In this episode, Luis Alberto Pino sits down with Angela Torres-Andresen, Founder & Executive Director of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (LatAmCham). They explore her journey building bridges between Latin America and Asia, the role of LatAmCham in strengthening business ties, and the opportunities ahead for companies across both regions.
In this very first episode, our podcast's host journalist Luis Alberto Pino Gumucio speaks with our CEO and founder Ignacio Tornero, who shares his personal journey with Asia, the story behind the creation of East Consulting, and our ongoing work to connect business opportunities, ideas, and people across both regions.
In this episode of "Connecting East & West", Ignacio Tornero visits Shenzhen – China’s tech capital – for an in-depth conversation with Jin Xiong, partner at leading law firm King & Wood Mallesons (KWM). They explore how Chinese companies are expanding into Latin America, the legal strategies powering their international growth, and what Shenzhen’s fast-paced ecosystem can teach the rest of the world.
In this episode, Ignacio Tornero, Founder & CEO of East Consulting, sits down in Shanghai with partner Ming Wu for a conversation that holds personal significance. A decade ago, in 2014, Ignacio was a foreign associate at Dacheng’s Shanghai office, gaining firsthand experience in China’s dynamic legal and business environment. Now, ten years later, he returns not just as a visitor but as the leader of East Consulting, reconnecting with old colleagues and exploring the evolving landscape of China-Latin America relations.
In this first episode of Connecting East & West, Ignacio Tornero sits down with Peng Tan, partner at Fangda Partners, one of China’s leading law firms. They explore the firm’s history and growth, the evolution of China’s legal landscape, and its increasing engagement with Latin America. Peng shares insights on the Chinese economy, key trends shaping cross-border legal work, and what the future holds for the legal profession in China. Don’t miss this deep dive into the intersection of law, business, and global connections.
