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Argentina Desk

Dmytro Melnik

Senior Legal Associate | Head of Latin American Branch | Buenos Aires

Senior Legal Associate and Head of the Latin American Branch, responsible for leading regional legal operations and client advisory services. Provides strategic counsel on cross-border corporate matters, investment structuring and international arbitration, supporting client operations between Latin America and the UAE.

Education

  • Georgetown University – Law (LLM in General Studies, Dean's List, Distinction), Washington DC, US.
  • University Of Oxford – Law (Magister Juris, Merit), England, UK.
  • Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv – Law (Master of Laws in Corporate Law, Distinction). Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv – Law (LLB), Ukraine.

Languages

  • English
  • Ukrainian
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Bolivia Desk

Luis Ortuste Castillo

Senior Legal Associate | Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Senior Legal Associate with substantial experience in corporate and commercial law. Advises local and international clients on legal structuring, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions, supporting complex business operations within the Bolivian and international legal frameworks.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law, with a focus on Corporate Law – Universidad Privada Boliviana, Bolivia.
  • LL.M. in Tax Law – Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Bolivia.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Nadia Franco Landivar

Finance Manager | Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Senior finance executive with broad responsibility for financial leadership and operational control. Oversees finance, accounting, and tax functions, and ensures regulatory compliance, risk management, and long-term financial sustainability of client operations.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting / Auditing – Universidad Privada Domingo Savio, Bolivia.
  • Master’s Degree in Project Design, Management, and Direction (Specialization in International Cooperation Projects) – European Atlantic University, Spain.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English
  • Portuguese

Ninozka Sandoval

Accountant & Tax Manager | Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Accounting and Tax Manager with strong expertise in corporate taxation and regulatory compliance. Manages tax planning, statutory reporting, and accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with local tax regulations.

Education

  • Diploma in Tax Management: Gabriel René Moreno Autonomous University, Bolivia.
  • Master's Degree in Tax Management: Gabriel René Moreno Autonomous University, Bolivia.
  • Diploma in Higher Education and Virtual Environments: Gabriel René Moreno Autonomous University, Bolivia.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Uruguay Desk

Juan Ortiz de Taranco

Chief Accountant | Montevideo

Senior accounting professional with extensive experience in corporate accounting and taxation. Responsible for accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring adherence to local regulations and established financial control standards.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting – Universidad de la República, Uruguay.
  • Masters Degree in Taxation, with a focus on international taxation – Universidad de la República, Uruguay.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

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China Desk

Xuhui Song

Senior Legal Associate | Beijing

Senior Legal Associate leading the Chinese Desk, with a strong focus on advising Chinese companies on international expansion and market entry into the UAE. Provides strategic legal support on cross-border corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and international transactions.

Education

  • St. John’s University School of Law (J.D.), New York, US
  • Sichuan University Law (LL.B.), China

Languages

  • English
  • Chinese