of cookies, as well as guide processing agents (controllers and processors) on good practices and requirements that […]
Key takeaways: Europe’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) has been followed by equivalent proposals in other jurisdictions, particularly the UK and US. The European regime and the UK and US proposals are not fundamentally inconsistent but there are clear differences in approach, particularly on labelling. Fund managers marketing products into each of the jurisdictions will […]
The Global Anti-Corruption Perspective The fight against corruption and the fight against new forms of money laundering (AML) are issues that should occupy a central place in the public policy agenda of any country. These endeavors are deeply connected.  For a government to have better results in tackling these problems, it must put in place a […]
Con fecha 30 de junio de 2022, entró en vigencia la Ley N°21.461, que modifica la Ley N°18.101 que fija Normas Especiales sobre Arrendamiento de Predios Urbanos y el Código de Procedimiento Civil, mediante su publicación en el Diario Oficial. Las principales modificaciones que contempla la Ley N°21.461 dicen relación con: La incorporación de la medida […]
With Federal Decree nº 11.075/2022, Brazil takes another step toward creating a carbon market Brazil has published Federal Decree No. 11.075 which establishes the procedures for Sectorial Plans for Mitigation of Climate Change and institutes Sinare, the National System for the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Since Brazil created its National Policy on Climate Change […]
Merger control is an essential element for any effective competition system, regardless of geography. Although recommended by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) on several occasions,[1]  a merger control regime eluded the Peruvian market up until 2021,[2] when – after several bills failed in Congress – Law N° 31112 was finally enacted in January 2021. […]
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has published the latest edition of its Tax Administration Report. According to the OECD, this series of Reports aims to provide information that will facilitate dialogue among tax officials on important  tax administration issues. It also identifies opportunities for revenue bodies to improve the design and administration of […]
For more than 60 years, Puerto Rico has used its unique territorial framework to enact numerous tax incentives programs that have served as its main economic development tool. Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, and the majority of US laws apply in Puerto Rico. However, Puerto Rico also possesses the authority to […]
On May 25, 2022, Mexico’s Energy Regulatory Commission (Comisión Reguladora de EnergÃa or CRE) imposed a punishing penalty of more than MX$9.145 billion (~US$450 million) on a major player in the Mexican energy sector. The company holds an electric power generation permit under the self-supply scheme (autoabastecimiento). The CRE declared that the company was restricted to […]
On June 20, 2022, Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed into law House Bill No. 1244, Act No. 41-2022 (Act No. 41), which amends and partially repeals the Labor Transformation and Flexibilization Act, Act No. 4-2017 (Act No. 4 or Labor Reform of 2017) as well as amends several other employment statutes. In essence, Act No. 41 […]
International Women’s Day, celebrated every March 8, focuses on the achievements of women over the years in the cultural, political and socioeconomic contexts, bringing special attention to regarding gender equality and reproductive issues. In connection with this, it is important to highlight the recent development of new trends in the healthcare ecosystem which focus on […]
Perú • Se modifica el Decreto Legislativo Nº 1075 que aprueba disposiciones complementarias a la Decisión 486 de la Comisión de la Comunidad Andina que establece el régimen común sobre Propiedad Industrial El dÃa 21 de junio de 2022, se publicó la Ley Nº 31497, mediante la cual se realizó las siguientes modificaciones e incorporaciones […]
El 20 de junio de 2022 se publicó la Ley 21.459 que establece normas sobre Delitos Informáticos, derogando la Ley 19.223 y modificando otros cuerpos legales. La ley regula diversos tipos penales, tales como; ataque a la integridad de un sistema informático, acceso ilÃcito a un sistema informático, interceptación ilÃcita de información, falsificación informática, receptación de datos informáticos, entre otros. Se incluye también la […]
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Strategic Perspectives for In-House Counsel  Join us for our upcoming webinar as we discuss the role of in-house counsel in successful M&A transactions. While the client sets the overall strategy for an M&A transaction, in-house counsel, with the support of outside counsel, is responsible for safeguarding the client’s interests. They draft key documents, obtain necessary […]
January 15, 2025 – DLA Piper is pleased to announce the appointment of Luis Vargas and Sergio Barboza as Co-Managing Partners of the Peru office. This leadership transition represents a significant advancement in the firm’s ongoing expansion in Latin America. Vargas has extensive experience in M&A as well as private equity, focusing on local and […]
Save the date Please join us in Miami as we explore the outlook for 2025 across the Americas in the aftermath of the 2024 US elections. We will discuss key trends, issues, potential opportunities, and cross-border challenges. Agenda: 10:30 am: Registration 11:00 am – 11:30 am: Brunch with champagne bar 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: […]
Cross-border investment opportunities for global markets. You’re Invited Please join us for “Bringing the world closer: Cross-border investment opportunities for global markets,†where we will discuss cross-border investment opportunities as part of DLA Piper’s Latin America week. Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:30 am – 2:00 pm BST At DLA Piper we bring the world closer, […]
DLA Piper Argentina announces MartÃn Mittelman as Deputy Managing Partner. DLA Piper is pleased to announce MartÃn Mittelman has been appointed Deputy Managing Partner in Argentina. Mittelman’s practice focuses on business law and corporate matters, including resolution of corporate disputes and financial and commercial transactions. He advises on regional and cross-border M&A transactions and has […]
September 4, 2024 – DLA Piper is pleased to announce that Mauricio Valdespino and Edgar Romo have been named co-managing partners of the Mexico City office. The two also serve as Latin America practice group regional co-leaders, with Valdespino working with the Corporate M&A group and Romo with the Finance group. Valdespino focuses on mergers […]
DLA Piper advised Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries SA/NV and EDFI Management Company SA on the negotiation and execution of a US$10.7 million loan agreement with Nordic Solar, governed by New York law, for the construction of a 14MW solar PV plant in Nicaragua. Nordic Solar is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) set up […]
In the closing of its US$230 million single-asset continuation fund. DLA Piper advised Kian Capital Partners (Kian), a lower-middle-market-focused private investment firm, in the closing of a single-asset continuation fund restructuring of an SBIC fund to reinvest in SPATCO Energy Solutions, a fueling infrastructure services provider, for US$230 million. The transaction provides liquidity to existing […]
The evolving landscape of antitrust cartel enforcement in Latin America Tuesday, August 20, 2024 12:00 PM ET – 1:00 PM ET Please join us for our upcoming webinar in which we will explore the dynamic landscape of Latin America antitrust enforcement against anticompetitive cartels. This session will address key enforcement trends through the lens of […]
DLA Piper Mexico client event and reception Thursday, September 19, 2024 Registration 7:30 am – 8:00 am CST Opening remarks 8:00 am – 8:15 am CST Panel 1 8:15 am – 9:00 am CST Panel 2 9:15 am – 10:00 am CST Mimosas at the Terrace 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CST Please join DLA […]
The arrival of Violeta Libergott marks DLA Piper’s first lateral hire to its São Paulo-based foreign law consultancy. Libergott has worked as an associate in the São Paulo office of Jones Day for the last nine years, where she advised on several large transactions. In 2022, she helped US plastics manufacturer Avient buy Dutch chemicals group DSM, […]
DLA Piper is pleased to announce the opening of its office in São Paulo, Brazil. The office acts as a foreign legal consultancy practice under US law to serve Brazilian and international companies with cross-border matters across the Americas and world. The team in Brazil is multilingual and multicultural, representing clients on local and cross-border […]
Thursday, May 23, 2024 5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Fairmont El San Juan Banyan Tree 6063 Av. Isla Verde, San Juan, PR 00979 Directions Join us for a great networking experience at our private reception. Our guests will be treated to a stunning open-air welcome overlooking the breathtaking Banyan Tree. Register now to guarantee your […]
24 JANUARY 2024, 9:30 – 14:30 CET Location Rosewood Villa Magna Paseo de la Castellana 22 28046 Madrid Spain Directions Join us for a new edition of Panorama in Madrid to discuss the biggest trends and opportunities in Latin America for 2024. This event is designed for senior executives from multiple industries who have interests […]
DLA Piper advised Sodexo, a global sustainable food company, in the sale of its Worldwide Home Care division to the Halifax Group (Halifax), a middle market private equity firm. The acquisition includes Sodexo’s subsidiaries in the US, the UK, Ireland, France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Brazil. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Sodexo’s home care division provides […]
Antitrust specialist Amadeu Ribeiro, who is licensed to practice in Brazil and the U.S., is joining DLA Piper LLP Rick Chesley, DLA Piper Managing Partner of the Americas: “DLA Piper is committed to providing the highest quality client support throughout the Americas, offering counsel to domestic and multinational companies with interests in and operations throughout […]
DLA Piper’s Diversity and Inclusion event took place last week in Mexico City with clients and partners from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and the US who welcomed our special guests and colleagues. Our Partners for Mexico Kate Brown de Vejar, Gabriela Alvarez Avila,  Alvaro E Garza-Galvan and Edgar Romo Reynoso led the discussions with our guest speakers: Roxana Penagos Vice […]
Congratulations to our Team at DLA Piper Puerto Rico. Founded by Francisco Cerezo, Chair of the US-Latin America Practice, and managed by Nikos Buxeda, Managing Partner, and Miriam de L. Figueroa, Deputy Manager Partner. This week we celebrated 7 years in business, welcoming over 125 guests at our anniversary reception in San Juan. We thank all of our clients, attorneys, […]
Congratulations to our Team at DLA Piper Perú lead by Country Managing Partner, Ricardo Escobar. Today, we celebrate our anniversary of 18 years in business. We thank our clients, attorneys, and business professionals, and friends and family for their ongoing support. Cheers to many more!
Electric vehicle tax credits: highlights for the automotive, transportation, and clean energy industries Please join us for the second session in our Clean Energy Tax Credit CLE and CPE speaker series. This session will provide an overview of new federal EV tax credits as well as a discussion of the practical implications for your business, […]
You’re invited to join us in San Juan, Puerto Rico for our 7th anniversary reception. RSVP:Â dlapiperlatinamerica@dlapiper.com
DLA Piper is pleased to welcome partner Robert da Silva Ashley to the firm’s Leveraged Finance subgroup within the Finance group. He will also serve as the Regional Co-Leader, Latin America P3 and Infrastructure, and split his time between the firm’s New York and Miami offices. Robert focuses his practice on complex cross-border and domestic […]
DLA Piper is pleased to welcome New York-based partner Joe Stefano to the firm’s Finance group. Joe has over 25 years of extensive experience structuring and restructuring a broad range of secured and unsecured financings in connection with corporate finance, trade and export finance, big ticket asset finance and project, energy and infrastructure finance transactions, […]
DLA Piper is proud to announce 72 lawyers have been promoted to its partnership. The promotions are effective as of April 1st in the United States and May 1st for EMEA and Asia Pacific. Promotions have been made across all of the firm’s practice areas, spanning 42 offices in 20 countries. Globally, Corporate saw the […]
DLA Piper advised Overhaul, a software-based, supply-chain visibility, risk, compliance and insurance solution for the world’s leading brands, in the acquisition of SensiGuard® security services from Sensitech®. Additionally, DLA Piper advised Overhaul on securing US$73 million in new growth capital including US$38 million in equity and US$35 million in debt financing. Overhaul will deploy the […]
Regional concerns for your business – Anticorruption focus For companies doing business across the Americas, it is imperative to understand the risks and enforcement developments associated with each major region, particularly Brazil, Mexico, Canada and the US. To help your company minimize exposure and prepare for increased regulatory scrutiny, DLA Piper is excited to launch […]
DLA Piper is proud to announce that it advised Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. in the US$803.1 million refinancing of its portfolio of assets in Chile – a deal recognized by Project Finance International as “2022 Americas Power Deal of the Year.†The transaction was structured as a private placement to institutional investors of a US$710 million green […]
DLA Piper successfully represented education-focused nongovernmental agency Mexicanos Primero in a lawsuit aimed at preventing cutbacks to the School is Ours program, which extended school hours for students at more than 25,000 schools and gave working parents more time to work to support their families. The lawsuit filed by Aprender Primero, the legal arm of […]
DLA Piper is expanding its Litigation Practice with the addition of Nereida Melendez-Rivera and Sonia Torres-Pabon who focus their practice on white collar defense and corporate investigations. They arrive as partners in the firm’s San Juan office in Puerto Rico. “Our white collar and global investigations practice is growing throughout Latin America, which makes Nereida and Sonia’s move an […]
DLA Piper is pleased to welcome New York-based partners Michael McGuinness and Marcello Hallake to the firm’s Corporate practice. McGuinness and Hallake are leading cross-border and international corporate attorneys focused on high profile global M&A transactions. They each bring more than 25 years of experience leading and managing transformative cross-border M&A transactions and providing high value corporate advice to […]
DLA Piper is pleased to announce several changes to its Latin American practice leadership in its Finance, Litigation and Arbitration, Real Estate and Restructuring practices, as well as several changes to leadership in sectors and special projects for PPP/Infrastructure, Financial Services and Financial Technology, Emerging Growth and Venture Capital, Insurance, Energy and Natural Resources and […]
DLA Piper announced today that Ana Teresa Barreto has joined the firm as of counsel and head of the Industrial and Intellectual Property practice in Peru. Barreto is a well-established lawyer with more than 20 years of significant experience providing strategic advice on patent, trademarks and copyrights, among other registration procedures, as well as litigation […]
A DLA Piper team spanning France, the US, the UK, Belgium, and Brazil has advised the Eagle Football group of companies (Eagle Football), a London-based group founded by US digital entrepreneur and football enthusiast John Textor, on Eagle Football Holdings Bidco Limited, completing its acquisition of a significant controlling stake in Olympique Lyonnais Groupe (OL […]
Prex provides financial services to more than one million customers in Argentina, Peru and Uruguay. Its platform allows users to make local and international purchases, transfers and service payments, and apply for personal loans and access tools to manage personal finances. Paigo is a digital financial services platform for unbanked people in Uruguay. The transaction […]
The local firm was founded in 2017 by entrepreneurs JoaquÃn Zavala and Santiago Valdés, and several Chilean investors had already joined, such as Pablo Turner and Grupo Prisma, led by MatÃas Claro. This is the first time that H&M has invested in a Latin American startup. This Monday, a relevant operation materialized in the world of […]
Campos Mello Advogados (CMA), in cooperation with DLA Piper, advised the Miami-based private investment firm 777 Partners in the negotiation and execution of a binding offer for the acquisition of 70 percent of the capital stock in Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama (Vasco), one of Brazil’s most historic football clubs. 777 Partners acquired a […]
November, 2022 – Campos Mello Advogados (CMA), which operates in cooperation with DLA Piper, is expanding its team and further consolidating its full-service approach with the arrival of six new partners today across its Antitrust, M&A, Tax, Litigation and Labor practices. Miriam Machado joins CMA’s M&A practice, adding her vast experience in M&A, reorganizations, private […]
DLA Piper represented Banco Voii S.A. in the issuance of Class VII Short-Term Debt Securities (the “Class VII CDS”) for a total face value of approximately AR$519 million. The Class VII CDS have a term of nine months, amortize in full on the maturity date and accrue interest payable quarterly at a variable annual nominal […]
DLA Piper MartÃnez Beltrán advised Bancolombia S.A., Banco de Bogotá S.A., Banco de Occidente S.A. and Instituto para el Desarrollo de Antioquia in the negotiation, execution and closing of a facility agreement for the refinancing of the VÃas del Nus toll road project, part of the 4G Concession program. The agreement includes the cash out, […]
Campos Mello Advogados (CMA), in cooperation with DLA Piper, advised Grafito Fundo de Investimento em Participações Infraestrutura (Starboard), an investment fund managed by Starboard, in the joint acquisition of the Pampa Sul thermal power plant with Perfin. Starboard and Perfin agreed to acquire 100 percent of Pampa Sul from Engie, one of the largest coal […]
DLA Piper Peru advised Banco BTG Pactual, the biggest investment bank from Latin America, in a syndicated corporate financing granted to La Virgen S.A.C. (“La Virgenâ€) for a total of up to US$90 million, which will be used for working capital and the prepayment of loans, among other purposes. The loan is backed by a […]
DLA Piper Mexico and DLA Piper MartÃnez Beltrán represented Acon-Vitalis Investments LLC on the financing granted by Banco BTG Pactual, Banco de Bogotá S.A., Banco de Occidente S.A. and Banco Santander de Negocios Colombia S.A. to several Vitalis companies, to finance working capital needs for US$50 million. Acon-Vitalis is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of […]
DLA Piper México represents Xinfra Fibra E, the first Fibra E of the year, in its first M&A transaction consisting in the acquisition of a majority stake in the Celaya Highway Project for approximately US$74 million 11 July 2022 DLA Piper México represented Xinfra Fibra E in its acquisition of 90 percent of the capital […]
DLA Piper is expanding its Litigation Practice with the addition of Nereida Melendez-Rivera and Sonia Torres-Pabon who focus their practice on white collar defense and corporate investigations. They arrive as partners in the firm’s San Juan office in Puerto Rico. “Our white collar and global investigations practice is growing throughout Latin America, which makes Nereida and Sonia’s move […]