Mergers and acquisitions in Latin America — building bridges through business: rethinking M&A in the Americas
23 Mar - 25 Mar 2026
Punta del Este A/B
Session information
Breakout session 7 - What´s cooking? Sector focus: energy
Tuesday 24 March (1430 - 1530)
Punta del Este A/B
Description
As the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources and electrification, the oil and gas industry faces significant challenges in adapting to the energy transition. This panel will explore the legal, regulatory and infrastructure-related hurdles that arise as oil and gas companies navigate the evolving energy landscape and electrical networks become essential. Key issues will include the impact of climate policies, investment in renewable infrastructure, regulatory frameworks for new technologies and strategies for balancing traditional oil and gas operations with sustainable energy initiatives.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Sergio Gonzalez Galan | Garrigues, Madrid, Spain; Conference Coordinator South America, Corporate and M&A Law Committee |
| Hans Sydow | Travieso Evans , Caracas, Venezuela; Treasurer, Latin American Regional Forum |
Speakers
| Dr Ines Baca de la Piedra | Estudio Echecopar, Lima, Peru |
| Todd Crider | Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, New York, New York, USA |
| Thais Garcia | Clifford Chance LLP, New York, New York, USA |
| Marta Jara | Ventus, Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Juan Mackenna | Carey, Santiago, Chile; Member, Power Law Committee Advisory Board |