We are an allied brand of the upcoming international conference ‘Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America – Building Bridges through Business: Rethinking M&A in the Americas’, organised by the International Bar Association (IBA). The conference will take place from 23 to 25 March 2026 in Punta del Este, Uruguay, within the framework of the IBA Latin American Regional Forum and the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee.

This high-level event will bring together legal practitioners, market leaders, in-house counsel and mergers and acquisitions specialists from across the region and around the world, with the aim of discussing current trends and challenges in corporate transactions in Latin America.

Key thematic areas

Among the principal topics to be addressed are:

• Cross-border mergers and acquisitions and regulatory challenges.
• Post-merger integration and dispute resolution.
• ESG considerations and social impact in transactions.
• Antitrust and competition law.
• Energy, infrastructure and natural resources.
• Technology, fintech, artificial intelligence and the digital economy.
• General counsel perspectives and Chinese investment in Latin America.

The programme reflects the complexity and dynamism of the corporate legal environment and the M&A market, providing key insights for professionals involved in strategic transactions and cross-border legal advisory work.

It will also represent an opportunity to connect with influential stakeholders within the international legal and business ecosystem, share experience in M&A practice and explore new opportunities for collaboration within the Latin American context.

Partners and sponsors

In addition to Gericó Associates, other prominent organisations and public institutions have confirmed their participation, including Act Legal and DLA Piper (principal sponsors of the event), Carey (official sponsor of the conference luncheon) and Uruguay Natural – Ministry of Tourism (conference sponsor).

At Gericó Associates, we are delighted to be part of this event and to contribute to the development of the global legal and business community. For this reason, we invite you to take part in this excellent opportunity to build valuable professional connections and strengthen your presence in the international market.

We look forward to reconnecting with clients, colleagues and industry professionals to exchange ideas, experiences and solutions tailored to the challenges of the M&A market.

If you are attending the conference, we invite you to visit our stand to discuss strategies, challenges and business opportunities in international mergers and acquisitions processes.

Full programme and further information available here