Americas and Caribbean

Welcome to our Americas and Caribbean section. Here you'll find the latest regional legal news and upcoming events, plus detailed information on the jurisdictions we are active in, including guides to doing business in this region.

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UK seeks to lock in legal services market in Mexico

We welcome the launch of a free trade agreement between Mexico and the UK which it is hoped will increase trade and provide new opportunities for solicitors and firms.

27 May 2022
UK-Mexico trade talks should lock in legal services market access

The UK has started its free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Mexico today, with solicitors’ leaders hoping negotiators will lock in current legal services market access and increase trade in other sectors.

19 May 2022

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Joint statement on Myanmar, Colombia and China to UN Human Rights Council

We're concerned by the lack of effective engagement with the universal periodic review process by Myanmar, Colombia, China.

02 Nov 2021
Law Society submits UN report on lack of judicial independence in Venezuela

We've submitted a universal periodic review report on the lack of judicial independence in Venezuela to the UN Human Rights Council.

26 Aug 2021
Joint statement on Venezuela to UN Human Rights Council

We've joined with IBA Human Rights Institute for a session on the fact-finding mission on Venezuela at the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

11 Mar 2021
Volunteers wanted for international-focused Gazette series

We're working in conjunction with the Gazette to create a series of articles looking at how English law is being used in different jurisdictions.

05 Feb 2021