Michael Diaz Jr. - Diaz Reus International Law Firm

Each day, more enterprises expand into the international market. A combination of new opportunities from emerging economies as well as re-established economies is too hard to ignore. However, these exciting opportunities need to…more

Until as recently as November 2011, most investors had viewed the Chinese yuan (also called the “Renminbi”) as a one-way bet to appreciate in value. But market sentiment has shifted decisively against expectations for the…more

In New York, NY, the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a case against Venezuelan government officials and businessmen accused of violating U.S. RICO statutes. The appellate court determined that the allegations in…more

In a case with international financial implications, Casa Casuarina LLC, owner of a landmark Miami Beach resort property, is suing its mortgage holder German bank WestLB on multiple counts of alleged fraud. “We are seeking…more

The ongoing European debt crisis and the slow recovery in the United States are starting to impact China and Latin America’s economic growth. An inevitable re-balancing of China’s economy will be accompanied by a collapse…more

How will bank subsidiaries in Latin America weather the European and U.S. financial crisis? Moody’s Investors Service recently placed 15 Mexican and Brazilian banks and insurance groups on review for down grade of their…more

The US Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling in favour of Venezuelan government officials and businessmen accused of violating the US Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) on the grounds that the…more

Healthcare is among the priority sectors identified by the UAE government and as a result, the UAE healthcare industry has displayed extraordinary growth and significant progress in the past few years. In line with the UAE…more

Chapter 11 of the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was the first international trade agreement provision to give foreign investors a direct cause of action for investment disputes against the host government in a…more

At the November 12, 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Hawaii, both Canada and Mexico – signatories to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) – announced their intention to join…more

Blessed with a shared commitment to democracy, similar geography and climate, and large, thriving domestic markets, India and Mexico have continued to deepen their partnership in the global economy. New investment flows in…more

Brazil, as the seventh largest economy in the world, and the fifth largest nation in terms of land mass, continues to present great market opportunities to foreign investors.  Product or service suppliers can enjoy great…more

While conventional financial markets in Western Europe and North America are in turmoil, there is a refreshing burst of optimism in the world of Islamic finance. Largely shielded from the financial crisis, although not entirely…more

Most company executives often focus on setting up businesses in new jurisdictions, expanding an existing business or improving the quality of their goods or services. However, they often overlook the critical need to protect…more

Fueled by tremendous growth potential and an increasingly progressive regulatory environment, the Middle East is fast becoming a hotbed of M&A activity. Today, for example, the UAE is experiencing an upsurge in cross-border…more