Shifting Dynamics in Latin America -

On March 5, 2019, King & Spalding hosted an Energy Forum, titled “Shifting Dynamics in Latin America”, to discuss the political and regulatory changes in Latin America and their impact on investments in energy. Latin American governments are shifting, with the majority embracing pro-market policies and regulations with a view to fostering foreign investment in the region, especially in the energy sector where investors demand stability and incentives for long-term investments. The event began with a presentation by Nick Panes of Control Risks, addressing the general outlook of political risk in the region considering major geopolitical issues in other parts of the world.

The remainder of the program was in a panel format where experts addressed the following topics: (i) upstream investments in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico; (ii) Latin America after Lava Jato - FCPA considerations, including anti-corruption due diligence, investigation and audits; and (iii) focus on energy in Mexico under President Andres Lopez Obrador or AMLO.