LAWYER, admitted to the practice of law in Argentina - LLM Candidate
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AXEL GERMAN LEMA
**** ** **** ***. ***. ***, Miami, FL 33133
305-***-**** **************@*****.***
LAWYER, admitted to the practice of law in Argentina - LLM CANDIDATE
Lawyer combining substantial law firm and in-house legal experience in the
fields of contract law, banking law, compliance, litigation and labor law.
Proficient providing legal support on the financial industry on commercial
transactions. Experience on contracts drafting, agreements negotiation and
labor law. Expertise in the compliance field, identifying legal issues and
determining appropriate solutions. Practical knowledge on due diligence
reviews for potential acquisition of target companies.
EXPERIENCE
BANCO PATAGONIA S.A. - Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2011-2013
Lawyer - Guaranty Office, responsible for the following:
Work with associates in all functional areas of the bank customizing
existing standby letters of credit, full guarantees, comfort letters and
local bonds to negotiate agreements, modifying language to fit particular
business and commercial situations.
Provide legal counseling in business transactions conducted by the bank.
Produce periodic reports on standby letters of credit
Analysis and advice on continuing changes on local laws and regulations
applicable to standby letters of credit to ensure compliance in accordance
with Bank policies and procedures
Interact closely with Internal and Government Auditors
Succesfully train team members in management of international guarantees.
Research to develop projects to improve standard legal procedures.
KPMG - Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2010-2011
Lawyer - Advisory Services - Risk & Compliance, responsible for the
following:
Advise clients on prevention, detection and management of fraud risk.
Conduct regularly comprehensive reports for clients.
Research and analysis of real estate registration, credit information and
legal background.
Provide legal advice on compliance with internal and external regulations.
Train clients on business ethics and develop corporate policies protection.
RENATRE - Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2007-2010
Lawyer - Legal Department, responsible for the following:
Monitor outside counsel in charge of representing RENATRE in administrative
and labor legal actions
Interact with outside counsel in the preparation of defendants' pleas.
Provide weekly litigation reports on administrative and labor procedures.
Submit information and work with outside counsel on commercial,
administrative and labor legal actions.
Train team members in management and analysis of administrative cases.
O'FARRELL, Attorneys - Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2006-2007
Lawyer, developed below mentioned tasks in the following areas:
Labor Department: Monitor labor cases, prepare defendants' pleas,
participate in hearings and collaborate in third parties due diligence.
Provide legal advice on labor law matters. Draft labor contracts,
termination agreements and labor law development reports. Answer queries
formulated by clients' human resources department regarding the impact of
specific business decisions.
Esso Petrolera Argentina S.R.L. (former Exxon Mobil unit that distributed
fuel in the Argentina market): develop litigation reports of Esso Petrolera
Argentina S.R.L. that was a client of the firm
Tax Department: Monitor tax cases in federal and state courts. Prepare
releases and briefs before the Federal Tax Authority. Answer tax queries of
the internal Benefits and Payroll Office.
MARVAL O FARRELL & MAIRAL, Attorneys - Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2005-2006
Lawyer, developed below mentioned tasks in the following areas:
Tax Department: Monitor tax cases in federal and state courts. Prepare
releases and briefs before the Tax Authority. Produce client briefings and
newsletters that address tax legal developments and their impact on the
markets where clients operate.
Commercial & Competition: Collaborate in third parties due diligence.
Provide reports to clients and monitor legal actions in consumer protection
agencies and municipalities. Draft and review distribution, supply, sale,
purchase and lease agreements. Advise on product liability and consumer-
related matters.
MARVAL O FARRELL & MAIRAL, Attorneys - Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2003-2005
Intern - Damages Department, responsible for the following:
Conduct intensive legal research including case law and treatises. Conduct
third party due diligence. Prepare of reports and briefs regarding personal
injury cases, product liability and consumer-related matters.
EDUCATION
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Abogado, December 2004
(Juris Doctor Equivalent)
Certifications:
Banco Patagonia S.A., Buenos Aires, Argentina
Anti-Money Laundering Certification, January 2013
Association of Argentinean Banks, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Instrumentation of guarantees, October 2011
Association of Argentinean Banks, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Regulatory changes in trade regulations, June 2012
KPMG, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Prevention, detection and management of fraud risk, May 2011
Argentinean Association of Ethics and Compliance - Professional Council of
Economic Sciences of Buenos Aires, Argentina
First Seminar on Ethics and Compliance between Private and Public Sectors,
May 2011
KPMG, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Introduction to Project Management, April 2011.
BAR MEMBERSHIP
Argentinean Bar, 2005
LANGUAGES
Spanish native speaker.
English fluency.
Portuguese listening and reading comprehension
English language certifications:
ICANA (Instituto Cultural Argentino Norteamericano), Buenos Aires,
Argentina
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication), October 2010
Cambridge University certifications:
IELTS (International English Language Testing System), Average test score:
7, October 2013
Cambridge Advanced Exam, December 1999
First Certificate Exam, December 1997
Saint George International Language House, London, Great Britain
Successfully completed intensive course of English, February 1999
"Marval O Farrell & Mairal", Buenos Aires, Argentina
Plain English Writing Course, 2005.
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