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Brazil: Supreme Court Decision Reinforces Limits on the Application of Foreign Laws

8 October 2025

Last August 18th, a decision by Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino (ADPF 1.178) gained prominence, establishing an important precedent for foreign companies operating in Brazil or entering into international contracts involving the country. The decision reinforces that foreign laws cannot be automatically applied within Brazilian territory, except in cases where there is specific court authorization…

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Argentina: Real Estate Guide for Foreign Buyers in 2025

1 October 2025

Thinking about buying a residential or rural property in Argentina? With flattened prices and a slowly rebounding market, foreign buyers are increasingly interested in acquiring quality properties at prices far below those of other major world cities. But investing here comes with specific rules, paperwork, and financial considerations that every foreign buyer should know. This…

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Argentina: Road Concession Program under Milei’s Administration

1 October 2025

Through the largest highway concession in decades, the Milei Administration seeks to modernize Argentina’s infrastructure and attract private investment across more than 9,000 kilometers of Argentine roadways. Spanning fourteen provinces and including the country’s busiest traffic corridors, the program represents a key element of the current government’s privatization plan. The Concession Process The administration has…

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Argentina: Golden Visa for Foreign Investors in Argentina

1 October 2025

The new measure allows foreigners to apply for Argentine citizenship without prior residence in exchange for making strategic investments in the country. It sends a clear signal of Argentina’s commitment to attracting foreign capital and boosting the economy. Through the new Decree 524/2025, published in the Official Gazette, the Milei Administration has implemented a new regulatory…

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Turkey: Principle Decision By The Turkish Data Protection Authority

11 July 2025

10 July 2025 The Turkish Data Protection Authority (“Authority”) published a principle decision (“Decision”) dated 10 June 2025 and numbered 2025/1072 on the processing of personal data by sending verification codes via SMS to data subjects during the provision of products and services. The Decision was published in Official Gazette dated 26 June 2025 and…

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Brazil: Third-Party Funding: Current Scenario and Challenges in Brazil

7 July 2025

Litigation funding — internationally known as Third-Party Funding (TPF) — has been gaining increasing prominence in the Brazilian legal context. This topic, which has already drawn the attention of courts, arbitral institutions, and investors, was recently discussed at the 13th Brazilian Congress on Commercial Law, held on May 15–16, 2025, at the headquarters of the…

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Argentina: More on The Argentina Rural Land Law: A Stand for Sovereignty or The Pursuit of Foreign Investment?

23 June 2025

The Land Law, passed in 2011, limited the acquisition of rural land by foreigners with the aim of protecting national sovereignty. Its repeal by the Javier Milei administration reignited a central debate: Do these restrictions defend national interests or hinder the country’s economic development? This article reviews the law’s origins, its current status, and should…

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