In-House Technology in Latin America

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Foreword: J. Michael Bernard

J. Michael Bernard discusses how WSG strives to be an agent of change that helps facilitate progress.

Interviews

Alberto Vergara
Head of Litigation
Scotiabank Chile

Carolina Carrasco
General Counsel
Alstom Chile

Pablo Enrique Urrego Hernández
Head of Legal
Diageo Colombia

Alejandro Fernández R-B
Head of Legal
Cotemar

Rafael Dantas
General Counsel and Director - Legal and Compliance
General Mills

Selim Erdil Guvener
General Counsel
International Potato Center (CIP)

Alejandra Castro
and Catalina Morales
Bayer, Costa Rica

Patricia Ulian
General Counsel
Archer Daniels Midland, Brazil

Juan Pablo Ovalle Arana
Country Counsel
IBM Colombia

Marcos Jarne
General Counsel
Nubank

Highlights

Features

An Honest Day’s Work | Doing the Right Thing

Legal technology is transforming the business landscape for in-house counsel across Latin America. But while the tech revolution is laying the groundwork for an exciting future, GC discovered that it also gives rise to a host of new ethical and moral dilemmas.

Data Analysis Part One: Size matters | Bigger Doing Better

When it comes to implementing tech solutions for in-house legal teams, our research for in-house legal teams in Latin America suggests that size, does indeed matter.

El Sendero de la Innovación | Innovation in Mexico

As an up-and-coming hub for innovation internationally, Mexico’s start-up ecosystem is undergoing great change. GC talks to some of the actors about the journey so far, with a focus on what lies between Mexico and the realisation of its entrepreneurial potential.

Data analysis part two: Funding the Future | Money Matters

Getting backing from the business is a crucial element for successfully implementing legal tech solutions, with a bigger budget one of the strongest predictors of future behaviour.

A red light for red tape? | The Benefits of Bureaucracy

Red tape – it’s everyone’s favourite bugbear and a common source of frustration for companies. But Brazilian entrepreneurs are exploiting red tape – and discovering an engine for a whole new legal ecosystem.

Growing up: The rising importance of technology | Different Futures

Nearly all in-house counsel surveyed for this report were making use of technology in some way – but on the question of how emerging technology is best deployed, and where these advancements are taking the in-house team, opinions are nuanced.

Breaking barriers: Adjusting to change | Led by Example

Having an appetite for technological solutions is one thing, but it’s not the only thing. Speaking to leading in-house counsel for this report, it is apparent that what is needed is leadership – be it within the team, from the wider business, or from trusted external partners.

Foreword: J. Michael Bernard | Foreword

J. Michael Bernard discusses how WSG strives to be an agent of change that helps facilitate progress.

Interviews

Alberto Vergara
Head of Litigation
Scotiabank Chile

Carolina Carrasco
General Counsel
Alstom Chile

Pablo Enrique Urrego Hernández
Head of Legal
Diageo Colombia

Alejandro Fernández R-B
Head of Legal
Cotemar

Rafael Dantas
General Counsel and Director - Legal and Compliance
General Mills

Selim Erdil Guvener
General Counsel
International Potato Center (CIP)

Alejandra Castro
and Catalina Morales
Bayer, Costa Rica

Patricia Ulian
General Counsel
Archer Daniels Midland, Brazil

Juan Pablo Ovalle Arana
Country Counsel
IBM Colombia

Marcos Jarne
General Counsel
Nubank

Highlights