While its economic growth and young population make Latin America an "El Dorado" for investors, the region continues to be plagued by corruption and political volatility. This presents many challenges for businesses wanting to enter or expand in these markets.
High-profile scandals such as the Odebrecht bribery affair have exposed the extent of endemic corruption in the region. They have also raised awareness among domestic companies for the pressing need to implement compliance measures.
Our in-house team of Spanish and Portuguese speakers, managed by Bianca Barton, is complemented by a network of industry sources across the region who supply sector-specific intelligence and valuable political context.
Where public records are not digitally available - as in many Latin American countries - we can reliably obtain these on the ground. Contact Jakob
Hidden shareholder involved in large securities fraud
Client avoided partnering with Guianese agent involved in bribery
Joint venture partner in Brazil linked to pharmaceutical scandal
Spanish merger target linked to influential politically exposed family in the Caribbean
Jakob is head of FP's Copenhagen and London offices and the Managing Partner responsible for projects in Western and Northern Europe. Jakob advises Scandinavian corporates and financial institutions on how to enhance their compliance programmes with a particular emphasis on global due diligence frameworks. Jakob also works closely with private equity firms, hedge funds and financial institutions investing in Western Europe. Read more
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