Astrea Spring Update IT

I hope you are finishing a successful first quarter of the year, both private and business wise. For Astrea, 2019 has gone off to a good start. Each year I am amazed to see how fast time flies. In the blink of an eye, the first quarter of the year is already almost behind us. […]

Steven De SchrijverPartner, Astrea

John Roddy Appointed to 3-Lawyer Leadership Team in Massachusetts Gas Explosion Litigation

On September 13, 2018, a series of gas explosions and resulting fires devastated The communities of Lawrence, Andover, in North Andover, Massachusetts. The gas fires and explosions killed a Lawrence teenager, injured two dozen others and left more than 100 homes damaged or destroyed, and displaced thousands. Lawyers from Lawrence reached out to Bailey & […]

Open Source Software: how to avoid its perils in M&A

The article entitled “Open Source Software: how to avoid its perils in M&A?” contributed  to the Expert Guide: Mergers & Acquisitions 2019 which was published by Corporate LiveWire. Open Source Software (OSS) has become widespread in mod­ern software development. In this article, Steven discusses the issues and complications surrounding this important technological development which must […]

Steven De SchrijverPartner, Astrea

BRAZILIAN CENTRAL BANK (“BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL – BACEN”) RESOLUTION CAME INTO FORCE PROVIDING RELATED PARTY CREDIT OPERATIONS

BRAZILIAN CENTRAL BANK (“BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL – BACEN”) RESOLUTION CAME INTO FORCE PROVIDING RELATED PARTY CREDIT OPERATIONS On January 1st , 2019, the Resolution No. 4,693 / 2018, published by the “CMN” on October 30, 2018 (“Resolution No. 4,693 / 18”), came into effect and provides for conditions and limits for performing credit operations […]

Bailey & Glasser LLP joins IR as the exclusive Mergers & Acquisition Member in US – Washington DC

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Jonathan Deem of Bailey & Glasser LLP. Jonathan has joined IR as our exclusive Mergers & Acquisition Member in US – Washington DC. Jonathan is a transactional lawyer in the firm’s Washington, DC, and Charleston, WV offices. His practice areas include […]

BRAZILIAN BAR ASSOCIATION RIO DE JANEIRO SECTION “OAB/RJ” – INDICATION- PRESIDENCY – SPECIAL LICITATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS COMMISSION (“CELCA”)

BRAZILIAN BAR ASSOCIATION RIO DE JANEIRO SECTION “OAB/RJ” – INDICATION- PRESIDENCY – SPECIAL LICITATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS COMMISSION (“CELCA”)   We communicate to our collaborators, clients and friends that with the election of Dr. Luciano Bandeira Arantes, as President of the Brazilian Bar Association, Rio de Janeiro Section “OAB/RJ”, Dr. Paula Pincelli Tavares Vivacqua, partner […]

JURISDICTIONS WITH POTENTIAL RISK TO THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM (BRAZILIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION)

JURISDICTIONS WITH POTENTIAL RISK TO THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM (BRAZILIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION) On January 1st, 2019, the Superintendencies of Market Relations and Intermediaries (“Superintendências de Relações com o Mercado e Intermediários – SMI”) and Institutional Investors Relations (“Relações com Investidores Institucionais – SIN”) of the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission – issued the  “CVM” Circular […]

Villaraza & Angangco Law joins IR as the exclusive Mergers & Acquisitions Member in The Philippines

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Franchette M. Acosta of Villaraza & Angangco Law. Franchette has joined IR as our exclusive Mergers & Acquisitions Member in The Philippines. Franchette M. Acosta specializes in commercial law and has acted as lead counsel for sellers and buyers in cross-border and […]

Franchette M. AcostaPartner, Villaraza & Angangco Law

Villaraza & Angangco Law joins IR as the exclusive Mergers & Acquisitions Member in The Philippines

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Sylvetter Tankiang of Villaraza & Angangco Law. Sylvette has joined IR as our exclusive Mergers & Acquisitions Member in The Philippines. The Firm was founded in 1980 under the leadership of young lawyers including now Supreme Court Justice Antonio T. Carpio and […]

Sylvette TankiangPartner, Villaraza & Angangco Law