The panel explores the legal and commercial challenges in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the oil and gas sector. It focuses on deals involving U.S. sponsors operating in Latin America. The session covers key issues such as regulatory compliance, political and economic risks, anti-corruption measures, dispute resolution and alternative dispute resolution clauses, and structuring considerations to maximize tax efficiency and reduce dispute risks across various Latin American jurisdictions.

It also addresses post-closing rights and remedies, including choosing between litigation and international arbitration, key forum and seat considerations, enforceability issues, representations and warranties insurance, negotiated indemnities and escrow holdbacks.

Moderator:
Thomas Oppenheimer, Partner, Fox Rothschild

Speakers:
Daniel Ávila II, Associate, Reed Smith
Gilbert K. Squires, Mediator and Arbitrator, JAMS
Rafael Valdivieso, Partner, Bustamante Fabara

Please note that there is a cost to attend. CLE credits are available.