Joachim Bamrud

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ICSID: Top Latin America Advisors

1 month ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Latinvex ranks the top international law firms advising pending cases. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDLatin America is providing plenty of work for international law firms advising cases at The World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Two firms particularly have seen a significant case load, according to the Latinvex ranking of top international advisors on Latin American ICSID cases.
ICSID: Mexico, Honduras Cases Soar

1 month ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Claims against Mexico double at World Bank arbitration center. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDMexico has seen a doubling of cases at The World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) the past three years, while cases related to Honduras have soared from one to 15, according to a Latinvex analysis. Peru …Full storyKeywords: Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, VenezuelaRanking Keywords: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dom.
Argentina to Lead Latin America Growth

1 month ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

President Milei’s reforms are starting to pay off after a difficult year. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDArgentina is expected to lead Latin American economic growth this year, according to new estimates from the International Monetary Fund, The World Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). After two difficult years, Argentina is finally set to return to growth this year.
Latin America M&As (Q1 25): Soar 185%

1 month ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Latinvex looks at the top deals in Latin America. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Latin America M&As (Q1 25): Soar 185% Non-Brazilian deals offset decline in South American country. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDMerger and acquisition activity in Latin America picked up in the first quarter after declining last year. The 185% jump in announced deal value contrasts with a 16% fall in 2024.
Latin America M&As (Q1 25): Latham & Watkins Top Advisor

1 month ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Latinvex ranks the top legal advisors on announced M&As in Latin America. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Latin America M&As (Q1 25): Latham & Watkins Top Advisor Latinvex ranks the top international M&A advisors in Latin America in the first quarter. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDLatham & Watkins continues to dominate dealmaking in Latin America. The firm tops the Latinvex ranking of international law firms that advised on Latin American mergers and acquisitions announced in the first quarter.
Latin America: The Election Outlook

2 months ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Elections in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Honduras this year. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDLatin America is scheduled to hold five elections the next seven months, including congressional elections in Argentina and presidential elections in Chile. Latinvex asked Michael Shifter, a Senior Fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue and leading Latin America expert, about the outlook for the elections.
Latin America Energy: Promising Outlook

Mar 19, 2025 | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Brazil, Chile, Peru will drive growth this year. Strong interest in Argentina. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDWhat is general energy outlook in Latin America this year? What energy sectors will drive growth in the region? Which Latin American country markets do you expect to drive energy growth this year? And what are the key challenges facing the energy sector this year?
Latin America Outlook 2025: The CEO Perspective

Mar 11, 2025 | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Latinvex asks leading executives about the business outlook in Latin America. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDWhat is the overall business outlook in Latin America this year? What will be the key business challenges? Latinvex asked leading business executives in the region. Our panel:Woods Staton, Executive Chairman, Arcos Dorados HoldingsJosé S.
Argentina M&As: Strong Potential

Feb 26, 2025 | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Milei’s economic and reform progress is attracting more deal interest. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDArgentine president Javier Milei’s success in reducing inflation and implementing business-friendly reforms is boosting merger and acquisition activity in the South American country. And Milei’s plans for lifting foreign exchange restrictions and privatizations will stimulate even more dealmaking, experts say.
Trump FCPA Pause Ups LatAm Corruption Risk

Feb 19, 2025 | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Latin America accounted for 40% of FCPA cases and 50% of fines and penalties. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDPresident Donald Trump’s decision to pause the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) will drive up corruption risk in Latin America, experts warn.