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Biography

Fernando Pelez-Pier joined Hoet Peláez Castillo & Duque in 1977. He is an active participant in the development of the corporate area in the Firm and contributes to its strategic management. Fernando is also a recognized member of the international legal community. He is one of the pioneers of advocacy’s global projection around the world, being the Founder and Chair of the Latin American Regional Forum of the International Bar Association (IBA), as well as President of the IBA (2009-2010), Vice President (2007-2008), Secretary General (2005-2006), Chair of the IBA’s Section on Business Law (SBL) (2002-2004), SBL Vice Chair (2000-2002), and SBL Secretary Treasurer (1998-2000).