DLA Piper's Panorama

The recent capture and removal of Nicolás Maduro have created a rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape in Venezuela. Venezuela, already among the most complex jurisdictions globally from a sanctions, enforcement, and compliance perspective, now presents elevated uncertainty and increased enforcement risk as well as potential business opportunities. For companies, investors, financial institutions, and boards, the implications are immediate and distinctly legal and commercial. In this episode of Panorama, Ambassador Michael McKinley, Francisco J. Cerezo, Chair of DLA Piper’s US Latin America Practice, and Ignacio E. Sanchez, Chair of the firm’s Geopolitical Risk Team, for a focused discussion on the current state of affairs, what the transition of power means from a geopolitical perspective, and how evolving US and global policy trajectories may shape future business decisions.

This episode features DLA Piper Partners Francisco Cerezo, Chair of the US-Latin America Practice, and Ignacio Sanchez, Chair of DLA Piper’s Geopolitical Risk team, as they discuss the evolving landscape of geopolitical risk and its impact on Latin America.

In this episode, Robert da Silva Ashley (New York and Miami), Global Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s Energy and Natural Resources sector, joins Ambassador Michael McKinley, Senior Counselor at The Cohen Group, for an insightful discussion on the recently concluded Global Climate Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. They explore COP30’s impact on global energy policy and environmental commitments, as well as the evolving role of international cooperation. With a focus on sustainability and the transition to clean energy, the conversation highlights key takeaways from the conference, emerging challenges, and strategic opportunities shaping the future of environmental and energy initiatives worldwide.

In this episode of DLA Piper's Latin America Panorama podcast, partners Francisco Cerezo and Mauricio Halpern talk with Rosalía Román, CAF’s Chief Counsel of Non-Sovereign Operations, Legal Affairs, about CAF's pivotal role in promoting economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The conversation explores the impact of innovative financial structures, the power of public-private collaboration, and the evolving landscape of sustainable development across the region.

In this episode, Francisco Cerezo, Chair of the US-Latin America Practice at DLA Piper, joins Matías Zegers, Managing Partner of DLA Piper Chile, and Adrián Garcia Aranyos, President of Thune Eureka, for a dynamic conversation exploring the evolving landscape of technology, emerging growth, and venture capital. With a spotlight on the Americas and Europe, they share insights on cross-border opportunities, key challenges, and the strategic trends shaping innovation and investment across global markets.

In this episode, Francisco Cerezo, Chair of the US-Latin America Practice at DLA Piper, and Ignacio de la Torre, Chief Economist at Arcano Partners, discuss the current economic landscape in Europe, Latin America, and the US, analyzing data, key economic trends, and challenges in these regions.

Our speakers, Francisco Cerezo and Ambassador Michael McKinley, explore the outlook for 2025 across the Americas discussing key trends, issues, cross-border challenges, and business opportunities shaping the future in the region.

In this episode of the Panorama Podcast, Francisco Cerezo, Partner and Chair of the US-Latin America practice, joins DC Page, Managing Partner at V2 Global, for an insightful conversation on risk mitigation and global business trends.

A conversation with Nuria Vilanova, CEAPI and Atrevi founder, on deepening ties between the Iberian Peninsula and the Americas.

In our latest DLA Piper Latin America Panorama podcast, Francisco Cerezo, Chair of DLA Piper’s US-Latin America practice, and Pablo Casado Blanco, former president of Spain’s Partido Popular, businessman, and thought leader on Transatlantic affairs, discuss relations and opportunities between Europe and the Americas.

In this episode, we host an engaging roundtable with Amadeu Ribeiro, Bruno Soares, and Marcello Hallake discussing Brazil in 2024 and beyond, including the ascending role of Brazilian corporates in the global economic environment.

In this episode, Francisco Cerezo interviews Vincent Keaveny, a partner in DLA Piper's London office, to discuss the current activity, meaningful ties, and potential for economic investment between the UK and Latin America.

In this episode, Francisco Cerezo, Partner and Chair of the firm’s US-Latin America Practice, is joined by Tony Navarro, EVP of Red Ventures and founder of Guide.com, for a discussion about artificial intelligence in Latin America, including social, economic and political implications. This is an engaging conversation on both the promise and perils of AI in a Latin American context.

In this episode, Francisco Cerezo, Partner & Chair of the firm’s US-Latin America Practice, is joined by Ambassador Michael McKinley for a discussion on current events in Latin America.