Speaker details

Mergers and acquisitions in Latin America — building bridges through business: rethinking M&A in the Americas

23 Mar - 25 Mar 2026

Enjoy Punta del Este Resort y Casino, Punta del Este, Uruguay

Speaker information

Gillian Paredes Guerrero

Biography

Lawyer with an LL.M. from Columbia University and extensive national and international experience in law firms and corporate environments. Specialist in financial transactions and M&A, recognized by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. I have led legal teams at Pluspetrol and Corporación Aceros Arequipa, and currently serve at Luz del Sur as General Counsel —where I also hold the position of Chief Compliance Officer—providing strategic legal solutions and driving high‑impact negotiations.

Session

Breakout session 5 - Investment coming from China: M&A and other businesses and their challenges

Tuesday 24 March (1130 - 1230)

Punta del Este A/B

Speaker

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