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Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. participates with Mexican Congress in regards to the Financial Reform
June, 2013
Our Associate, Ivan Romo as member of the Mexican Bar Association, is charged with providing recommendations to the Mexican Congress.
 
June, 2013.
 
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. is honored to inform you of the participation of our Associate, Ivan Romo in one of the Analysis and Working Groups of the Mexican Bar Association which is in charge of analyzing and developing  recommendations for the Mexican Congress regarding the Financial Reform filed by the Federal Government. His participation is mainly focused on reforms related to Mexican Bankruptcy Law.
 
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Adrián Magallanes, Partner of VWyS at 11TH Annual Miami International Arbitration Conference
June, 2013

Adrián Mallaganes Partner of Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. will moderate at the 11th Annual Miami International Arbitration Conference which will take place from September 11th – 13th, 2013.

New Environmental Liability Act
June, 2013
On June 7, 2013, the Federal Environmental Liability Act was published in the Official Federal Gazette.
 
June, 2013.
 
On June 7, 2013, the Federal Environmental Liability Act (Ley Federal de Responsabilidad Ambiental, hereinafter "LEFRA") was published in the Official Federal Gazette, which will enter into force on July 2013, after having been under discussion in both chambers of Congress for approximately 3 years.  In the attached you'll find some of the most important aspects of the LEFRA.
 
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To obtain additional  information please contact our Partner, Edmond Grieger at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at +52 55  5258 1000.
 
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Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. advised AB InBev in tender offer USD 20.1 billion
June, 2013
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. advised Anheuser-Busch InBev and Grupo Modelo in the settlement of tender offer.
 
June 5th, 2013.
 
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. was the key legal Mexican counsel firm which advised during the entire negotiation as well as in the successful completion of the combination with Grupo Modelo in a transaction valued at USD 20.1 billion.
 
Anheuser-Busch InBev now owns approximately 95% of Grupo Modelo´s outstanding common shares. With this defined, the multinational will be able to lead the global beer market and open up opportunities for new brands throughout international markets.
 
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Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. will participate in the ICC Course: Dispute Boards in Latin America
May, 2013
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. will participate in the ICC Course: Dispute Boards in Latin America.
 
May 2013.
 
The firm will participate as a leading voice in the course coordinated by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Dispute Boards in Latin America: The road to opportune resolutions related to construction projects which will take place on May 30th in the Four Seasons Hotel.
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. congratulates Silverio Sandate for receiving his specialty in Authors Rights from the Instituto de Propiedad Intelectual y Derecho de la Competencia (IPIDEC)
May, 2013

Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. congratulates Silverio Sandate for receiving his specialty in Authors Rights from the Instituto de Propiedad Intelectual y Derecho de la Competencia (IPIDEC) in Mexico City. It is a great honor as he is the first person and lawyer to receive this distinction and to become officially recognized as a specialist in Authors Rights in Mexico.

Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. called to train Dominican Republic Judges on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration
May, 2013
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. called to train Dominican Republic Judges on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.
 
May, 2013.
 
Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C., is proud to inform you that Victor M. Ruiz will be a guest speaker in a specialized course sponsored by the National Judicial School and the  Conflict Resolution Center (CRC) of the Santo Domingo Chamber of Commerce and Industry designed for training the Dominican Judiciary in selected issues concerning the application of the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, which was recently adopted by the Dominican Republic in late 2008. Victor will be speaking at two sessions, one with respect to judicial intervention in aid of arbitration (constitution of the arbitral tribunal, provisional measures, etc.) and the other on the role of Courts at the seat of arbitration in actions for setting aside (annulment) of arbitral awards.
 
For more information contact Victor Ruíz at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at: +52 55 5258 1054.
Latin Lawyer - Alsea acquires Burger King franchise in Mexico
May, 2013
Alsea acquires Burger King franchise in Mexico.
 
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Latin Lawyer - DoJ reaches deal to end AB-Inbev/Modelo challenge
May, 2013
The US government has agreed to drop its lawsuit against AB-InBev´s.
 
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Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C. is recognized by IFLR 1000 Latin America Energy & Infrastructure Guide
May, 2013
Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C. is recognized by IFLR 100 Latin America Energy & Infrastructure Guide.
 
May, 2013.
 
Dear Clients,
 
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. is honored to inform its clients and friends that it has been recognized by IFLR 1000 Latin America Energy & Infrastructure Guide.
 
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