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

23 Mar - 25 Mar 2026

Punta del Este A/B

Session information

Breakout session 7 - What´s cooking? Sector focus: energy
Punta del Este A/B

Description

As the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources and electrification, the oil and gas industry faces significant challenges in adapting to the energy transition. This panel will explore the legal, regulatory and infrastructure-related hurdles that arise as oil and gas companies navigate the evolving energy landscape and electrical networks become essential. Key issues will include the impact of climate policies, investment in renewable infrastructure, regulatory frameworks for new technologies and strategies for balancing traditional oil and gas operations with sustainable energy initiatives.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Sergio Gonzalez Galan Garrigues, Madrid, Spain; Conference Coordinator South America, Corporate and M&A Law Committee
Hans Sydow Travieso Evans , Caracas, Venezuela; Pro Bono Initiatives Officer, Latin American Regional Forum

Speakers

Dr Ines Baca de la Piedra Estudio Echecopar, Lima, Peru
Todd Crider Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, New York, New York, USA
Thais Garcia Clifford Chance LLP, New York, New York, USA
Marta Jara Ventus, Montevideo, Uruguay
Juan Mackenna Carey, Santiago, Chile; Member, Power Law Committee Advisory Board