Doing Business in Latin America

Winston & Strawn partner Nicholas Rodriguez was a featured co-panelist on Practising Law Institute (PLI)’s accredited program “Doing Business In and With Global Markets 2024.” Nicholas discussed various topics related to doing business in Latin America, including the new political reality in Latin America and its impact on cross-border M&A; the effect of dislocation in Europe on Latin America; ESG considerations for investments in Latin America; and key compliance and regulatory considerations for investing in Latin America.

Nicholas discussed how M&A activity in the Latin American region has been impacted by political instability and the “pink tide,” macroeconomic headwinds, inflationary pressures, and high interest rates. Nicholas and the panel also explained the challenges of investing in the region, current M&A trends, the increased availability of representation and warranty insurance, and the utility of bilateral agreements and treaty protections for investors. 

Practising Law Institute (PLI) is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and other professionals at the forefront of knowledge and expertise. The PLI program provides a comprehensive overview of the most pressing legal and business issues involved in international deal-making in and with global markets.

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