Actions in the last six months of the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (“ANPD”) suggest that it intends to aggressively enforce the Brazilian Data Protection Law (“LGPD”). The LGPD applies to any entity that...more
9/23/2024
/ Brazil ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Breach ,
Data Controller ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Sensitive Personal Information
The Situation: M&A activity in Latin America is poised for a comeback following a difficult 2020, during which the COVID-19 pandemic heavily impacted a region already burdened with political and social unrest and deep...more
3/12/2021
/ Acquisitions ,
Capital Markets ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Economic Development ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Investors ,
Latin America ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity
The Situation: Effects from the COVID-19 global pandemic continue to impact adversely the operations and financial results of Latin American issuers.
The Opportunity: In the current environment, Latin American issuers with...more
Brazilian President Michel Temer issued two decrees (Decrees Nos. 9.406/18 and 9.407/18) on June 12, 2018, amending Brazil's existing mining code and establishing additional environmental and public safety...more
The Situation: High unemployment rates, combined with an outdated Brazilian protectionist labor regime that imposed high costs on employers, created the opportunity for a new approach to labor regulation.
The Result: Brazil...more
12/7/2017
/ Brazil ,
Collective Bargaining ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Frivolous Lawsuits ,
Incentive Compensation ,
International Labor Laws ,
Job Creation ,
Layoffs ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
Office Equipment ,
Part-Time Employees ,
Selling a Business ,
Severance Agreements ,
Severance Pay ,
Unions