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Businesses with international operations must overcome a unique set of challenges when dealing with compliance issues and cross-border investigations. Coordination of efforts across multiple jurisdictions, cultural and language barriers, and differing labor, privacy, and compliance legal frameworks are some of the obstacles that may be encountered by companies tasked with conducting internal investigations and compliance-related due diligence.

Nonetheless, cross-border investigations are… Mostrar más

Businesses with international operations must overcome a unique set of challenges when dealing with compliance issues and cross-border investigations. Coordination of efforts across multiple jurisdictions, cultural and language barriers, and differing labor, privacy, and compliance legal frameworks are some of the obstacles that may be encountered by companies tasked with conducting internal investigations and compliance-related due diligence.

Nonetheless, cross-border investigations are on the rise and multinational businesses must be prepared to confront these and other challenges they may encounter. From the start of an investigation to determining and implementing remediation efforts, understanding the process can help avoid critical mistakes.

Hogan Lovells’ Latin American investigations guide was prepared by experts from across the region to
provide a snapshot of the rules, regulations, and best practices in 10 jurisdictions in Latin America. The
guide is not intended to provide or supplement legal advice. Its aim is to deliver a meaningful assessment of this topic and to assist the reader in navigating the complexities surrounding these issues. Mostrar menos

Careers in International Law has become a best-selling classic for law students and attorneys interested in starting an international legal practice - as a private practitioner, as in-house counsel, in the public sector, or working at an NGO. This Fifth Edition presents a broad lineup of diverse contributors, who share their experiences of how they transitioned into international legal practice.

Fifteen authors detail their goals, their paths, and how their professional lives have… Mostrar más

Careers in International Law has become a best-selling classic for law students and attorneys interested in starting an international legal practice - as a private practitioner, as in-house counsel, in the public sector, or working at an NGO. This Fifth Edition presents a broad lineup of diverse contributors, who share their experiences of how they transitioned into international legal practice.

Fifteen authors detail their goals, their paths, and how their professional lives have evolved. Some authors found themselves in the international arena almost by chance or led by client needs, while others created a strategy for developing an international practice. While the diversity of the contributors enlightens the richness of their experiences, each personal story has a take-away message for all. Mostrar menos

Given the economy structures of all countries in the region with low saving capacity, South America largely depends on foreign direct investments for its development and growth. Written by experts in each country, this book discusses the legal environment for investments in infrastructure in the ten major countries in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The chapters focus on the national regulations that affect the lives… Mostrar más

Given the economy structures of all countries in the region with low saving capacity, South America largely depends on foreign direct investments for its development and growth. Written by experts in each country, this book discusses the legal environment for investments in infrastructure in the ten major countries in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The chapters focus on the national regulations that affect the lives of companies aiming to set up operations, including the regulatory framework. Mostrar menos

The authors, each seasoned in cross-border business transactions, examine in practical what really matters to inbound investment in their countries, including corporate forms, securities and financing issues, agency and distribution arrangements, taxes, labor and employment issues, intellectual property, environmental liabilities, trade and investment dispute resolution, and cultural and economic issues. Written in polished English and cognizant of the important nuances of Latin American… Mostrar más

The authors, each seasoned in cross-border business transactions, examine in practical what really matters to inbound investment in their countries, including corporate forms, securities and financing issues, agency and distribution arrangements, taxes, labor and employment issues, intellectual property, environmental liabilities, trade and investment dispute resolution, and cultural and economic issues. Written in polished English and cognizant of the important nuances of Latin American civil law jurisdictions unfamiliar to investors from outside the region, the authors offer incoming businesspersons and their lawyers an overview essential to navigating the growing economic opportunities presented in South America.

This new book, A LEGAL GUIDE TO DOING BUSINESS IN SOUTH AMERICA, SECOND EDITION, discusses the legal environment of: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela and maps pathways to achieve the legal foundations for successful conduct of business. Authors include senior partners of leading Latin American law firms, who have also studied and practiced law in Europe and the United States. Mostrar menos

In increasingly globalizing markets, more and more lawyers are faced with the challenge of the new era of partnerships in a competitive global business world. Working on t venture structures set up in many jurisdictions represents an interesting challenge for the legal profession. This publication is therefore designed to serve as a guide for lawyers engaged in these types of transactions who need to have a high level overview of the most relevant legal issues they may encounter in another… Mostrar más

In increasingly globalizing markets, more and more lawyers are faced with the challenge of the new era of partnerships in a competitive global business world. Working on t venture structures set up in many jurisdictions represents an interesting challenge for the legal profession. This publication is therefore designed to serve as a guide for lawyers engaged in these types of transactions who need to have a high level overview of the most relevant legal issues they may encounter in another jurisdiction.

International t Ventures is a survey-based publication intended to assist American business lawyers in advising clients in international transactions and preparing deals between U.S. companies and overseas co-venturers. Expert practitioners from firms across the globe have crafted a flexible but relatively uniform method of how to think about issues particular to international t ventures. The result is a reference work that is intended to serve as a starting point from which to map out effective agreements.

A questionnaire was used by each of the contributing firms in 40 jurisdictions across the globe. For purposes of the questionnaire, assume that the t venture will be between a U.S. entity and an entity in your jurisdiction and that the investment by the U.S. entity may result in the holding of a majority interest or a minority interest. The ABA Model t Venture Agreement (JVA) will form the basis for the t venture. The local entity will be contributing assets relating to the relevant line of business and will continue with its other activities. Mostrar menos

Corruption, including corruption of public officials, dates from early in human history and countries have long had laws to punish their own corrupt officials and those who pay them bribes. But national laws prohibiting a country’s own citizens and corporations from bribing public officials of other nations are a new phenomenon, less than a generation old. Over the course of perhaps the past 15 years, anti-corruption law has established itself as an important, transnational legal speciality… Mostrar más

Corruption, including corruption of public officials, dates from early in human history and countries have long had laws to punish their own corrupt officials and those who pay them bribes. But national laws prohibiting a country’s own citizens and corporations from bribing public officials of other nations are a new phenomenon, less than a generation old. Over the course of perhaps the past 15 years, anti-corruption law has established itself as an important, transnational legal speciality, one that has produced multiple international conventions and scores of national laws, as well as an emerging jurisprudence that has become a prominent reality in international business and a well-publicised theme in the media.
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As the world moves closer to a global business framework, business lawyers can no longer afford to ignore the international components of their daily practices. As companies around the world move from the local to the global, lawyers and businesspeople face a myriad of new questions depending on different legal texts and, most importantly, the cultural and legal contexts they encounter. Amid the current financial and economic hardships around the world, South America has increasingly attracted… Mostrar más

As the world moves closer to a global business framework, business lawyers can no longer afford to ignore the international components of their daily practices. As companies around the world move from the local to the global, lawyers and businesspeople face a myriad of new questions depending on different legal texts and, most importantly, the cultural and legal contexts they encounter. Amid the current financial and economic hardships around the world, South America has increasingly attracted the eyes of the world. While most nations faced recession, South America's estimated GDP growth has increased.

This new book, A Legal Guide to Doing Business in South America, discusses the legal environment of 10 major countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Each chapter was written by experts who have first-hand experience advising foreign companies doing business in South America. The chapters focus on national regulations that affect the lives of companies aiming to set up operations in these countries, including the regulatory framework; purchase of property; hiring of employees; aspects of environmental, consumer, and antitrust legislation; and other matters. Mostrar menos

This book provides practical assistance to lawyers dealing with t venture agreements around the world, including Chile. The book covers t venture governance; antitrust aspects of t ventures; and international trade considerations in forming and managing an international t venture. Valuable practical materials such as due diligence check lists and forms of agreement have also been included.

International arbitration has for many years been the preferred dispute resolution mechanism in large cross-border transactions involving Latin American nations, assets, or parties. The region as a whole is moving in the right direction towards perhaps becoming an active force in the promotion of international arbitration globally. It is too soon, however, to advise U.S. companies involved in major cross-border transactions to consider Latin American seats of arbitration in their arbitration… Mostrar más

International arbitration has for many years been the preferred dispute resolution mechanism in large cross-border transactions involving Latin American nations, assets, or parties. The region as a whole is moving in the right direction towards perhaps becoming an active force in the promotion of international arbitration globally. It is too soon, however, to advise U.S. companies involved in major cross-border transactions to consider Latin American seats of arbitration in their arbitration clauses, to liberally choose Latin American laws to govern their complex international arrangements, or to select Latin American arbitration institutions to ister their proceedings. International arbitration most likely will continue to develop and expand in Latin America in the coming years. Now the main question is how best to tailor the arbitration clause to meet the specific needs of the deal and the peculiarities of the countries and parties involved. Mostrar menos