What we do
Our aim is to add value by delivering simple and pragmatic business advice with a legal content.
Some of our representative matters
- Redesigned the global compliance program for a highly diversified multinational healthcare corporation with pharma, medical device and diagnostics operations.
- Led the team that designed and implemented an online tool to provide compliance trainings to company third parties in the LATAM region (400+ people, 8,000+ modules) and was also responsible for the implementation and administration of an online Compliance learning management system for a global healthcare company.
- Acted as counsel on behalf of a Fortune 500 multinational healthcare company in its successful acquisition of several hemodialysis clinics in Central America drafting and negotiating most of the transaction documents.
- Coordinated and designed legal strategies for commercial and employment litigations in the Caribbean region with total value in excess of US$ 45 MM for a Fortune 500 multinational healthcare company.
- Acted as lead co-counsel for a major Korean steel conglomerate in all aspects regarding the negotiation and sale of a US$120 million hot bricketted iron (HBI) mill in South America.
- Advised a major South American pharmaceutical company in several transactions which resulted in the purchase of assets and businesses in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Central America, increasing the company’s portfolio.
- Led the team that provided legal support to one of the largest logistic companies in the world in their successful multi-jurisdictional acquisition of several port facilities in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.
Our Main Practice Areas
Corporate & Transactional
We have worked for some of the biggest multinational corporations in the world so we understand the complexity and risks involved in all types of commercial transactions. Whether you are a startup, mid-sized or established company we can provide you with sound and cost effective legal advice to support your growth. Whether you are negotiating a joint venture, a research and development agreement, a product supply or distribution agreement, a commercial lease or securing critical financing, we can help.
Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A, particularly in cross-border settings is at the core of what we do. We represent both domestic and international buyers and sellers in the negotiation of mergers; stock, asset, and whole-business acquisitions; leveraged buyouts; as well as other transactions involving changes in corporate control. We assist clients in all phases of their acquisitions, from structuring and negotiation of initial term sheets or letters of intent, to due diligence, negotiation of final agreements and closing.
Compliance
We understand that Compliance is a business support function and we can provide you with sound legal advice to support your growth in a sustainable manner. We have extensive experience in the design and day-to-day administration of practical yet effective ethics and compliance programs both domestically and internationally, and have solid experience in matters involving healthcare fraud and abuse, domestic and international anticorruption, internal investigations, product promotion, privacy and transparency reporting.
Our Blog
Do you even have Compliance Program Bro? The New Compliance Cold War
During 2018 the Russian Federation adopted a number of amendments to strengthen its anticorruption laws and comply with international anticorruption commitments (yes, you read right, Russia). [i] While the amendments cover various topics, there are two that are...
The Redcoats are Coming: Notes on PHI and Physical Likeness
On September 20th, 2018 HHS’ Office of Civil Rights entered into three separate settlement agreements totaling $999,000 with Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital. According to OCR’s press release the three Boston...
Meet Jon Snow, Westeros’ Chief Compliance Officer
"When enough people make false promises, words stop meaning anything. Then there are no more answers, only better and better lies.” - Jon Snow Ah, Game of Thrones, one of my favorite shows… There was much expectation around the season finale: Would...
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