Legal Counsel expert on Corporate, IT Law and Software Related Services. Founder of ASSIS E MENDES law firm, currently in charge of IT Corporate Clients. ASSIS E MENDES assists its national and international clients on distinct…

Legal Counsel expert on Corporate, IT Law and Software Related Services.

Founder of ASSIS E MENDES law firm, currently in charge of IT Corporate Clients.

ASSIS E MENDES assists its national and international clients on distinct IT markets, comprising solutions from Mainframe to SaaS.

Most of our clients already works and render services to the biggest brazilian companies, such as Banks, Telecom Companies, and Government.

One of our differential is the understanding of the business models of our client’s costumers.

My personal profile and background experience includes Ericsson and Compuware, to whom I worked as Senior Counsel for Latin America.

I have worked as a lawyer since 1988 and have my own office since 1998. Since the beginning I work as an advisor to companies in the industrial area. I currently advise companies and industries in other areas such as services and…

I have worked as a lawyer since 1988 and have my own office since 1998.
Since the beginning I work as an advisor to companies in the industrial area. I currently advise companies and industries in other areas such as services and trade, multinational and domestic companies.
Some clients have been with me for years, which has created a relationship of confidence.
As I speak English, French and Italian, it is easy to talk to some customers in their native languages​​.
My specialty is Labour Law and my knowledge in this area allows me to help my clients in HR projects, and in Mergers and acquisitions process.
I negotiate with unions agreements together with my clients.

Specialties: Complex corporate, commercial and regulatory problem solver Robert's experience is in resolving high profile complex corporate, commercial and regulatory issues in many areas of commerce. He has participated in the de…

Specialties: Complex corporate, commercial and regulatory problem solver Robert's experience is in resolving high profile complex corporate, commercial and regulatory issues in many areas of commerce. He has participated in the development of the South African law in several major areas, and has acted as an expert on SA law in other jurisdictions. He has been briefed on restructurings and the consequences of some of the largest corporate insolvencies, virtually every aspect of banking, and on a wide variety of commercial agreements. He represented parts of the banking community on business rescue. He has acted for foreign governments, auditing firms, educational institutions and insurers. He has also been involved in a number of complex and lengthy commercial negotiations and re-negotiations. He has travelled extensively for clients and with other lawyers across the globe. He is a member of the International Bar Association. Robert also has considerable experience in representing parties before regulatory bodies in high profile matters. He is experienced in crisis management. Robert has a Journalism and Media Studies degree, a Bachelor of Laws degree, a post-graduate qualification in Company Law, a Masters degree in Banking and Stock Exchanges Law, and a Masters in South Africa Tax. He has twice been elected to the Supervisory Board of his firm, and has sat on virtually every committee of the firm. He was elected managing director of its Cape Town office, and appointed leader of its commercial team. Robert was recognised in the Chambers Global review as a sound and respected practitioner with clear insight and a commercial bent. He does not get flustered easily and is able to take a complicated case from A to Z". He has also been recognised in Legal 500 for his work with banks, by PLC as a recommended practitioner in restructuring and insolvency, and by Best Lawyers.

Some think locally. Edward thinks customized global solutions. ABOUT EDWARD ZHANG: Edward Zhang is an expert attorney specializing in corporate compliance and commercial dispute resolution within such fields as trade, investment,…

Some think locally. Edward thinks customized global solutions. ABOUT EDWARD ZHANG: Edward Zhang is an expert attorney specializing in corporate compliance and commercial dispute resolution within such fields as trade, investment, finance, and intellectual properties, etc., both domestically and internationally. HOW HE CAN HELP YOU: Edward, blessed with over 12 years of practicing experience and together with his team of global insight, has a solid understanding of the local laws and regulations of China and a thorough appreciation of rules, norms and usages governing trading and commercial activities between states. This enables him to help investors and merchants from around the globe invest and conduct business in China, by handling each transaction with legal, financial and business fluency and offering sound and practical advice at every stage, with a view, for them, to pursuing high value targets and achieving superior returns in the second-largest economy in the world. During the post-establishment phase and in daily governance, Edward helps enterprises create corporate compliance programs that address their compliance risks and mitigate problems. Still, Edward`s global commercial practice can help enterprises enter new markets, conduct safe transactions and confidently grow their business around the world. Should disputes arise, Edward helps identify and implement appropriate solutions to disputes, either by pursuing or defending litigation, arbitration or other ADR mechanisms.

Experience C-Level pharmaceutical consultant to industry. Strategic planning , crafting out marketing and sales promotional messages positioning brands to HCP`s and key opinion leaders. Facilitation of in licensing of brands ,regu…

Experience C-Level pharmaceutical consultant to industry. Strategic planning , crafting out marketing and sales promotional messages positioning brands to HCP`s and key opinion leaders. Facilitation of in licensing of brands ,regulatory submissions and up- skilling the sales force on various value propositions.
Critical and visionary thinker with 32 years of unbroken service with Pfizer Inc.
My clients include Lilly SA , Lundbeck SA , Bristol Myers -Squibb , Adcock Ingram Critical Care, Pfizer Inc and ASCENDIS PHARMA SA. I also serve on the Board of National Bioproducts Institute as a Non Executive Director.

Accounting, management, legal, tax, trade, investment & immigration

M&A/ Private Equity Investments/ Transactional Experience. Extensively worked on corporate matters/ commercial transactions pertaining to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments, foreign investments an…

M&A/ Private Equity Investments/ Transactional Experience. Extensively worked on corporate matters/ commercial transactions pertaining to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments, foreign investments and business transfer/ asset transfer in various sectors (including telecom, media, internet services, passive telecom infrastructure, manufacturing, roads/ highway, drugs/ pharmaceutical, healthcare, retail/ wholesale trading, construction/ development of township, mining, information technology, BPO, automotive business and services sectors). Some Illustrative transactions = (i) Unitech-Telenor joint venture (ii) acquisition of Qualcomm subsidiaries by Bharti Airtel Limited (iii) Investments by American Tower Corporation, USA (iv) Spin off of FTD Companies Inc from United Online Inc group, (v) Pro Kabaddi League, (vi) Investment by Agro Fund (managed by Mandala Capital), PE fund, in Sustainable Agro Commercial Finance Limited and in Godavari Biorefineries Limited, (vii) Advised bioMerieux India on increasing stake in RAS Lifesciences, (viii) Advised Mahle India in purchase of entire shareholding of its JV partner in Mahle IPL Limited.

Lawyer skilled in Corporate Law, Law of Economic Crimes, International Trade Law and Litigation/Arbitration.

Have a strong functional background with 20 years of experience in Finance, Law, Accounts, Tax, MIS & ERP Functions. Inclusive of 10+year’s exp in Implementation, Offshore Support and Maintenance of Oracle Finance Modules and on…

Have a strong functional background with 20 years of experience in Finance, Law, Accounts, Tax, MIS & ERP Functions. Inclusive of 10+year’s exp in Implementation, Offshore Support and Maintenance of Oracle Finance Modules and on an ERP System; An efficient communicator with sound Interpersonal, Client facing & excellent Managerial skills.

Legal Services - Labour Law, Mediation, Contract,, Civil Litigation, Wills, Estates