Marco Aurelio Louzinha Betoni
MARCO AURELIO LOUZINHA BETONI is a Senior Associate in Tax at Pinheiro Neto Advogados, with over 14 years of experience. He holds an LL.B. from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC‑SP), a postgraduate diploma in Tax Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV‑SP), and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University. A regular contributor to Migalhas de Peso, Marco Aurelio publishes on topics like Brazil’s dual VAT (‘IVA’) system. At Pinheiro Neto, a leading firm ranked among Brazil’s top tier for tax law, his work spans complex tax advisory, litigation, and policy— supporting major national and international Marco Aurelio clients.
Mauricio Junquera Fernández
MAURICIO JUNQUERA is a globally recognized legal leader and Co-Founder of Junquera Legal, a renowned multidisciplinary law firm. With extensive experience in anti‑corruption & compliance, arbitration, corporate, banking & finance, litigation, energy law, real estate, and international trade, he expertly navigates complex, cross-border cases across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. As Director of Strategic Alliances for the World Law Congress and a Board Member of the World Law Foundation, Mauricio champions the Rule of Law and leads impactful pro bono initiatives. He leverages emerging technologies and innovation to deliver efficient, cutting‑edge legal solutions. His academic formation at institutions like IE University, NYU, LSE, and Universidad Panamericana underpins his forward-thinking, integrity-driven global practice.
Mariana Fonseca
She earned her law degree from FUMEC University in 2003 and holds a postgraduate specialization in Labor Law and Work Process from CERS. With over 15 years of experience in consultancy and labor litigation, she has advised companies across the heavy construction, civil, transport, and real estate sectors. For a decade, she led the legal department of a corporate group operating in these industries. In 2023, she was recognized in Análise Advocacia Mulher’s Special Ranking as a leading labor-law attorney. Now at CMF Advogados (Cabral, Magalhães & Fonseca), she delivers personalized labor and business law services—covering preventive consulting, due diligence, and both judicial and administrative representation.
MARIA H. PRETTO
I am an intellectual property lawyer in Misiones, Argentina, focused on innovation, technology, and expanding access to legal services in emerging markets. After experience in high-level legal operations, I founded a law firm serving local businesses, startups, and public institutions navigating IP, contracts, and data protection. I advised pioneering projects—Misiones’ first digital wallets and a collaborative economy platform launching a crypto wallet on the blockchain. I regularly deliver training to promote strategic IP use across public and private sectors, contributing to an innovation-friendly ecosystem in a region where IP was once overlooked . Combining international expertise with local commitment, I aim to democratize legal excellence and position IP as a catalyst for sustainable growth.
Maria Camila Londo Ruiz
María Camila Ruiz Londoño is a Colombian lawyer specializing in criminal law, compliance, and corporate risk management. She holds a law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and a Master’s in Compliance, Fraud & Money Laundering from EALDE Business School. Currently Alternate Compliance Officer at an oil and gas company, she also teaches Compliance at her alma mater. With experience in criminal investigations and risk prevention systems, she combines legal expertise with a strong commitment to education and ethical corporate governance.
María Camila Correa Mejía
I’m MARÍA CAMILA CORREA MEJÍA, a Colombian lawyer specializing in corporate and commercial law. I earned my law degree and a postgraduate specialization in Corporate Law from Universidad EAFIT and am currently pursuing a Master’s in Commercial Law at Universidad Externado de Colombia. With over seven years of experience, I’ve worked on complex contractual matters, M&A transactions, corporate governance, and commercial strategy. As In-House Counsel in the financial and infrastructure sectors, I’ve supported legal risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic business planning. I’m passionate about aligning legal frameworks with sustainable growth and long-term value, combining legal precision with business insight in high-stakes environments. I continue to evolve with the legal industry and deliver impactful, forward-looking solutions.
Luis Miguel Lavín Santacruz
LUIS MIGUEL LAVÍN SANTACRUZ is a criminal law expert and co-founding partner at Lavín & Álvarez Abogados, S.C., with nearly two decades of experience in high-profile litigation, criminal defense, and compliance. He earned his law degree, specializing in the Accusatory Criminal System, at Escuela Libre de Derecho, and holds an Ibero‑American Master’s in Criminal Compliance from the University of Salamanca. Renowned for handling complex extraditions, white-collar crime, and cross-border cases, his firm is highly ranked for criminal and corporate compliance work . With his sharp legal insight and strategic acumen, Luis is a trusted advisor to corporations and individuals, and a leading advocate for modernizing criminal justice practices in Mexico.
Luis Felipe Martínez Parente de la Mora
LUIS FELIPE MARTÍNEZ PARENTE DE LA MORA is a Mexican lawyer with robust experience in complex litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters. He currently serves as Senior Counsel at Uber, where he leads high-stakes litigation, regulatory strategy, risk assessment for innovative products, and government negotiations. Prior to this, he worked at White & Case LLP in Mexico City and Paris, representing major clients like Meta, Amazon, and Pfizer in both court litigation and international arbitration. He holds an LL.M. in Transnational Arbitration from Sciences Po (Paris) and an LL.M. in Financial Law from Universidad Panamericana, where he now teaches financial consumer protection litigation. Named a Legal 500 GC Powerlist Rising Star 2024, he is a certified arbitrator fluent in English and Spanish .12
Luis Enrique Pérez García
Luis Enrique Pérez is a dispute resolution lawyer specializing in civil, commercial, bankruptcy, and restructuring matters. Since 2011, he has employed strategic litigation and negotiation, including Amparo cases before Mexico’s highest courts. Before joining White & Case, he spent a decade at a top Mexican boutique firm. Now part of White & Case’s Band 2 Dispute Resolution team, he handles shareholder disputes, insolvency, liability claims, insurance and bond litigation, banking issues, and contract enforcement with a decisive, results-driven approach.
Ludmila Magalhães
LUDMILA MAGALHÃES leads Governance and Legal at Grupo BMG, one of Brazil’s most respected financial groups, drawing on nearly 20 years of expertise in corporate, business, real estate, and governance law. She earned her law degree from Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais and an MBA in Business Law from FGV. Since joining in 2013, Ludmila has redefined the legal function—transforming it into a strategic partner that enhances risk management, operational efficiency, and innovation. She spearheaded the implementation of Grupo BMG’s corporate governance framework to align with global best practices and strengthen board engagement. Internationally, she oversees governance at BMG Money in the U.S., deepening her proficiency in cross-border compliance and business ethics.
