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Brazil's new merger control regime - a step forwards or backwards?
On 29 May 2012, Brazil's merger control regime will change significantly. Baker & McKenzie look in detail at the key changes and considers the newly published draft regulations which provide detail on how the pre-merger suspensory regime will work in practice.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 24 April 2012 | Practice Area: Merger Control
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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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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
Latin America: New rules of engagement for corporate champions
The recent acquisition of fast food giant Burger King by Brazilian private equity house 3G Capital is just the latest example of Latin American M&A prowess, says Sullivan & Cromwell in this article, which notes the key points on which M&A lawyers need to brief Latin American clients.
Law Firm: Sullivan & Cromwell | Published: 23 September 2010 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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Latin America: Brazil's trophy acquisitions
This article by Shearman & Sterling reports that Brazil’s national champions are asserting themselves on the global stage, as ambitious hunters of trophy foreign assets.
Law Firm: Shearman & Sterling | Published: 23 September 2010 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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Latin America: 50 years of overnight success
Baker & McKenzie’s Raymundo Enriquez, chairman of the firm’s Latin America regional counsel, reflects on the dramatic changes his firm has witnessed while practising in the turbulent Latin American market for more than 50 years.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 23 September 2010 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing
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UNCITRAL publishes new arbitration rules
On 15 August the new United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Arbitration Rules came into effect, designed to be in line with modern practice in international arbitration. This guide from Baker & McKenzie explains the key changes.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 23 September 2010 | Practice Area: Arbitration
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