Hogan Lovells hosts Latin America Summit in NY, with global takeaways – Technologist

• Trade & energy;
• M&A trends in the region;
• U.S. extraterritorial reach of fraud & Foreign Corrupt Practices Act’s (FCPA) effect on Latin America;
• Investor-state dispute resolution;
• Recent trends in banking and finance activities in Latin America; and
• Cybersecurity preparedness.

Oliver Wack, Partner at Control Risks, delivered the summit’s keynote address, with additional remarks throughout from knowledge partner McKinsey & Company.

Juan Francisco Torres-Landa, Partner and Head of Hogan Lovells’ Latin America Practice, noted: “Trade and energy are intertwined and require timely advice to overcome regulatory obstacles and unexpected complications in business projects.”

“Similarly, corruption has historically been a reputational concern given the number of DOJ enforcement cases related to Brazil and Mexico in particular,” said São Paulo Office Managing Partner Isabel Carvalho, who advises Latin American clients in corporate governance structuring and FCPA compliance. “Companies should be aware of their FCPA risk in an ever-evolving, investigation-heavy environment.” 

Emil Arca, a New York-based Capital Markets partner, added: “In the face of increased interest rates as well as the prospect of higher capital requirements for regulated banks, we expect to see continued and increasing use of complex and collateralized structures that create value for both issuers and investors.”

The full agenda and list of speakers can be found here. 

About Hogan Lovells’ Latin America Practice
Hogan Lovells’ Latin America practice combines the strengths of partners around the firm’s global network who have worked throughout Latin America for many years. The practice works together with clients to solve the toughest legal issues in major industries and commercial centers in the region. Lawyers assist clients who are expanding into new markets, dealing with increasingly complex regulations, handling a cross-border disputes, and more.

About Hogan Lovells’ New York Office
With more than 50 partners and 100+ lawyers in New York, the firm continues to have robust corporate, finance, and litigation practices. New York is a strategic growth market for the firm, and in the past two years, Hogan Lovells’ New York office has added eight lateral partners and promoted six internally to partner. The firm’s New York litigation practice spans securities and M&A, financial services, and other business and commercial litigation, class action defense, product liability, privacy and data security, restructuring, antitrust, international arbitration, employment, and white collar defense.