Category: Compliance

Legal Representative in Brazil Overview

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.

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Guide to the Legal Representative Role in Chile

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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METS Advice – Using Subcontractors in Peru

Mining suppliers use subcontractors for a variety of reasons in Peru. For instance, installations of sensors or equipment at a mine site, maintenance and on-going support, or other technical equipment/services that are needed to support the main contractor. However, companies can find themselves in trouble if they do not understand the intricacies of how subcontracting laws work from both a legal and practical perspective.

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Chile Legal Update – Economic Crimes Law Overview

Chilean Congress approved a bill earlier this year to expand criminal liability for economic and environmental crimes which will have implications for foreign companies operating in Chile. The new legislation means that for the first-time, corporate executives and directors can be personally liable for a wide range of misconduct.

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