Hogan Lovells
Latin America Guide 2024
About
Firm Details:
CEO: Miguel Zaldivar
Deputy CEO: Michael Davison
Number of partners worldwide: Over 800
Number of lawyers:2,700
Latin America Practice Chair: Juan Francisco Torres-Landa
Firm Overview:
Change is happening faster than ever, and to stay ahead, clients need to anticipate what’s next. Legal challenges come from all directions. The firm understands and works together with clients to solve the toughest legal issues in major industries and commercial centres around the world. Whether clients are expanding into new markets, considering capital from new sources, or dealing with increasingly complex regulation or disputes, Hogan Lovells can help. Whether change brings opportunity, risk, or disruption, be ready by working with Hogan Lovells.
Straight talking. Understanding and solving the problem before it becomes one. Delivering clear and practical advice that gets your job done. Hogan Lovells offers extensive experience and insights gained from working in some of the world’s most complex legal environments and markets for corporations, financial institutions, and governments. The firm helps clients identify and mitigate risk and make the most of opportunities. 2,500 lawyers on six continents provide practical legal solutions wherever work takes its clients.
Latin America:
As one of the most dynamic regions in the world, Latin America presents a wealth of new business prospects and markets for growth. The growing middle class and innovative infrastructure and urban development mean opportunities for international and domestic companies to enter, expand, and invest in the region. To navigate these opportunities, and the challenges that come along with them, clients need legal counsel that understands Latin America.
Hogan Lovells has strong links with Latin America. The firm's Latin America practice lawyers are based in New York, Miami, Houston, Washington DC, Mexico, Monterrey, Madrid, Germany, Asia, and Sao Paulo in Brazil. They speak Spanish and Portuguese, are familiar with the legal systems, and know local counsel in every country. Combining this with the firm’s experience, Hogan Lovells can help clients understand the different environments in each country— both political and business—and will guide clients through complex and varying regulatory regimes. Client success is the firm’s focus.
Main Areas of Practice:
Banking and finance; capital markets and structured finance; corporate/M&A; infrastructure, energy, resources and projects; investigations, white collar and fraud; insurance; international arbitration; international trade and investment.
Main Industry Sectors:
Automotive; consumer; energy and natural resources; financial institutions; infrastructure and transportation; insurance; life sciences; real estate; technology, media and telecoms.
International Offices:
Australia: Perth, Sydney
Belgium: Brussels
Brazil: Sao Paulo
China: Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai
France: Paris
Germany: Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich
Hungary: Budapest
Indonesia: Jakarta
Italy: Milan, Rome
Japan: Tokyo
Luxembourg: Luxembourg
Mexico: Mexico City, Monterrey
Mongolia: Ulaanbaatar
The Netherlands: Amsterdam
Poland: Warsaw
Saudi Arabia: Riyadh
Singapore: Singapore
South Africa: Johannesburg
Spain: Alicante, Madrid
United Arab Emirates: Dubai
United Kingdom: Birmingham, London
USA: Baltimore, Boston, Colorado Springs, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Louisville, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, DC
Vietnam: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
Ranked Offices
Provided by Hogan Lovells
- London55 Holborn Viaduct. , London, Greater London, UK, EC1A 2FG
- Web: www.hoganlovells.com
- Tel: (020) 7296 2000
- Fax: (020) 7296 2001
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- Mexico CityPaseo de los Tamarindos 150-PB, Bosques de las Lomas, Mexico City, Ciudad de México, Mexico, 05120View ranked officeMonterreyRicardo Margáin 444, Piso 12, Torre Norte, Valle del Campestre, San Pedro Garza García, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, N.L. 66265View ranked office
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Hogan Lovells advises RiverRock on its investment in Euroscut Azores
Hogan Lovells Luxembourg advises RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP on its acquisition of an 89.2% stake, alongside Horizon, in Euroscut Azores, a Portuguese shadow toll road.
Hogan Lovells advises Portland Private Equity on setup of Luxembourg fund Portland Caribbean FundIII
Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised Portland Private Equity on the setup of their Luxembourg investment fund Portland Caribbean Fund III. The fund hits first close at US$100 million out of a total US$350 million target.
Minimum Net Wealth Tax (“minNWT”) regime considered partially unconstitutional
The constitution court ruled partially unconstitutional the minimum net wealth tax in Luxembourg. See below the positive impact of such decision.
Useful Luxembourg court case on interest free loans
Interest free loans – new Luxembourg court case provides useful clarifications regarding their qualification as debt or equity.
A cleaned-up Luxembourg companies law after the summer break
On 19 July 2023, the Luxembourg Parliament adopted a draft bill which mainly aims at rectifying certain clerical errors and addressing certain inconsistences and uncertainties notably in the Luxembourg law on commercial companies, without however making substantial changes. Key takeaways below.
Luxembourg implements the European digitalisation directive
The transposition of the Digitalisation Directive is part of the European Commission's strategy to achieve a digital single market in Europe and aims to facilitate companies and branches' formation, and the filing of documents and information fully online.
Luxembourg upgrades its legislative toolbox for the fund industry
This new law aims to further increase the competitiveness of the Luxembourg fund centre. Key changes to the product laws are made in the context of the retailization of private funds and should support the development of new European products.
New double tax treaty between Luxembourg and the UK
On 19 July 2023, the new convention between Luxembourg and the United Kingdom was ratified by the Luxembourg Chamber of Representatives. It reflects the last development of the OECD standards in relation to base erosion and transparency. Here is an overview of its most important provisions.
Advised Timberland Investment Resources Europe on its third investment fund in Luxembourg
Hogan Lovells has advised Timberland Investment Resources Europe (TIR), a London-based asset manager investing in forestry and timber, on setting up their third Luxembourg fund, in the form of a reserved alternative investment fund (RAIF).
All roads lead to Luxembourg – why the Grand Duchy matters to Asia Pacific private capital
Luxembourg is the largest centre for funds in the world outside the United States (U.S.). The country offers much for Australian PE investors. We look at what makes it so attractive.
Emmanuel Lamaud is promoted to Corporate counsel
Emmanuel Lamaud is promoted to counsel in Hogan Lovells corporate practice.
Ariane Mehrshahi Marks is promoted to Banking & Capital Markets partner
Ariane Mehrshahi Marks is promoted to partner, heading now the Hogan Lovells (Luxembourg) Banking & Capital Markets practice.
Dr Wojciech Marchwicki is now a partner in the Hogan Lovells law firm
As of 1 January 2023, Dr Wojciech Marchwicki, who has been with the firm's Warsaw office since 2016, is now a partner in the Hogan Lovells law firm.
Hogan Lovells advises RiverRock on its investment in Pinhal Interior sub-concession
Hogan Lovells has advised RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP on its acquisition of a minority stake in Pinhal Interior sub-concession, a Portuguese availability and inflation protected PPP road.
FastLane, a faster admission to LuxSE’s EuroMTF market
FastLane now gives access to the Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange for non-European sovereigns and corporate issuers whose shares are listed on an EU Regulated Market without the requirement of a prospectus approved by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Hogan Lovells advises Millicom on its US$746 million rights offering
Hogan Lovells has advised on the approximately US$746m rights offering of Millicom International Cellular S.A. The rights offering was fully subscribed, and a total of 70,357,088 new shares were issued, including shares represented by Swedish Depositary Receipts.
ATAD3, DAC7: Will there be an end to the series?
The acronyms “ATAD” and “DAC” have increasingly become buzzwords in the world of international tax advisors and even beyond the frontiers of the tax community. Not a week goes by without having to deal with a question in relation to ATAD or DAC.
ATAD 3 or the importance of adequate substance
On 22 December 2021, the European Commission published a proposal directive, which aims to prevent the misuse of shell entities for improper tax purposes; entities which are indeed viewed by the EU Commission as vehicles likely to be used for aggressive tax planning or tax avoidance purposes.
Hogan Lovells advises PATRIZIA on the sale of office buildings portfolio in Warsaw
Hogan Lovells advised PATRIZIA on tax issues related to the sale of 15,400 sqm office buildings portfolio in Warsaw to VIG Fund, a real estate vehicle from Vienna Insurance Group.
Hogan Lovells advises on one of the largest Polish securitisation transactions
The Warsaw and London offices of Hogan Lovells advised the arrangers, Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank SA and StormHarbour Securities LLP, on the securitisation of a portfolio of lease receivables worth PLN 2.2 billion, originated by Europejski Fundusz Leasingowy S.A.
Planned introduction of VAT groups in Poland
On 31 May 2021, the Ministry of Finance officially posted on its website information concerning the planned introduction of VAT group regulations in Poland. At the same time, a draft amendment to the Act on Value Added Tax was published for pre-consultation.
Koalicja rządząca ogłosiła założenia programu Polski Ład. Program ten przewiduje istotne zmiany oraz inwestycje w wiele obszarów życia gospodarczego, społecznego, kultury, zdrowia i edukacji, i zgodnie z deklaracją jego autorów, ma stanowić kompleksową strategię przezwyciężenia skutków pandemii.
When corporate lawyers don’t speak to tax lawyers and vice versa…
A recent judgment from the Luxembourg administrative tribunal of 11 May 2021 illustrates the unpleasant consequences which may result when corporate and tax aspects are not aligned.
Hogan Lovells Luxembourg promotes Simon Recher to senior associate
Simon assists investment professionals with structuring and establishing investment vehicles, either in regulated or unregulated form, investing in various types of assets.
DLT and issuance of dematerialised securities in Luxembourg
New Luxembourg Law adopted which aims at modernising the existing legal framework for dematerialized securities, notably by explicitly recognising the possibility to use secure electronic registration mechanisms, for the purpose of issuing dematerialised securities.
Hogan Lovells advised Och-Ziff Real Estate on the €86 million sale of its portfolio of warehouses
The Warsaw Hogan Lovells office advised an American investment fund Och-Ziff Real Estate on the €86 million sale of its portfolio of five warehouses located in Poland to Tristan Capital Partners and White Star Real Estate.
Hogan Lovells advises PATRIZIA on the sale of Ujazdowskie 10 office building in Warsaw
Hogan Lovells advised PATRIZIA Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft, a German real estate investment funds management company, on the tax aspects of the sale of the Ujazdowskie 10 office building in Warsaw to Syrena Real Estate
Hogan Lovells advises PATRIZIA on the sale of the Młodziejowski Palace
Hogan Lovells advised PATRIZIA Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft, a German real estate investment funds management company, on the tax aspects of the sale of real estate located at Miodowa 10 in Warsaw - Młodziejowski Palace to FAA Real Estate
The Hogan Lovells Warsaw office advises ISOC Group in the acquisition of the Silesia Business Park
The Hogan Lovells Warsaw Office have advised ISOC Group in the acquisition of the A and B buildings of the Silesia Business Park from the Swedish investor, Niam.
Luxembourg - Main New 2021 Tax Measures At A Glance
On 17 December 2020, the Luxembourg Parliament (Chambre des Députés) approved the bills n°7666 and 7667 on the 2021 budget including certain tax measures summarised below.
Hogan Lovells advises RiverRock on its investment in Euroscut Azores
Hogan Lovells Luxembourg advises RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP on its acquisition of an 89.2% stake, alongside Horizon, in Euroscut Azores, a Portuguese shadow toll road.
Hogan Lovells advises Portland Private Equity on setup of Luxembourg fund Portland Caribbean FundIII
Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised Portland Private Equity on the setup of their Luxembourg investment fund Portland Caribbean Fund III. The fund hits first close at US$100 million out of a total US$350 million target.
Minimum Net Wealth Tax (“minNWT”) regime considered partially unconstitutional
The constitution court ruled partially unconstitutional the minimum net wealth tax in Luxembourg. See below the positive impact of such decision.
Useful Luxembourg court case on interest free loans
Interest free loans – new Luxembourg court case provides useful clarifications regarding their qualification as debt or equity.
A cleaned-up Luxembourg companies law after the summer break
On 19 July 2023, the Luxembourg Parliament adopted a draft bill which mainly aims at rectifying certain clerical errors and addressing certain inconsistences and uncertainties notably in the Luxembourg law on commercial companies, without however making substantial changes. Key takeaways below.
Luxembourg implements the European digitalisation directive
The transposition of the Digitalisation Directive is part of the European Commission's strategy to achieve a digital single market in Europe and aims to facilitate companies and branches' formation, and the filing of documents and information fully online.
Luxembourg upgrades its legislative toolbox for the fund industry
This new law aims to further increase the competitiveness of the Luxembourg fund centre. Key changes to the product laws are made in the context of the retailization of private funds and should support the development of new European products.
New double tax treaty between Luxembourg and the UK
On 19 July 2023, the new convention between Luxembourg and the United Kingdom was ratified by the Luxembourg Chamber of Representatives. It reflects the last development of the OECD standards in relation to base erosion and transparency. Here is an overview of its most important provisions.
Advised Timberland Investment Resources Europe on its third investment fund in Luxembourg
Hogan Lovells has advised Timberland Investment Resources Europe (TIR), a London-based asset manager investing in forestry and timber, on setting up their third Luxembourg fund, in the form of a reserved alternative investment fund (RAIF).
All roads lead to Luxembourg – why the Grand Duchy matters to Asia Pacific private capital
Luxembourg is the largest centre for funds in the world outside the United States (U.S.). The country offers much for Australian PE investors. We look at what makes it so attractive.
Emmanuel Lamaud is promoted to Corporate counsel
Emmanuel Lamaud is promoted to counsel in Hogan Lovells corporate practice.
Ariane Mehrshahi Marks is promoted to Banking & Capital Markets partner
Ariane Mehrshahi Marks is promoted to partner, heading now the Hogan Lovells (Luxembourg) Banking & Capital Markets practice.
Dr Wojciech Marchwicki is now a partner in the Hogan Lovells law firm
As of 1 January 2023, Dr Wojciech Marchwicki, who has been with the firm's Warsaw office since 2016, is now a partner in the Hogan Lovells law firm.
Hogan Lovells advises RiverRock on its investment in Pinhal Interior sub-concession
Hogan Lovells has advised RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP on its acquisition of a minority stake in Pinhal Interior sub-concession, a Portuguese availability and inflation protected PPP road.
FastLane, a faster admission to LuxSE’s EuroMTF market
FastLane now gives access to the Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange for non-European sovereigns and corporate issuers whose shares are listed on an EU Regulated Market without the requirement of a prospectus approved by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Hogan Lovells advises Millicom on its US$746 million rights offering
Hogan Lovells has advised on the approximately US$746m rights offering of Millicom International Cellular S.A. The rights offering was fully subscribed, and a total of 70,357,088 new shares were issued, including shares represented by Swedish Depositary Receipts.
ATAD3, DAC7: Will there be an end to the series?
The acronyms “ATAD” and “DAC” have increasingly become buzzwords in the world of international tax advisors and even beyond the frontiers of the tax community. Not a week goes by without having to deal with a question in relation to ATAD or DAC.
ATAD 3 or the importance of adequate substance
On 22 December 2021, the European Commission published a proposal directive, which aims to prevent the misuse of shell entities for improper tax purposes; entities which are indeed viewed by the EU Commission as vehicles likely to be used for aggressive tax planning or tax avoidance purposes.
Hogan Lovells advises PATRIZIA on the sale of office buildings portfolio in Warsaw
Hogan Lovells advised PATRIZIA on tax issues related to the sale of 15,400 sqm office buildings portfolio in Warsaw to VIG Fund, a real estate vehicle from Vienna Insurance Group.
Hogan Lovells advises on one of the largest Polish securitisation transactions
The Warsaw and London offices of Hogan Lovells advised the arrangers, Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank SA and StormHarbour Securities LLP, on the securitisation of a portfolio of lease receivables worth PLN 2.2 billion, originated by Europejski Fundusz Leasingowy S.A.
Planned introduction of VAT groups in Poland
On 31 May 2021, the Ministry of Finance officially posted on its website information concerning the planned introduction of VAT group regulations in Poland. At the same time, a draft amendment to the Act on Value Added Tax was published for pre-consultation.
Koalicja rządząca ogłosiła założenia programu Polski Ład. Program ten przewiduje istotne zmiany oraz inwestycje w wiele obszarów życia gospodarczego, społecznego, kultury, zdrowia i edukacji, i zgodnie z deklaracją jego autorów, ma stanowić kompleksową strategię przezwyciężenia skutków pandemii.
When corporate lawyers don’t speak to tax lawyers and vice versa…
A recent judgment from the Luxembourg administrative tribunal of 11 May 2021 illustrates the unpleasant consequences which may result when corporate and tax aspects are not aligned.
Hogan Lovells Luxembourg promotes Simon Recher to senior associate
Simon assists investment professionals with structuring and establishing investment vehicles, either in regulated or unregulated form, investing in various types of assets.
DLT and issuance of dematerialised securities in Luxembourg
New Luxembourg Law adopted which aims at modernising the existing legal framework for dematerialized securities, notably by explicitly recognising the possibility to use secure electronic registration mechanisms, for the purpose of issuing dematerialised securities.
Hogan Lovells advised Och-Ziff Real Estate on the €86 million sale of its portfolio of warehouses
The Warsaw Hogan Lovells office advised an American investment fund Och-Ziff Real Estate on the €86 million sale of its portfolio of five warehouses located in Poland to Tristan Capital Partners and White Star Real Estate.
Hogan Lovells advises PATRIZIA on the sale of Ujazdowskie 10 office building in Warsaw
Hogan Lovells advised PATRIZIA Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft, a German real estate investment funds management company, on the tax aspects of the sale of the Ujazdowskie 10 office building in Warsaw to Syrena Real Estate
Hogan Lovells advises PATRIZIA on the sale of the Młodziejowski Palace
Hogan Lovells advised PATRIZIA Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft, a German real estate investment funds management company, on the tax aspects of the sale of real estate located at Miodowa 10 in Warsaw - Młodziejowski Palace to FAA Real Estate
The Hogan Lovells Warsaw office advises ISOC Group in the acquisition of the Silesia Business Park
The Hogan Lovells Warsaw Office have advised ISOC Group in the acquisition of the A and B buildings of the Silesia Business Park from the Swedish investor, Niam.
Luxembourg - Main New 2021 Tax Measures At A Glance
On 17 December 2020, the Luxembourg Parliament (Chambre des Députés) approved the bills n°7666 and 7667 on the 2021 budget including certain tax measures summarised below.