International business lawyer, fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, trained in both civil and common law legal systems, with 20+ years of experience in transactions between the U.S. and Latin America. Concentrates his practice in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property licensing and technology transfers, SaaS, global sale and distribution of goods, and cross-border regulatory, data privacy and compliance matters.Regularly assists his clients to bridge business, legal and cultural gaps in international business transactions involving a wide-range of industries and business sectors -primarily IT, software, retail and manufacturing-,in the U.S., Caribbean, Central and South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay.

Representative lectures/speaking engagements (English, Spanish, and Portuguese):- “LATAM IT Industry: Legal Strategies for Market Entry and Operations in the U.S.,” Argentine-American Chamber of Commerce - February 2020- “Argentina: Cross-Cultural Business and Legal Awareness,” Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business - January 2020- “Reflexiones Culturales y Legales en Negocios entre EEUU y América Latina,” Fundación Tzedaka, Miami, Florida - Octubre 2018- “International Transactions, Best Practices to Mitigate Risks,” Georgia State University, Robinson College of Business - February 2013, 2016 and 2017- “Argentina: New Business and Legal Environment,” State Bar of Georgia - October 2016- “Language, Culture and Careers: Cross-Border Transactions in Latin America,” Emory University School of Law - April 2014 - “Brazil – Best Practices & Legal Challenges”, Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business - January 2014- “Doing Business in South America: Avoiding Pitfalls,” Michael Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - July 2013- “Brazil on the Rise: Successful Strategies for Market Entry and Consolidation,” BDO Atlanta - May 2013- “Latin America: Opportunities, Best Practices and Legal Challenges,” Deloitte Atlanta - January 2013- “Access to the US Market,” ProExport Colombia, Atlanta - September 2012- “Structure, Analysis and Negotiation of Agreements under U.S. Law,” São Paulo BAR (OAB), Brazil - May 2012- “Argentina, Chile and Brazil - Practical Impact of Legal Considerations,” Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Department of Economic Development - April 2011- “Complying with International Privacy Regulations and Laws,” Intl. Law Section, State Bar of Georgia - November 2009 - “Drafting and Negotiating Cross-Border Agreements under U.S. Law,” Pinheiro Neto Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil, November 2009

International Practice. Cross-border transactions with emphasis in Latin America, including mergers & acquisitions, distribution and licensing agreements, technology transfers and foreign direct investment.

International Practice. Cross-border transactions with emphasis in Latin America, including mergers & acquisitions, distribution and licensing agreements, technology transfers and foreign direct investment.