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The Situation: High unemployment rates, combined with an outdated Brazilian protectionist labor regime that imposed high costs on employers, created the opportunity for a new approach to labor regulation.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