Entrevista al profesor Robert Ginsburg

Entrevista al doctor Robert Ginsburg, experto en transacciones transfronterizas.

Temática: Legal Advice and Consulting for FDI Projects

 

Ginsburg Overview

As an attorney, a risk manager, and an economic development professional, Robert Ginsburg is an expert on all stages of cross border transactions. Since 1999, Robert has advised foreign investors and host governments on the financial rewards and political, economic, and legal/regulatory risks associated with foreign direct investment projects and trade projects. Prior to starting RBG Global, Robert managed the foreign direct investment program for the State of Illinois. As FDI manager, Robert devised and implemented a strategy for improving the state’s investment climate and attracting investment to Illinois. While working for Freshfields, Bruckhaus, Deringer and the US Department of State, Robert represented foreign investors and host governments in disputes arising out of international investment treaties. Robert managed clients’ political risk exposures in emerging market countries while working for ACE Insurance and also directed an international regulatory compliance program for a Fortune 500 company. He holds a JD from Georgetown University Law Center, where his studies focused on international business and corporate law. Robert teaches courses on international business and law at Chicago-Kent College of Law and has a master’s degree in International Relations. Robert is admitted to practice law in Illinois and Washington, DC.

Interview topics 

• Discussion about political risks in general (types of loss, causes, risk mitigation options)
• Discussion about how an understanding of political risks can help Procolombia promote outbound FDI to other Latin American countries
• Discussion about how political risks impact foreign investors’ perceptions of FDI to Colombia. Explain how a comprehensive understanding of political risks can help Procolombia attract more FDI.
• Discussion about how Procolombia can attract additional FDI projects by creating a platform for exporting goods to other markets. More specifically, strategies for facilitating/promoting export opportunities for foreign companies investing in Colombia.

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