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An introduction to Brazilian employment law
Employment law in Brazil is very detailed and often inflexible, and equally applicable to foreign investors. As such, recruitment in Brazil needs to respect the local law. Here Wragge & Co's employment team provide an introduction to some of the most significant employment law issues in Brazil.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 20 December 2011 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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How to comply with the Bribery Act in 'BRIC' countries
This comprehensive guide offers advice to UK commercial organisations operating in emerging markets on how best to comply to the Bribery Act 2010. The purpose of the report is to raise awareness of bribery risks, as well as suggesting how commercial organisations can mitigate those risks.
Law Firm: PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) | Published: 11 November 2011 | Practice Area: Financial Crime and Fraud
A comprehensive guide to investing in Brazil
To become a leading emerging market, Brazil has undergone a remarkable transformation from economic isolation to global integration. This guide offers a comprehensive analysis of a variety of investment alternatives as well as other key foreign investment considerations.
Law Firm: PLMJ | Published: 08 November 2011 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing
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Mexico sharpens tools to fight competition law violations
New legislation, which came into force on 11 May this year, sharpens Mexico's tools for investigating and enforcing against competition law violations. The new package of laws significantly upgrades competition law in Mexico, as Baker & McKenzie reports.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 09 August 2011 | Practice Area: Non-EU Competition Law
In the spirit of competition: Diageo’s baijiu acquisition tests anti-monopoly laws
Diageo's acquisition of an extra 4% stake in Sichuan Chengdu Quanxing has been approved. The deal is regarded as a test case of China's openness to foreign investment and is the first time that a foreign company has acquired the control of a famous Chinese brand under the current Anti-Monopoly Law.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 19 July 2011 | Practice Area: Non-EU Competition Law
Containing drug costs: uniform prices, zero margin sales and margin sales and internal price management regulations
A major goal of China’s healthcare reform is to contain costs and the public, media and regulators see prices of drugs as critical to this effort. This briefing discusses the drive by China’s National Development and Reform Commission’s Drug Price Division and Ministry of Health to achieve this aim...view abstract
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 15 July 2011 | Practice Area: Health Care
Takeovers of listed companies in Hong Kong
This briefing from DLA Piper gives an overview of legal considerations when carrying out a public M&A deal in Hong Kong. It includes an overview of the main laws governing the sale and purchase of listed companies in Hong Kong as well as outlining a number of pre-deal considerations.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 11 July 2011 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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The global employer - new developments for multi-national employers
This briefing from Baker & McKenzie contains a collection of articles on legal developments from 14 jurisdictions that examine changes to labour laws, employment practices, and benefits issues affecting multi-national employers.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 23 June 2011 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
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The risks of hardship and unforeseeability in Latin American investments
In recent years, Chinese firms have invested heavily in Latin America. In light of this surge in investment, Vinson & Elkins warns that Chinese investors should be aware that their contracts are susceptible to being set aside because of ‘hardship’ provisions contained in civil codes.
Law Firm: Vinson & Elkins | Published: 04 April 2011 | Practice Area: Arbitration
Compulsory licensing in developing economies
Developing countries that seek to implement compulsory licensing face a crucial dilemma between greater innovation and greater access. As long as inadequate and inequitable mechanisms exist, developing countries should be cautious in undertaking measures. Tilleke & Gibbins discusses these measures.
Law Firm: Tilleke & Gibbins | Published: 04 April 2011 | Practice Area: Patents
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