DLA Piper Advises on USD2.2 Billion Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project
5 NOVEMBER 2025 – Global law firm DLA Piper has advised the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) on the successful close of the Jubail–Buraydah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project (IWTP), with a total project value of approximately USD2.2 billion.
DLA Piper welcomes Macarena Gatica to the Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice
DLA Piper is pleased to welcome Macarena Gatica as a partner in the firm’s Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice. Her arrival reflects the firm’s commitment to expanding the capabilities of its Chile office.
DLA Piper advises Artistic Milliners in Cone Denim majority stake acquisition
DLA Piper advised Artistic Milliners, a global denim manufacturer, in its acquisition of a majority stake in denim supplier Cone Denim from textile supplier Elevate Textiles. Cone Denim will continue to operate as a standalone portfolio company under Artistic Milliners.
Department of Homeland Security ends temporary protected status for Venezuelan nationals
September 18, 2025 Written by: Janine Guzmán, Xana Connelly The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced, on September 3, 2025, the termination of the 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. The designation was set to expire on September 10, 2025, with an effective date of 60 days after publication of the notice in …
DLA Piper Mexico advises Vertex Real Estate Investors and MRP Group on resort refinancing
September 24, 2025 DLA Piper Mexico guided Vertex Real Estate Investors, a private fund manager specializing in real estate assets in Mexico, and MRP Group, a real estate asset manager, on the refinancing of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort.
Puerto Rico law to streamline reciprocal license applications: Key takeaways for US professionals
September 19, 2025 Written by: Miriam Figueroa, Adriana Perez-Rentas, Nikos Buxeda Puerto Rico recently approved Law No. 102-2025 – known as the Universal Recognition of Occupational and Professional Licenses Act – simplifying the process for qualified professionals holding valid licenses in the US to apply for, and obtain, equivalent licenses in Puerto Rico.
US sanctions two Mexican Cartels and key individuals
Written by: Nereida Melendez-Rivera, Sonia Torres Pabón, Antonio Cardenas Arriola, Isabel Lecompte The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced significant new sanctions targeting two major Mexican criminal organizations – Carteles Unidos and Los Viagras – along with seven affiliated individuals. These actions are part of a broader US …
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DLA Piper advises Grupo Cox in US$4.2 billion Iberdrola Mexico acquisition
August 1, 2025 – DLA Piper advised Grupo Cox (Cox), a leading Spanish multinational water and energy company, in its acquisition of Iberdrola’s assets in Mexico for US$4.2 billion – one of the largest cross-border energy deals of the year. “We appreciated the opportunity to work with the Cox team on this landmark acquisition and …
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DLA Piper advises Grupo Cox in US$4.2 billion Iberdrola Mexico acquisition
August 1, 2025 – DLA Piper advised Grupo Cox (Cox), a leading Spanish multinational water and energy company, in its acquisition of Iberdrola’s assets in Mexico for US$4.2 billion – one of the largest cross-border energy deals of the year.