University of Chicago Law School Seminar
Mr. Vega-Byrnes is teaching a seminar this Autumn Quarter at the University of Chicago Law School on "Microfinance and International Development Institutions".

Microfinance Investments
Earlier this year, Tom assisted a client with a successful exit from its investment in Cambodian microfinance institution Sathapana Limited.

Global Tax Planning Transactions
Tom has recently assisted several major corporations in the U.S. and Mexico with the corporate law aspects of global tax planning projects, working together with Deloitte as the tax advisor.

China Manufacturing Client
In June, Mr. Vega-Byrnes was retained by a manufacturer headquartered in Hong Kong to handle an investment in a North American manufacturer.

Africa / Asia Fund
Tom is assisting a client in forming a $100 million fund for investments in Africa and Asia.

BRAC Africa Loan Fund
Tom was counsel to ShoreBank International, Ltd., as Fund Servicer, to the BRAC Africa Loan Fund. See the Press Room for details.