Partner Li Chen (Beijing/Hong Kong-Mergers & Acquisitions) presented on the topic of “Cross-Border Investing Into Latin America: Opportunities and Challenges” at the 13th Annual China Outbound Investment Summit in Beijing on June 19. Li covered the following topics: 

• Overview of the Latin American markets, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru
• Chinese investment in Latin America
• The political and economic prospects in Brazil in 2019
• General aspects and legal updates on privatizations and concessions in Brazil
• Emerging growth and venture capital investments in Latin America, particularly in Brazil
• Shearman & Sterling’s practice in Brazil and recent China and Brazil cross-border transactions