Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America: New Opportunities in a Changing Scenario
The International Bar Association (IBA) is organizing the conference "Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America: New Opportunities in a Changing Scenario," scheduled for March 23–25, 2026, in Punta del Este, Uruguay. This event aims to bring together legal professionals, industry experts, and business leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Latin American region.
The conference will cover a range of pertinent topics, including the role of global, regional, and local private equity firms in M&A transactions, recent developments in the Latin American M&A landscape, and various other subjects of interest to M&A practitioners. Sessions will delve into strategic sectors, cross-border financing opportunities, and the impact of free trade agreements and double-taxation treaties on M&A activities in the region.
Attendees can expect a comprehensive program featuring panel discussions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Notable speakers will include leading legal professionals and industry experts who will share their insights and experiences. The event will also offer a platform for participants to engage with peers, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations.
This conference is ideal for legal practitioners specializing in corporate law, M&A, and related fields, as well as business executives and investors interested in the Latin American market. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the region's M&A sector, enhancing their professional expertise and expanding their professional networks.
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Speakers(12)
Alberto Rebaza
Ana Paula Martinez
Carlos Dominguez
Partner at LEGA
Carlos Dominguez joined LEGA (formerly Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque) in 1996 and became a partner in 2006. He specializes in civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, representing national and international corporations in disputes with international impact.
Estanislao Olmos
Partner at General Corporate and M&A Department
Estanislao Olmos is a partner in the General Corporate and M&A Department of his firm. His practice focuses on corporate law, with particular expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures involving both public and private companies.
Fernando Peláez-Pier
CEO and Editor at LexLatin
Fernando Peláez-Pier is a Mexican-born Venezuelan lawyer with extensive experience in corporate law and law firm management. He has held various leadership roles within the International Bar Association (IBA), including serving as its President from 2009 to 2010.
Ignacio Pesqueira
Juan Javier Negri
Senior Partner at Negri & Pueyrredon
Juan Javier Negri is a senior partner at Negri & Pueyrredon, a boutique firm in Buenos Aires. He has written extensively on mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and practice, and holds a chair at Universidad Austral on corporate conflicts.
Lisandro Allende
Founding Partner at A&F | Allende • Ferrante | Abogados
Lisandro Allende is a founding partner of A&F | Allende • Ferrante | Abogados with over 30 years of legal professional practice. He is active in large energy projects, EPC contracts, and is a recognized arbitrator and part-time law professor in Argentina.
Luis Carlos Rodrigo
Head Partner at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano
Luis Carlos Rodrigo is the head partner of Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano, leading the Mining and Environmental Area. He advises local and foreign mining companies and serves on the boards of several companies, including Compañía Minera Antamina and Sociedad Minera El Brocal.
Luis M Castro
Founding Partner and Managing Partner at BLP
Luis M Castro is a founding partner of BLP and serves as the firm's Managing Partner. His specialties include business law, energy and infrastructure, and real estate and hospitality, advising on day-to-day affairs of national and transnational companies.
Patricia Menendez-Cambo
Former General Counsel at SoftBank's Latin America and Opportunity Funds
Patricia Menendez-Cambo formerly served as General Counsel of SoftBank's Latin America and Opportunity Funds. Prior to that, she was Vice Chair of Greenberg Traurig and a member of its Executive Committee, holding numerous positions including Chair of the Corporate Practice.
Valeriano Guevara Lynch
Chairman at Allende & Brea
Valeriano Guevara Lynch is the Chairman of Allende & Brea and a member of its Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Department. He has represented clients in a broad range of matters, advising on corporate issues, acquisitions, commercial agreements, reorganizations, restructurings, and financings.
Event Details
- Date
- March 15-17, 2017
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇾 Buenos Aires, Uruguay
- Punta del Este
- Audience
- Legal practitioners specializing in corporate law, M&A, and related fields; business executives and investors interested in the Latin American market.