Co-ordination

Co-ordination of projects in any particular jurisdiction, as well as assignments which span multiple jurisdictions, is done through a single point of contact to ensure that assignments are accurately scoped, competitive fees are negotiated, critical issues are addressed and advice received is at the required standard

Country risk profiles and reviews

Analysis of the economic, political, operational, security, tax and legal risks of a particular country to facilitate decision-making on appropriate jurisdictions for investment and/or operations
Preparing country risk reports with comparative country risk ratings

Tax and regulatory frameworks

Preparing customised tax and regulatory frameworks per country, providing an overview of material tax and regulatory requirements, as well as the costs of doing business, including:
An overview of the local tax system, including corporate income tax, value-added tax, withholding taxes and special tax regimes
Banking and exchange control regulations
Basic conditions of employment, work permits and employee taxes
Foreign investment regulations
General and industry-specific licensing and registration requirements
Requirements for registering an appropriate local legal entity
The frameworks include regulatory interpretation and practical application of in-country legislation, with input from local advisors
Tax and regulatory compliance checklists, with deadlines and other submission requirements

Investment and transaction structuring

Advice on appropriate legal structures per country to ensure tax efficiency, both locally and internationally
Workshops with senior legal and finance staff to discuss benefits and implications of various alternatives

Implementation and facilitation

Advice on, and assistance with, establishing local entities (branches of foreign companies and local incorporated subsidiaries)
Legal assistance in preparing and executing contracts in and across jurisdictions
Tax registration and acquiring relevant licences

Other

Competition law, including compilation of merger notifications and objections to mergers on behalf of interested parties
Dispute resolution, including dispute avoidance, settlement negotiations, risk management, domestic and international arbitration, alternative dispute resolution processes, litigation, regulatory and statutory tribunals, industry-specific ombuds, regulatory administrative appeals and reviews, and submissions on draft legislation and regulations
Employment law and immigration law, including labour issues such as work permit quotas
Forensics services, including anti-bribery risk assessments, registers and compliance investigations, fraud and corruption investigations, anti-corruption training, and preparation and implementation of anti-bribery policies and procedures
Mergers and acquisitions due diligence exercises
Registration of intellectual property
Tax-efficient remuneration structuring
Vendor and employee screening