Powers Of Attorneys In Latin America – Part of “La Vida” In comparison to Australia, where Power of Attorneys (“POAs”) (ironically referred to in some circles as a “licence to steal”) are not an especially common instrument when doing business, Latin America cannot...
According to an analysis by infrastructure development association AFIN, Peru’s public service infrastructure gap, which includes transportation, communication, energy, water and health, among other things, amounts to an estimated US$87.8 billion for 2012-2021. Harris...
As discussed in our previous journals, transfer pricing rules in Chile have recently been brought into line with OECD standards. The reforms introduce a new system aimed to collect more taxes and avoid evasive planning by companies and are designed to be in line with...
Is Bigger Always Better? Over the past few months I have had the opportunity to attend a number of business functions to speak with executives from a variety of industries. It is interesting to hear the different opinions each individual has regarding factors that...
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 proceed to trial in Canada. Prior to the historical ruling, any actions for harms caused...
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 operating in foreign jurisdictions. For those unfamiliar with the...
