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Nelson, a English-born lawyer who has been living in South Africa for several years, holds a Law degree from the Faculty of Law at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. With over 36 years of experience in the legal field, he has dedicated his career to specializing in Corporate Law.
Since 2000, he has been the director of a renowned South African international law firm called Alpha Universal - World Trade Lawyers, where he provides specialized consulting services on South African and English laws. Additionally, since 2011, he has held the position of director at a financial consulting company in the United States, LIBRA Securities LLC. He brings his extensive expertise in international law and financial matters to both organizations, ensuring high-quality advice and guidance for their clients. With his vast experience and deep understanding of the legal and financial landscapes, he has successfully assisted numerous clients in navigating complex legal and financial challenges. His commitment to excellence and client satisfaction has earned him a solid reputation in the industry.
Nelson, a member of the Freelancers Union, is actively involved in several professional organizations dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of independent workers. He is a committed member of the Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers (GOAL) and also holds a membership with the European Freelance Network Association (EFNA). Through his involvement, Nelson strives to contribute to the establishment of a more prosperous and secure future for freelancers, fostering a sense of community and promoting their interests on a global scale.
Professional experience
Throughout his professional career, Nelson has achieved remarkable international heights through Alpha Universal - World Trade Lawyers, which boasts a vast network of global offices. With 18 years at the helm of the company, Nelson possesses extensive expertise in project management and relationships with corresponding law firms. As the director of Alpha Universal, he operates in key commercial markets, leading a team of over 300 corporate lawyers.
In addition, Nelson provides consultancy services to his corporate clients, advising on shareholder or management issues. Furthermore, he oversees a wide range of commercial organizations during the establishment of businesses, as well as acquisitions, mergers, incorporations, and reorganizations.
Through LIBRA Securities LLC, he provides financial consulting and advice in all capital markets, their rules, and regulations. In the field of Trade Finance, he assists clients in identifying markets and investing in new products of the current business community, including supply chain funding and risk transfer products. On the other hand, within the realm of Corporate Finance, his key areas of expertise encompass mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, fundraising, MBOs, MBIs, venture capital and private equity investments, restructurings, funds, and capital markets. As for Project Finance, Nelson is well-versed in the preparation and negotiation of financing agreements, installation contracts, purchase agreements, as well as investor and sponsor documentation/agreements.
Role and responsibilities in South Africa - Casinos
At gambling-world, Nelson serves as a legal consultant. His role entails ensuring that all content produced by our team, particularly the content and marketing teams, complies with South African laws regarding online gambling. It is his responsibility to offer legal advice to the team whenever necessary.
Furthermore, Nelson is in charge of keeping the content up to date in case of legislative changes, and he is also the sole person responsible for developing the legal aspects of the gambling-world platform, such as our terms and conditions as well as the privacy policy. Additionally, Nelson ensures that the content is regularly reviewed and updated to comply with any legal requirements and regulations. He takes great care in ensuring that our platform operates within the boundaries set by the law, and he continuously monitors and adjusts our policies to provide a safe and secure environment for our users.
After conducting our routine auditing process, we can confidently state that the content on our platform fully complies with the current legislation of South Africa. Nelson's extensive legal expertise in both South Africa and Portugal assures us that he is the perfect professional to be a part of gambling-world. With his wealth of knowledge, Nelson ensures that our platform operates within the legal framework of both countries, providing our users with a secure and trustworthy experience.
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I work as a Legal Consultant, and the workload is rather manageable. Typically, Natalia, the writer, and Diana, the editor, are already well informed on how to approach the topic of gaming, bearing in mind the current South African legislation.