Asian and African Fund Investments
Mr. Vega-Byrnes recently assisted an investment fund client close on its strategic investments in a Zambian non-bank financial institution and a Sri Lankan finance company. He is also currently working on investments in the Philippines, Pakistan, Senegal and Azerbaijan for several clients. This follows on last year's closing of an investment in Indian microfinance institution Satin Creditcare Network Ltd.

Construction Projects
Tom has been counsel to a European heavy construction company in a project to build a major cruise ship terminal in the Caribbean, and more recently has been engaged to assist a US independent solar power developer for solar farm projects in the Western U.S.

ShoreBank International Ltd.
Tom was counsel to ShoreBank International, Ltd., in relation to its January 2011 acquisition by Triodos Ventures B.V. See the Press Room for details.

University of Chicago Law School Course
During the Autumn 2010 Quarter, Mr. Vega-Byrnes taught a course at the University of Chicago Law School on "Construction Law".

Global Tax Planning Transactions
Tom works with major corporations as well as small and medium-sized companies with the corporate law aspects of global tax planning projects, frequently working together with Deloitte as the tax advisor. Major clients in this area include Yum! Brands, Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. He has also advised on migrations of Delaware companies to Mexico, and is currently assisting a US technology company in a restructuring to move it below an Irish holding company.