9 May 2025
On April 11, Law No. 15.122/2025 was enacted, authorizing the Brazilian government to take responsive measures against trade barriers and tariffs imposed by other countries on domestic products. The law comes at a time when international trade is increasingly shaped by political disputes, often disguised as concerns over environmental, health, or security issues. The measures…
21 April 2025
Argentina has once again made international headlines after securing a new US$ 20 billion assistance package from the IMF. As part of the deal, the Milei Administration committed to allowing the Argentine peso to float between AR$1,000 and AR$1,400. The Central Bank can intervene in the currency market—using the IMF funds—if the FX rate moves…
3 April 2025
Starting 1 April 2025, Slovakia introduces into practice a new transaction tax (“transakčná daň“) or FTT that directly impacts business operations. The measure aims to increase public revenues and shift part of the tax burden to capital flows. What is taxed? The transaction tax applies to certain financial transactions since 1 January 2025 taxed first time…
3 April 2025
The new Construction Act, effective from 1 April 2025, brings a fundamental reform of building procedures in Slovakia after almost 50 years. It replaces the previous outdated law from 1976 and introduces a unified permitting procedure that combines zoning and construction procedures into one process. The processing of building permits is expected to be accelerated…
1 April 2025
The local media have been widely reporting an imminent free trade agreement (“FTA”) between Mercosur (a customs union composed of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) and the European Union. Nonetheless, details have been sketchy and inconsistent. Special thanks to Satine Berton, 2025 intern and current candidate for a law degree at L’École de Droit de…
10 March 2025
In the first four months of the year, companies must approve the management accounts, analyze the financial statements, and decide on the allocation of profits. In general, the fiscal year coincides with the calendar year, ending on December 31, which means that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) or the Meeting of Members must take place…
6 February 2025
Law No. 15.040 of December 9, 2024 was sanctioned on December 9, 2024, establishing the new Legal Framework for Insurance in Brazil. With an expected effectiveness within one year from its sanctioning, this law marks a significant step toward modernizing and balancing the relationship between insurers and insureds, as well as promoting greater transparency and…
17 December 2024
Counterfeit goods can severely harm brand reputation and business operations in today´s global marketplace. As part of a manufacturer’s fight against piracy, one relatively easy step is to register with the “Sistema de Asientos de Alerta” or “Alert Entries System.”[1] The system offers manufacturers and other intellectual property rights holders a proactive way to protect…
4 December 2024
In simple terms, Stock Options are provided for in article 168, paragraph 3 of Law No. 6.404 of December 15, 1976 (“Corporation Law”) and are a benefit offered by companies to their employees or service providers, allowing them to purchase company’s shares at a fixed price on a future date. The main objective is to…
13 November 2024
Major Risks for Companies with Flexible Workforces Due to Lack of Industry Pension Fund (bpf) Protection in the Netherlands Recent advice from the Council of State (11 November 2024) highlights significant risks posed by new employment laws in the Netherlands. For companies with large pools of flexible workers, obligations to industry pension funds (bpf) present…
