The A&M National Security, Trade and Technology team shows the US can pursue speed and security in AI simultaneously through trusted partnerships and verification by design.

The United States’ designation of Brazil’s Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organizations creates significant new risks for companies operating in the country, particularly those with U.S. investors, personnel, banking relationships, or dollar-denominated transactions. Managing Directors Jose Cortina and Eduardo Magalahes examine what the designations mean for businesses, the lessons companies can draw from recent enforcement actions in Mexico, and the practical steps organizations should take now to assess and mitigate their exposure.

This edition of the Automotive Industry Spotlight will focus on automotive-related developments in the energy storage market.

The Mumbai ITAT's recent ruling in the Standard Chartered Bank case reinforces an important principle for multinational businesses - Head Office payments alone do not determine the deductibility of expenses. The ruling highlights the need for robust documentation, clear cost classification, and a strong business nexus for cross-border cost allocations.

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Silvio Ritz as a Managing Director within its Global Transaction Advisory Group (Global TAG).

In the third article of the Beyond the Tech Series, A&M's Corporate Performance Improvement team break down what it really takes to capture ERP value.

A&M, in partnership with PRAGMA, recently welcomed leading investors, operators, executives, advisors, and policymakers to New York for the Energy Investment Series, a full-day forum exploring the forces reshaping energy investment and capital allocation.

New legislation in California and Colorado will expand the sales tax treatment of prewritten software, including SaaS.
Learn what these changes mean for software providers and purchasers.

Growth opportunities across the Middle East remain strong, but so does the need for financial discipline. Higher interest rates, inflation, and tighter liquidity are increasing pressure on capital allocation and operational performance.

Saudi Arabia has introduced significant changes to its customs procedures and bonded zone framework. Explore the key reforms and what businesses should do to prepare for the new compliance requirements.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and private equity (PE) funds acquired technology assets at record-high prices. Corporations also took advantage of the favorable market conditions to add software and technology assets to their portfolios.

On July 23, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a notice of action concluding 60 parallel Section 301 investigations into the failure of various economies to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. Acting under the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative is imposing additional tariffs of 10 percent or 12.5 percent on all products of each of the 60 investigated economies, subject to enumerated exemptions. The additional duties apply to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 24, 2026.

The UAE FTA has clarified when fees and charges related to life insurance and reinsurance can qualify for VAT exemption.
Discover the key conditions, risk areas, and practical implications for insurers.

The latest piece from A&M's Digital & Technology Services team explores where technology leadership gaps become most expensive and why interim leaders with former operator experience can stabilize execution, protect value, and give the incoming permanent leader a foundation to move from assessment to action.