Sneak Preview: Mergers & Acquisitions in Mining Tech with Ivan Gustavino
In this sneak preview, Ax Legal’s Managing Partner Cody McFarlane speaks with Ivan Gustavino, Managing Director at Atrico, who has advised over 100 high-growth companies in mining, industrial tech, and software. With M&A activity heating up, Ivan breaks down what investors and buyers really look for in mining technology companies today.
For foreign companies operating in Chile, understanding how work absences are managed is critical since it can be quite different than other countries. Chile has specific regulations regarding sick leave, vacation time, parental leave, and other types of absences, which must be followed to prevent legal issues.
When companies begin operations in Chile, they often start with a small local team. Given the geographic distance and significant time differences between Chile and head offices located in other countries, local staff often operate with minimal day-to-day oversight. One common oversight in the early stages of incorporating an entity in Chile is neglecting corporate governance. However, the way powers are granted in the beginning can significantly impact the company’s operational efficiency and the protection of foreign shareholders.
Ley Karin came into force on August 1, 2024, establishing a clear legal framework for the prevention and punishment of harassment and violence in Chilean workplaces. The new law creates several obligations for companies that are important to understand.
Brazilian law allows a wide range of activities to be outsourced. While outsourcing offers flexibility to companies and even individuals, it cannot be used to avoid Brazilian employment laws and benefits that are applicable to full-time employees.
All companies and foreign shareholders operating in Brazil require a local legal representative. It is common for foreign companies to not understand the legal representative role and are often apprehensive about providing a power of attorney to a third party. Check out our guide to make sure you get it right.
All companies and foreign shareholders operating in Chile require a local legal representative. It is common for foreign companies to not understand the legal representative role and are apprehensive about providing a power of attorney to a third party. Check out our guide to make sure you get it right.
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