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ESG in Structured Finance in Latin America: From Compliance Exercise to Structuring Tool

08 May 2026 by Estrella & Tupete, Abogados Dominican Republic

ESG criteria have evolved from reputational addenda into a determining factor in the structuring, pricing and viability of complex financings across Latin America. Yet their widespread adoption does not guarantee their effectiveness: the difference between a substantive ESG instrument and a merely formal one lies, in large part, in how ESG is integrated into a transaction's contractual architecture. The regional debate has moved past whether ESG criteria should be incorporated - they should - to the harder question of how to do so in a way that drives real change.
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Martinelli Advogados advises Scala Logística on the acquisition of a stake in fuel transport operator Transpodiesel

08 May 2026 by Martinelli Advogados - Brazil

The transaction strengthens Scala’s position in one of the most sensitive segments of the logistics chain: the transportation of fuels and liquid chemical bulk, an activity subject to strict regulatory oversight, operational risk controls and sector-specific compliance requirements.
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Buying a Swiss Shell Company? Mind the Tax Traps

05 May 2026 by Goldblum and Partners - Switzerland

Foreign investors entering the Swiss market sometimes acquire an existing shelf or shell company: a company already in the commercial register, with an established bank account, ready for immediate use. These transactions, however, carry both corporate-law and tax risks — and the two do not always overlap.
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Deloitte - US Indirect Tax Interview

28 April 2026 by Deloitte - Global

Over the past 12 months, the US has experienced several changes in the tax and regulatory environment that are influencing how organizations operate, plan, and comply.

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Cyprus News: Cyprus Expands Tax Disclosure Rules Covering Crypto Assets

24 April 2026 by Andersen - Cyprus

On 27 March, Cyprus enacted legislative changes to its Law on Administrative Cooperation in Tax Matters, implementing the requirements of EU Directive 2023/2226. This directive updates the existing framework under Directive 2011/16/EU and marks the introduction of DAC8 into Cypriot law.
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Deloitte - Canada Indirect Tax Interview

16 April 2026 by Deloitte - Global

Over the past 12 months, the most significant change to Canada’s trade-related tax and tariff landscape has been the introduction and/or escalation of tariffs between Canada and the United States (“US”) (among other countries). The US government has imposed tariff measures on key Canadian exports—including non-eligible goods under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) or energy and potash (at reduced rates), steel, aluminum, and vehicles—citing security and trade concerns.

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LIVE! enters the beauty market through the strategic acquisition of Pink Cheeks

15 April 2026 by Martinelli Advogados - Brazil

LIVE!, a Brazilian company firmly established in the activewear segment, has taken a decisive step beyond its core business by acquiring a 60% stake in the skincare brand Pink Cheeks. The transaction, the company’s first acquisition, marks a clear repositioning - from an apparel-focused brand to an integrated wellness platform.
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Martinelli Advogados strengthens its tax capabilities with the arrival of Herick Manardi

01 April 2026 by Martinelli Advogados - Brazil

Martinelli Advogados has added Herick Manardi as a partner in its Santa Catarina office, reinforcing the firm’s tax practice with a profile that combines legal, accounting and financial expertise.
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RBA Group advises on PEI Group’s acquisition of Scientific Infra & Private Assets

30 March 2026 by RBA Group - Singapore

This transaction involves the acquisition of Scientific Infra & Private Assets Pte Ltd (SIPA), a leading provider of index, benchmark, and rating services for private infrastructure and private equity markets. Originally developed from over a decade of academic research at the EDHEC Infrastructure & Private Assets Research Institute (EIPA), SIPA has established itself as a pioneer in delivering robust and representative asset-level metrics aligned with the Infrastructure Company Classification Standard (TICCS), and the Private Company Classification Standard (PECCS).
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KPMG Digital Gateway for tax: from compliance to strategic value

26 March 2026 by KPMG - Armenia

In an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving tax environment, organizations are facing growing pressure to enhance transparency, manage risks and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions. At the same time, tax functions are expected to contribute more strategically to business decision-making.
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