Interviews
In to Africa: the next big emerging market
An interview with Michael Tétreault Schilling of ENSafrica, Africa’s largest law firm By Julia Foresman To learn more about what is happening on the ground in Africa we interviewed Africa expert Michael Tétreault Schilling, an executive at ENSafrica in Mauritius to...
Expanding Dentons’ vision in Latin America
by Lauren Biszewski, Esq. The strong upward momentum of Latin American economies presents public and private companies with tremendous opportunities. To that end, Dentons is counting on Jorge Alers to lead the way. Alers was appointed Chief Executive Officer for Latin...
Improved banking practices make Mexico a target for foreign investment
Interview by Lauren Biszewski, Esq. Principal Consultant, US & Latin America From microfinance to bank mergers, much is happening in Mexico to make the country a better target for foreign investment. To get a clearer picture, we spoke with Jones Day Partners...
TMT in Mexico still faces short-term obstacles
An interview with DLA Piper Mexico City Partner, Eduardo Gallastegui Interview by Lauren Biszewski, Esq. Principal Consultant, US & Latin America What are some of the biggest challenges facing the TMT (technology media, telecom) sector in Mexico? The main...
Mexico banking reforms take shape, albeit slowly
Interview with Vincente Corta Fernández, a partner with White and Case Mexico City Interview by Lauren Biszewski, Esq. Principal Consultant, US & Latin America What are some of the biggest challenges facing the banking & finance sectors in Mexico? Capital...
A look at ADR in Mexico
An interview with Hogan Lovells, BSTL, Partner Eduardo Siqueiros By Ellen Hayes and Lauren Biszewski Briefly describe your work in alternative dispute resolution. How are resolving disputes between two Mexican parties different than resolving international disputes?...
Hungary holds out hope for more private equity investment
In the beginning of the new millennium, Central and Eastern Europe experienced a steady flow of increased foreign direct investment (FDI). In the five years between 2003 and 2008 there was nearly a EURO 2 billion increase of FDI in the region. Hungary was one of the...
Mexico reforms its energy sector in a time of uncertainty
By Julia Foresman For the first time in 77 years, Mexico is poised to reap the benefits of the energy sector’s liberalization as the state’s monopoly is finally coming to a long-anticipated end. In December 2013 Mexico’s Congress passed a constitutional reform to open...
Mexico in transition: Exclusive Interview with Ambassador Antonio Garza
GC Grapevine recently spoke with Ambassador Antonio Garza, Counsel in the Mexico City office of White & Case LLP, to discuss what he is watching in Mexico’s energy sector. Mr. Garza previously served as the United States Ambassador to Mexico, Commissioner for the...
Polycentric Dentons embraces diversity in South Africa entry
With Julia Foresman International intrigue with South Africa has tracked over decades of civil unrest. Twenty years after the end of Apartheid, the economy is experiencing a boom of activity and investor interest remains robust for sectors ranging from mining to...
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