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Drew Mitchell, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

There are various legal structures which individuals and companies may create to conduct business in Manitoba. When making a determination as to your business structure, consideration should be given to using a Manitoba limited partnership.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
Squire Sanders

This resource covers the important aspects to consider when doing business in Singapore.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
Jonathan B. Stone, Skadden

This article discusses Asia mergers and acquisitions, understanding the differences between English and US approaches.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States
Mattos Muriel Kestener Advogados

As we shall demonstrate in the first part of this chapter, there are many questions yet to be answered before private enforcement takes off in Brazil. Basic questions such as who, when, how and what may need to be clarified before plaintiffs feel comfortable initiating an extremely long and expensive recovery of damages. The second part of this chapter will report on the current status of the major private cases initiated in the past years. Finally, suggestions will be provided to address the lack of incentives to seek private antitrust enforcement in Brazil.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
Qiong Tao

The Shanghai Free Trade Zone ("FTZ") was launched on September 29, 2013, which is considered China's most significant attempt at financial reform since establishing the Shenzhen Economic Special Zone on the border with Hong Kong in 1980. Based on the current rules and regulations issued by the State Council and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, the following brief article explains key issues and new changes applicable to the FTZ.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, a Lex Mundi member firm for Canada

This primer provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada and, in particular, in the province of Ontario. In some cases, this primer also identifies issues in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Because of Canada’s federal structure, the authority to make laws and regulations is divided between the federal and provincial governments by the Canadian Constitution although, in some areas of divided authority, both federal and provincial laws may apply. Read on to learn more.

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
213 pages

This guide provides an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada.

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP, a Lex Mundi member firm for Canada

The question and answer format of this article makes it an accessible, quick read for those looking to do business in Manitoba.

Edimara Iansen Wieczorek, partner, and Rodrigo Pastana Tozo, corporate lawyer, Demarest Advogados
2 pages

The Anti-Corruption Law brought about significant changes regarding the relationship between private businesses and government employees. This article focuses on the practical consequences this law will have on business activities.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
By Dr. Samuel Bussmann

Many Swiss operations of international groups benefit from special tax regimes. Switzerland will introduce significant changes to these special tax regimes in order to be compliant with international standards and to maintain its attractiveness as a location for international business. This article is addressed to tax directors of international groups with operations in Switzerland.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
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