International Legal Newsletter December


		December, 2011

Airport administration – foreign bids welcome

The Brazilian Government has confirmed that overseas bids for the projected concessions for management of three of Brazil’s busiest airports will be welcome. Read more.

	IR Tax Breaks

The Brazilian Government has published a decree which many see as the first concrete step by the new government to encourage both domestic and international investment in infrastructure. Read more.

Getting the DealThrough

Felsberg e Associados has provided the Brazil chapter for ‘Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in 28 jurisdictions worldwide - 2012’, a book recently published by UK-based organization Getting the Deal Through. Read more.

		Anti -Trust

On December 1, 2011, after nearly seven years of ongoing deliberations, President Dilma Rousseff finally sanctioned a bill amending several sections of the Brazilian Antitrust Law. Read more.

	Infrastructure Committee One of the greatest challenges currently facing Brazil is that of the development of its infrastructure. From airports to highways, and from power stations to finance methods, the issues being addressed are diverse and complex. Recognizing that this matter involves numerous legal areas, Felsberg e Associados recently established an ‘Infrastructure Committee’ as a means of preparing for the expected growth in demand from the sector. Heading this committee is Dr. Carlos Marcatto and we spoke to him about the genesis of the project and its future plans. Read more.

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