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November 18, 2014

Michael Ramirez to Speak at Lex Mundi ACC ILA Webcast on Global Anti-Corruption Laws

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Lex Mundi and the Association of Corporate Counsel

Michael Ramirez, who leads the corporate and commercial team in Tilleke & Gibbins’ Myanmar office, will participate as a speaker in a webcast hosted by Lex Mundi and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). The webcast, titled “Global Anti-Corruption Laws – The Perils of Doing Business in Asia” and run by the ACC’s International Legal Affairs Committee, will discuss the impact of global anti-corruption laws in Asia, how to manage risk appropriately, and the different regulatory frameworks applicable to in-house counsel. In particular, Michael, who will be joined by one other speaker, will present on the following main subjects:

  • Historical and modern perceptions of corruption in Asia
  • How transparency affects international rates of corruption Asia
  • The effect of international anti-corruption agreements
  • What positive outcomes have resulted from anti-corruption regimes
  • Corruption case studies

Lex Mundi is a leading network of independent law firms and the ACC is a global bar association aimed at supporting in-house counsel. The webcast will take place on November 20, from 11 p.m. to midnight Bangkok time. If you would like to learn more about this webcast, please visit the Lex Mundi website.

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