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Brazil's Sugar High

December 2011 | Vander Giordano, São Paulo

A dramatic transformation is under way in Brazil's sugar and ethanol industry, as foreign capital fuels a wave of consolidation and family-owned businesses rush to
sell to the highest bidder. Newcomers must be aware of -- and protect themselves against -- fraud.

DUE DILIGENCE

Investing in the BRICS

December 2011 | David Holley, Boston & Doug Frantz, Washington, DC

Managing bribery and corruption risks through heightened due diligence should be
a paramount focus when expanding into the BRIC markets -- Brazil, Russia, India,
China -- and other emerging economies.

FOREIGN INVESTMENT

Latin America's Uneven Playing Field

December 2011 | Andrés Otero, Miami

Exciting opportunities in Latin America have prompted many foreign firms to invest
at a face pace, often leaving them exposed to potentially costly disputes and legal actions. While the newfound attraction is undeniable, investors need to be aware
of the potential pitfalls.

FRAUD PREVENTION

From Barings to Madoff: Lessons Learned

July 2011 | Ian McCluskey, Miami

Regulations are no match for human failings. As lawyers, financial investigators and chastened investors continue to sift through the rubble of the Madoff scandal and other massive frauds,
new -- more inventive -- versions of the same old story are being written.

CORRUPTION

Private Equity & the FCPA

July 2011 | Peter Turecek, New York & Michael Varnum, Reston, Virginia

As they begin to focus on buyig opportunities in Latin America, private equity firms
need to beware of potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by their
portfolio companies, which could put them in legal jeopardy. Pleading ignorance will
not impress the regulators.

BRAZIL INVESTMENTS

Be Careful What You Wish For

July 2011 | Vander Giordano & Eduardo Gomide, Sao Paulo

Foreign firms bidding on infrastructure projects or buying up local companies in Brazil
are understandably keen to get in on the country's economic boom. But two projects
gone awry provide a cautionary tale of the considerable risks that accompany potential
rewards in Brazil.

SECURITY

Report Card 2011: Mexico Corporate Security

July 2011 | American Chamber & Kroll, Mexico City

In an annual survey conducted by Kroll and the American Chamber, a majority of respondents from local and multinational firms say the security situation in Mexico has further deteriorated. Some firms have considered moving operations, but most
are learning to adapt.

LAND RIGHTS

Sending the Wrong Message

December 2010 | Paulo Sérgio Franco & Scheila Santos, Sao Paulo

Turning back the clock, the Brazilian government tightens land rights legislation, restricting land purchases by foreign companies and individuals.

CORRUPTION

Battling Fraud & Corruption in Colombia

December 2010 | Andrés Otero, Miami & Ernesto Carrasco, Bogota

By leveraging public outrage, the new administration of President Juan Manuel Santos has the opportunity to change Colombia's "anything goes" culture and attack the scourge of corruption with a new sense of purpose.

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