Globinar Global Chamber® Understanding Foreign Investment Under USMCA

Globinar Global Chamber® Understanding Foreign Investment Under USMCA

• Thursday, April 17th at 9:30am PT / 10:30am MT / 12:30pm ET / 4:30pm Accra / 5:30pm London / 6:30pm CET / 7:30pm Tel Aviv + Kiev + Nairobi / 8:30pm Dubai / 10pm Mumbai
• Friday, April 18th at 12:30am Singapore / 1:30am Seoul + Tokyo / 2:30am Sydney

Understanding Foreign Investment Under USMCA
Hosted by Global Chamber® Querétaro and DeForest Attorneys

The Global Chamber® Querétaro, in collaboration with DeForest Attorneys, proudly presents an exclusive and timely presentation titled "Understanding Foreign Investment Under USMCA". This high-impact event is designed to provide multinational organizations, investors, legal professionals, and senior business executives with deep insights into the legal frameworks, compliance obligations, and emerging risks associated with foreign investment in North America under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

As the geopolitical and economic dynamics of North America evolve, foreign investment strategies must be underpinned by a nuanced understanding of international trade agreements. This event will explore the implications of the USMCA on cross-border investment, with a particular emphasis on scenarios involving treaty suspension or renegotiation — key risks that all foreign investors must now consider seriously in their long-term planning.

Through a sophisticated legal and strategic lens, attendees will gain clarity on how to navigate compliance requirements, reduce legal exposure, and ensure alignment with the latest provisions and enforcement mechanisms under the USMCA.

Key Themes to Be Explored:

• Overview of investment provisions under USMCA and their legal implications
• Current and potential future risks for foreign investors
• What happens in case of treaty suspension or renegotiation
• Strategic recommendations for legal and operational compliance
• Lessons learned from recent disputes and arbitration trends

This session will be led by legal experts Rodrigo Márquez Romero and Rodrigo Vázquez Miranda, recognized in international trade and foreign investment law. With their deep legal knowledge and practical experience advising multinational clients, the presenters will offer both technical clarity and actionable guidance tailored to today’s complex trade and investment environment.

Who Should Attend:

• CEOs, CFOs, and Corporate Counsel of multinational companies
• International trade professionals and consultants
• Legal professionals advising on cross-border operations
• Foreign investors with active or planned operations in North America
• Government and economic development officials

Whether you are currently operating across the USMCA region or planning future investments in Mexico, the U.S., or Canada, this event will arm you with the insights necessary to protect and grow your investments with confidence.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts and elevate your strategic understanding of international investment under the USMCA.


Speakers:

Rodrigo Márquez Romero

Associate - DeForest Abogados

Rodrigo Márquez has a bachelor’s degree in law from Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City. In 2010, he obtained a postgraduate degree from a Corporate Education Program at the University of San Diego, CA, in the United States.

Rodrigo is a corporate attorney who has participated in difficult and challenging negotiations related to corporate, financial and mergers & acquisitions. He is an expert in mergers & acquisitions, real estate, corporate, banking and financial, and foreign.

investment law. Rodrigo is a partner in DeForest Abogados located in Querétaro, Mexico since 2011 and a Foreign Legal Counsel since 2021 in DeForest’s offices located in Dallas, Texas.

Rodrigo Vazquez Miranda

Associate - DeForest Abogados - Queretaro

Rodrigo holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. He is a corporate attorney with extensive experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, intellectual property, immigration law, financial law, and real estate. 

He has played a significant role in high-profile mergers and acquisitions and has provided legal counsel for international investments in Mexico. 

Since 2013, Rodrigo has been an associate at DeForest's offices in Querétaro, Mexico. 

He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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