Legal English & Communication
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Simulation 1: Intake of an International Buyer

Objectives

  • Conduct a full intake in English
  • Integrate AML, conflict check and scope
  • Produce an intake summary

Explanation

In this simulation you represent Ms. Emily Carter, a Canadian buyer of a lot in Nosara for US$380,000 held by a local S.R.L. You must: welcome her, explain confidentiality, ask about the transaction, identify risks (company structure, maritime zone), explain AML documents and agree on scope and fees.

share transfer

Buying the company that owns the asset instead of the asset.

“The deal is structured as a quota transfer.”

hidden liabilities

Undisclosed debts or obligations.

“A company purchase may include hidden liabilities.”

representations

Statements of fact made by the seller in the contract.

“The seller's representations cover taxes.”

intake summary

Written record of the first meeting.

“Send the intake summary within 24 hours.”

red flag

A warning sign of a risk.

“A recent change of manager is a red flag.”

Flashcards

Match terms and definitions

share transfer
hidden liabilities
representations
intake summary
red flag

Complete the sentences

1. A company purchase may include ___ liabilities.
2. The recent change of manager is a ___ flag.
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