by Luke Musto | Mar 23, 2026 | International Law, METS, Mining
Written by Alonso Aquino – Associate, Peru Introduction The evolving war and geopolitical tensions between Iran and United States have once again exposed the structural fragilities embedded within global supply chains, particularly those tied to energy security and...
by Luke Musto | Sep 23, 2025 | Chile, International Law
Written by Felipe Mac-Conell, Tax Lawyer In September 2025, Chile participated in the official launch of the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership (FIT‑P), a new initiative created by 14 small and medium-sized economies. The platform was coordinated by Singapore...
by Luke Musto | Aug 25, 2025 | Australia, ESG, International Law
Written by Luke Musto, Associate Lawyer In today’s global economy, commercial contracts are about much more than just price and delivery dates. They’ve become powerful instruments for managing risk, protecting reputations, and demonstrating a commitment to...
by Luke Musto | Jun 30, 2025 | Business Law, International Law, Startups
Written by Josefa Barbera, Paralegal As Latin America’s innovation economy gains momentum, Chile has emerged as a regional frontrunner in attracting venture capital (VC) investment. Known for its political stability, transparent regulations, and investor-friendly...
by Luke Musto | May 26, 2025 | Chile, International Law
Written by Josefa Barbera Rojas, Paralegal On May 2, 2025, a landmark agreement came into force between Singapore and the Pacific Alliance (PA)—a regional trade bloc comprising Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. Known as the Pacific Alliance–Singapore Free Trade...
by Luke Musto | Mar 10, 2025 | Australia, Intellectual Property, International Law, METS
Written by Luke Musto, Associate In the highly competitive mining and engineering sectors, intellectual property (IP) is not just about patents and trademarks—it also includes trade secrets and technical know-how that provide companies with a competitive advantage....