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  • Colombia: Main recurring corporate, tax and labor obligations - First Semester of 2025

    In Colombia, companies must comply with certain corporate, tax and labor obligations during the year. In this document we highlight the main obligations to be taken into account in the first half of 2025.
  • Data Economy, Privacy and Cybersecurity Newsletter - December 2024

    In this newsletter, we offer the latest updates on everything related to the data economy, privacy and cybersecurity. We cover the most recent rulings from relevant authorities and agencies, key court decisions, and the most important news in this field.
  • Garrigues wins two IJInvestor Awards (Americas) for its advice on projects in Chile and Peru

    Garrigues has been recognized in the Transaction Awards category in the latest edition of the IJInvestor Awards (Americas) for its advice on two major transactions in Chile and Peru. 
  • Data Economy, Privacy and Cybersecurity Newsletter - October 2024

    In this newsletter, we bring you the latest updates on data protection, privacy and cybersecurity. We cover the most recent rulings from relevant authorities and agencies, key court decisions, and the most important news in this field.
  • Garrigues receives three awards from LatinFinance for its project and infrastructure work

    In the last edition of the awards organized by this publication, the firm has garnered further recognition for its legal advice in three key financing projects for development in Latin America. All of Garrigues’ offices in the region have come first in some category.
  • Karen Werner joins Garrigues as partner to head the Dispute Resolution practice in Chile

    Garrigues brings Karen Werner on board in Santiago de Chile as partner in charge of the Dispute Resolution: Litigation and Arbitration practice. Her appointment is pending ratification by the next Garrigues Partners’ Meeting.
  • Colombia: Main recurring legal obligations - Second semester 2024

    In Colombia, companies must comply with certain corporate, tax, and labor obligations throughout the year. This document highlights the main obligations to consider during the second semester of 2024.
  • Reduction of working hours: a global trend reaching Latin America

    The reduction of working hours has been a key issue on the legislative agenda worldwide in recent years, and Latin America is no exception. While countries like Chile are already reducing the workweek from 45 to 40 hours and Colombia from 48 to 42, other jurisdictions like Mexico and Peru also have proposals on the table in this regard, but they have not yet been finalized.
  • Latin America Labor & Employment Law Newsletter - June 2024

    In this newsletter, we analyze the labor and employment market in Latin America and compile the most relevant legal updates in this area in Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.
  • Peru sets a limit of five years on rights in a well-known trademark

    For the first time, Peru has established a time restraint on the continuing recognition of a well-known trademark. The Indecopi has determined that the term within which a titleholder may invoke the rights inherent in that reputation is five years from the date of its recognition by the competent authority. When this period has elapsed, it will be necessary to submit the requisite proof demonstrating that the trademark continues to enjoy its reputation in the market.