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Mergers and acquisitions in Latin America — building bridges through business: rethinking M&A in the Americas

23 Mar - 25 Mar 2026

Enjoy Punta del Este Resort y Casino, Punta del Este, Uruguay

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Gillian Paredes Guerrero

Biography

Lawyer with an LL.M. from Columbia University and extensive national and international experience in law firms and corporate environments. Specialist in financial transactions and M&A, recognized by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. I have led legal teams at Pluspetrol and Corporación Aceros Arequipa, and currently serve at Luz del Sur as General Counsel —where I also hold the position of Chief Compliance Officer—providing strategic legal solutions and driving high‑impact negotiations.

Session

Breakout session 5 - Investment coming from China: M&A and other businesses and their challenges

Tuesday 24 March (1130 - 1230)

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