Chapter 3 â Policy Implications for Gaelic - University of Edinburgh
Chapter 3 â Policy Implications for Gaelic - University of Edinburgh
Chapter 3 â Policy Implications for Gaelic - University of Edinburgh
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The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edinburgh</strong><br />
The <strong>University</strong> Court<br />
D9<br />
2 July 2012<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Americas – Brazil<br />
Brief description <strong>of</strong> the paper, including statement <strong>of</strong> relevance to the <strong>University</strong>’s strategic plans and<br />
priorities where relevant<br />
Stretching from the Antarctic regions <strong>of</strong> Chile in the south to Mexico in the north, Latin America is an<br />
important and dynamic part <strong>of</strong> the world. With a population expected to reach 625 million people by<br />
2015, its politics are increasingly democratic and it looks set to develop into a global economic<br />
powerhouse. From policymakers, ratings agencies to the World Economic Forum the building<br />
consensus is that this is Latin America’s decade.<br />
There are a range <strong>of</strong> strategic opportunities <strong>for</strong> the <strong>University</strong> with regards to enhanced engagement<br />
and collaboration with Latin America. The Office <strong>of</strong> the Americas, to be located in Sao Paulo, will<br />
position the <strong>University</strong> strongly to fully capitalise on opportunities that are arising across teaching,<br />
learning, research and mobility. The Office <strong>of</strong> the Americas hub will operate out <strong>of</strong> Sao Paulo (Brazil)<br />
with the intention to eventually extend to networked <strong>of</strong>fice locations across Mexico City and Santiago<br />
(Chile) to enable a strong regional focus.<br />
Action requested<br />
To ensure that the <strong>University</strong> can legally operate in Brazil and employ a member <strong>of</strong> staff who will be<br />
based in Sao Paulo we are required to register the <strong>University</strong> in Brazil. As we do not have a Brazilian<br />
partner it is proposed that we register via the following law firm who have been recommended by the<br />
British Embassy.<br />
ALVES JACOB ADVOGADOS Law Firm<br />
Alessandro Jacob - Brazilian Bar Association/RJ - 128.041 International Bar Association -1008212 -<br />
American Bar Association - 1537008 Rua Domingos Ferreira n°147 /1401- CEP- 22050-011<br />
Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro http://www.alvesjacob.com<br />
Court approval is sought <strong>for</strong> this registration process to be completed with Alves Jacob Advogados<br />
which will also involve legal registration <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Americas <strong>for</strong> a Brazilian<br />
work visa.<br />
Resource implications<br />
Does the paper have resource implications? No<br />
Risk assessment<br />
Does the paper include a risk assessment? No<br />
Equality and diversity<br />
Does the paper have equality and diversity implications? No<br />
Freedom <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
Can this paper be included in open business? Yes<br />
Originator <strong>of</strong> the paper<br />
Alan Mackay<br />
Director, International Office<br />
26 June 2012
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