In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and chair of the international practice, is joined by Pär Remnelid and Olivia Sandin, attorneys at Azelius & Partners, a Swedish law firm. Together, they explore Sweden’s economic landscape and the implementation of its Foreign Direct Investment ("FDI") Act, which affects both domestic and foreign investors.

Mike, Pär, and Olivia discuss how the Swedish FDI regime compares to the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS") process, how it influences deal planning and timing, and what investors should know before entering the Swedish market. The conversation also highlights current M&A trends and the challenges of navigating Sweden’s developing FDI review system.

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and chair of the International Practice, sits down with Bri Falcon, AGG Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property of counsel. Mike and Bri discuss the territorial nature of trademark rights and the benefits and limitations of the Madrid Protocol, offering practical guidance for businesses expanding internationally. The conversation explores strategies for prioritizing key jurisdictions, conducting clearance analysis, and avoiding common pitfalls such as trademark squatting and “central attack” risks, helping companies protect their brand assets as they grow.

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and chair of the International Practice, welcomes back Sean King, president and founder of Align Global Consulting and the podcast’s very first guest. Mike and Sean discuss how companies can strategically manage tariffs and transfer pricing, while also examining the ripple effects across supply chains, intellectual property, and global tax structures. The conversation highlights opportunities amid uncertainty, from reassessing supply chains and customs valuation to evaluating whether the U.S. itself is becoming a “tax haven.”