IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026
Session information
Decoding corporate culture: what investors should know when doing business in Latin America
Tuesday 6 October (1115 - 1230)
Committee(s)
Latin American Regional Forum
(Lead)
Description
This panel will explore the key features of the legal framework and cultural factors that shape investment decision-making and outcomes across the many jurisdictions in Latin America. The discussion will address regional nuances in areas such as governance, compliance, government relations, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement, highlighting the factors that can improve or affect deal execution, integration, and value creation.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Adriana Castro | BLP, San Jose, Costa Rica; Conference Quality Officer, Latin American Regional Forum |
| Paulo Rocha | Demarest Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil; Senior Vice Chair, Latin American Regional Forum |
Speakers
| Paola Lozano | Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, New York, New York, USA |
| Jose Maria Perez | Bredin Prat, Paris, France |
| Rosalia Roman-Urcuyo | Development Bank of Latin America CAF, Bogota, Colombia |
| Alex Silva D Ambrosio | Vale SA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |