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Outbound Investment Update 中国境外投资快讯
Latin American
Special Edition 拉丁美洲特刊
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July 2012 2012年7月
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Our firms regularly produce client newsletters, briefings
and articles about a range of legal topics. Below is a selection of
extracts from recent articles focused on Latin America which we thought you
might find interesting.
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URÍA MENÉNDEZ LATIN
AMERICAN NETWORK
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PAN-AMERICAN
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Bilingual guide for Investing in Latin America
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Latin American
markets have put in a stellar performance in recent years and present
ever-growing business opportunities to Chinese investors, as China becomes
increasingly active and influential in the region. This guide provides a
bird’s-eye view of the legal framework for investment in Latin America, as
well as opportunities and pitfalls of importance when considering a
transaction from China. To view the complete guide, click here.
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BOLIVIA
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New developments in Bolivia mining legislation foster private
investment in the sector
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Recent modifications to the legal framework that regulates
the mining sector in Bolivia transform the current concession-based system
into a contractual-based business model where the State will be the
proprietor of mining rights and mining companies will be contractors
providing services to the State. The legislative change will
hopefully ameliorate the risk of nationalization of mining projects, bring
a long-awaited measure of stability and boost the exploitation of Bolivia’s
vast mineral wealth. To view the article in full, click here
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BRAZIL
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Latest developments
on restrictions on foreign control of Brazilian rural land
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Certain
restrictions on the acquisition and lease of rural land in Brazil by
foreigners have been enacted, which also apply to Brazilian companies
controlled by foreign capital. Recent developments in the interpretation of
these limitations may alter the way they have been applied so far. To view
the article in full, click here.
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COLOMBIA
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Colombia’s PPPs: a step forward to modernize its
infrastructure
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Despite Colombia’s
economic growth and global positioning as a destination for foreign direct
investment from all corners of the world, its infrastructure, especially
transportation, remains a work in progress. Due to a new law that
will encourage and facilitate private finance initiatives for public
infrastructure projects, the situation is expected to change soon. To view
the article in full, click here.
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International treaty builds-up Colombian protection for
Chinese investment
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The Bilateral
Investment Protection Treaty entered into between China and Colombia is
expected to enter into force in the second half of 2012. This treaty,
together with other bilateral cooperation instruments, further consolidates
Colombia as one of the preferred Chinese investment destinations, adding
international protection and recourses to an already friendly, streamlined
and secure legal environment. To view the article in full, click here
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ECUADOR
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New merger control regime: implications for foreign investors
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Until October 13,
2011, Ecuador was one of the last remaining countries in Latin America to
lack legislation regulating merger control or unfair competition. The
recently enacted Competition Law sets the obligation to give prior notice
of the transaction when it may affect the Ecuadorian market. Potentially
restricted deals include concentration between two non-resident companies
when it may reduce competition for any product within the Ecuadorian
market. To view the article in full, click here.
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MEXICO
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The new Mexican Public Private Partnerships Law
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A new Public
Private Partnerships Law has recently been passed which aims to encourage
the development of infrastructure projects and private investment in
Mexico. As a way of attracting foreign investment, the new legal framework
gets rid of limitations on the nationality of bidders. In addition, the law
welcomes private parties to suggest infrastructure projects and then freely
participate in the subsequent bidding processes. To view the article in
full, click here.
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PERU
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Panorama of relationships between Peru and Asia
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Peru stands-out in
Latin America as one of the countries with strongest ties in Asia and
China. This is due to many mature cultural as well as legal reasons,
explained in this article at a glance, together with an overview of
business opportunities stemming for potential investors. To view the
article in full, click here.
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VENEZUELA
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Growing opportunities in Venezuela for Chinese investors
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In addition to
Venezuela having one of the highest proven oil reserves, diverse mining and
a wide array of energy business, due to ever-growing ties between the
Chinese and Venezuelan governments, new investment opportunities have
recently arisen in sectors ranging from infrastructure to manufacturing. To
view the article in full, click here.
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Issues to consider when contracting with Venezuelan
state-owned entities
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Foreign companies
should consider a variety of essential legal issues when entering into
contracts with Venezuelan state-owned entities, the understanding of which
is essential for concluding a successful business transaction or project in
that jurisdiction. To view the article in full, click here.
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DE BRAUW
BLACKSTONE WESTBROEK
Netherlands
China (Beijing)
www.debrauw.com
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SLAUGHTER AND MAY
United Kingdom
China (Beijing and
Hong Kong)
www.slaughterandmay.com
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URÍA MENÉNDEZ
Spain, Portugal and
Latin America
China (Beijing)
www.uria.com
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BONELLI EREDE
PAPPALARDO
Italy
www.beplex.com
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BREDIN PRAT
France
www.bredinprat.com
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HENGELER MUELLER
Germany
www.hengeler.com
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If you would like further information or copies of any of
the above articles, please contact Janice Liu (info@leadingindependentlawfirms.com).
The information
contained in this update is of a general nature and does not constitute
legal advice. To unsubscribe please click here.
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