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  • COVID-19: Possible legal actions regarding the measures set forth by ruling of the National Center for Energy Control due to the health contingency

    Under the argument that the Covid19 outbreak has resulted in the reduction of electric energy consumption by end users in Mexico and, therefore, the reliability of power supply should be strengthened, the National Center for Energy Control (CENACE) issued a ruling in connection with the Market Information System on May 1 dated April 29, pursuant to which it decrees the technical measures to be followed to guarantee the efficiency, quality, reliability, continuity and security of the National Electric System (SEN). In the face of these actions, companies can consider some legal actions.

  • COVID-19: The National Centre for Energy Control has ordered certain measures to ensure efficiency and continuity of the National Electric System

    Based on the argument that the pandemic has cause a reduction of electricity consumption by end users and thus additional measures have to be taken in order to guarantee the efficiency, quality, reliability, continuity and safety of the National Electricity System, on May 1, a ruling dated April 29 was published in the Market Information System, wherein the National Center for Energy Control (CENACE) decrees certain technical measures to be observed.

  • The effects of COVID-19 on international arbitration in Latin America

    International arbitrations are not associated with any particular jurisdiction, and in Latin America and elsewhere, most arbitral institutions keep handling arbitral proceedings and enabling them to continue, despite COVID-19, by using available technology. 

  • COVID-19: Tax measures implemented by the Peruvian Government in response to the health crisis

    In the context of the current health crisis generated by the spread of COVID-19, the Peruvian Government has issued several fiscal measures, mainly aimed at providing a flexible regulatory scheme for the fulfilment of tax obligations and the processing of administrative proceedings.

  • Amendments to the Law of Dumping in Mexican Marine Zone

    The Official Gazette of the Federation has published, on April 13, 2020, the decree amending various provisions of the Law on Dumping in Mexican Marine Areas.

  • COVID-19: Tax measures to mitigate the economic impacts

    The Chilean government presented a series of measures aimed to mitigate the economic impacts of the public health crisis of COVID-19 by providing greater liquidity for individuals and small businesses and by increasing tax revenues available for the national government to address this complex situation.

  • Will COVID-19 revolutionise arbitration?

    The health crisis caused by COVID-19 could turn into a chance to revolutionize arbitration and boost and strengthen its virtues as opposed to domestic court litigation. The flexibility inherent to this alternative dispute resolution system and its recourse to online tools and technology can be used to avoid proceedings being suspended.

  • Garrigues brings in lawyer Adriana Espinosa to head the infrastructure practice in Colombia

    Garrigues continues to consolidate its offering in Latin America with the hiring of Adriana Espinosa to head the infrastructure practice in Colombia. Espinosa is well-known in the Colombian market for her advice to companies and State bodies on the structuring and execution of major projects. Her appointment as an equity partner will be submitted to the next Garrigues Partners’ Meeting.

  • Impact of the reform of the Peruvian Arbitration Law following the Odebrecht case

    The Peruvian Government has amended its Peruvian Arbitration Law due to the pressure of the Odebrecht case. We analyse, from a critical perspective, the impact and consequences of these amendments brought by the Urgency Decree No. 020-2020.

  • Garrigues, law firm of the year for the Andes region

    Garrigues was named the law firm of the year for the Andes region, as part of LatinFinance’s Deals of the Year Awards. With this accolade, the LatinFinance editorial team recognized Garrigues for its legal counsel in certain landmark financial deals in Latin America during the past year. The awards ceremony held last night in New York, where the US publication is headquartered, brought together the top investors, banks and law firms operating in Latin America. This is the third time Garrigues has won this award, this time for the second year in a row.