Africa / Asia Fund
In February, Tom helped a client successfully close the first round of fund-raising for a $100 million fund for investments in Africa and Asia.

University of Chicago Law School Seminar
During the Autumn 2009 Quarter, Mr. Vega-Byrnes taught a seminar at the University of Chicago Law School on "Microfinance and International Development Institutions".

Microfinance Investments
Tom recently assisted a client with a successful exit from its investment in Cambodian microfinance institution Sathapana Limited.

Global Tax Planning Transactions
Tom works with 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. His newest client in this area is Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

China Manufacturing Client
In June of 2009, Mr. Vega-Byrnes was retained by a manufacturer headquartered in Hong Kong to handle an investment in a North American distributor.

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.