When Is The Parent Company Liable?
A recent ruling the by Supreme Court of Ontario, Canada, has held that lawsuits relating to alleged human rights abuses by security staff of a Canadian subsidiary in Guatemala may…
When Is The Parent Company Liable?
New Environmental Courts In Chile
After a series of protracted discussions in the National Congress, three environmental tribunals have been established in Chile. These tribunals are located in Antofagasta, Santiago and Valdivia. Chile will…
MINING SAFETY IN PERU
[social_links] MINING SAFETY IN PERU Peru’s mineral heritage has played a pre-eminent role in shaping the course of its colourful history. Pre-Columbian societies wrought adornments of silver and gold; tales…
Chile Tenders and Opportunities
[social_links] Chile plans to award tenders for US$3.97bn for the construction or expansion of a key highway, a bridge, its main airport and several hospitals before March. Vespucio Oriente concession The 40-year,…
Expanding into Latin America Seminar
Supported by: The Harris Gomez Group (HGG) in conjunction with Austrade and Britcham will be hosting a breakfast seminar for companies who are looking to expand their reach…
New Environmental Policies: Challenges and Opportunities
Climate change is becoming a hot topic, both for Australia and the world. Despite the challenges in the international arena of negotiations, one thing is clear: tackling greenhouse gas (GHG)…
Tax Planning in Chile
When companies make the decision to set up a Chilean subsidiary, we often receive requests to set up simple and generic corporate structures. We try to work with our clients…
Steps to Mitigate Risks from Foreign Subsidiaries
The future of international business following Hudbay The recent case of Choc v. Hudbay Minerals Inc., 2013 ONSC 1414 (Hudbay) has demonstrated that companies must be aware of the potential risks of…
Opportunities and Tenders for Peru
The Harris Gomez Group has been monitoring Peru for some time now. Peru offers favourable investment opportunities and below we have compiled a list of projects that are being discussed…
Opportunities for Chile, Peru and Panama
[social_links] Chile Opportunities Chile’s state copper miner Codelco plans to issue a power hedge contract tender in the next two months. The contract will be for its Salvador division in the northern part…