BUSINESS AND LAW PROFESSIONALS
We are reliable, sophisticated, experienced, talented business and law professionals: business consultants, entrepreneurs, attorneys or professors; some of us are still in business, consultants, in private practice or still teaching.
We have a roster from which we assess and choose our best available people for each client and matter. Then you approve us based on our Curriculum Vitae, and any other factors you wish.
Are some of us “retired”? No. From what would we “retire”? We do this work because we love it, and we’re excellent.
A few words about our pricing: No size fits all. Within the framework of our business model (a one-time business assessment fee and a fixed, monthly “on call” fee), we’re open-minded and flexible, which benefits us and you.
A few words about your existing relationships with your attorneys: We welcome all opportunities to collaborate with your existing professionals; attorneys or otherwise.
CEO/Founder
MICHAEL SWEIG, J.D., LL.M.
Mr. Sweig is a businessman. He has also served as Party Representative in 13 international arbitrations since 2019, and as an advisor, member of a Board of Managers, Board of Directors, or as a corporate officer for companies ranging from automobile wholesaling, construction of public and private sector shooting ranges, medical devices, horticultural installations, and oil field equipment distribution.
He concentrates on contracts, international tax aspects of business transactions, and corporate governance. Over the last eight years as Residente Permanente in Mexico, and now having moved Resolve Global’s “center of vital interests” to Uruguay, Mr. Sweig has acquired and continues to sharpen his facility with tax treaties, currency regulations, anti-money laundering regulations and protocols, free trade agreements, and bid rigging regulation.
To date, in 2022, Mr. Sweig and the Resolve Global team have been engaged by Central Asian investors to study capital flow to the West within the limitations of closed economy currency regulations.
In 2021, Mr. Sweig wrote and negotiated the terms and conditions for an estimated $25 million in contracts for 16 planned shooting ranges.
In 2020, Mr. Sweig negotiated resolution of a $27 million oral contract dispute in three weeks, by wire transfer of $10 million to our client company and restructuring of the remaining $17 million.
CREDENTIALS
THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL OF LAW, LL.M, Summa Cum Laude, 2018, International Taxation
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW, Juris Doctor, 1986. Managing Editor of Lead Articles, De Paul Law Review,1985-1986
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ, B.A., Economics, 1980
International Bar Association, American Bar Association, US-Mexico Bar Association, Academy of Legal Studies in Business. Practice in Taxation and ADR pursuant to Cedula in Mexico, in Economics & Finance, and USMCA, Annex I – Mexico – 26 (eff. July 1, 2020); Residente Permanente, Mexico. The Constitution of Mexico, Articles 1& 5. Free Trade Agreement between Uruguay and Mexico (July 14, 2004), and Uruguay Ley No. 1570 (June 24, 1985)(Legal Profession). Not licensed to practice law in the United States.
Team
KEN ARMSTRONG, SENIOR ADVISOR
Ken Armstrong is a former military noncom and mustang officer who served as commander of the NATO base at Lampedusa, Italy, during the Second Gulf of Sidra Incident. He also led NATO and U.N. detachments during the Bosnian War and commanded humanitarian relief in Hawaii following Hurricane Iniki. Ken has been a U.S. Consul General’s representative to the Pelagie Islands and the CEO of numerous nonprofit organizations.
PHILIP MOSTOW — STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
2020/2021 has been our biggest growth period since our founding in 2018.
The Pandemic onslaught of business challenges has forced Resolve Global to rethink its vision in the context of the many meanings of the word “Resolve.” The Pandemic has taught us that “Resolve” means heading off problems as well as solving them, but also means helping our clients grow with focus and precision, i.e., with Resolve.
So, we have formally joined with Mr. Philip Mostow; a team member who is specifically tasked with creating, communicating, executing, and sustaining our strategic initiatives.
In the past, Resolve Global has informally loaned or introduced Mr. Mostow to our clients, so we thought it fitting that he join our team with official responsibility to help us clarify our strategy for ourselves by connecting the details of our emerging strategic plan to our company goals; drive immediate change by riding herd on our ensuing change efforts, and drive sustainable decision-making.
Mr. Mostow’s 35-year business career highlights include trouble-shooting, marketing, sales, and strategic analysis and planning. His industry experience spans real estate sales and development, architectural design, medical devices, construction, and project management. And, he doesn’t work in an ivory tower. We consider Mr. Mostow a doer first, with the mandate, credentials, and desire to act as well as advise. He is a seasoned executive with a strong strategy orientation who has worn many prior operations hats.
WILLIAM B. CLARKE — INVESTIGATOR
Mr. William B. (“Bill”) Clarke has worked with Michael Sweig and Resolve Global for many years. Mr. Clarke is a trusted, seasoned private investigator and research professional, who is familiar with KYC, AML and related international protocols. He is a former undercover narcotics detective with the Ontario, Canada police department.
MANUEL PRIETO ARELLANO
With over 20 years of legal practice, Manuel Prieto has acquired a wide range of legal experience, ranging from matters concerning Mexican federal administration, to civil, labor and administrative litigation. He is experienced in public and private contracting, and has worked as an Assessor for the Morelos representative Chamber Commission of National Defense. In international law and business, Mr. Prieto’s experience includes logistics and transportation. He is also an entrepreneur.
Mr. Prieto’s public policy and legislative experience includes advocacy for law reforms and proposals in the Morelos federal and state legislatures. In Morelos, under Legislature 52, he became the Technical Secretary for the Tourism Commission, which allowed him to generate law proposals for economic and tourism development for the State of Morelos. Not licensed in the United States.
Presently, Mr. Prieto teaches Administrative Law, Professional Rhetoric Ethics, and Legal Argumentation at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos.
UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DEL ESTADO DE MORELOS, B.A., Law, 1999
SEBASTIÁN GUADARRAMA PRIETO
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2021 – Litigation auxiliar in Criminal, Family, Civil and Labor Matters of Manuel Prieto Arellano Attorney.
2020 – 2021 Court of Administrative Justice of the State of Morelos (TJA). Auxiliar of the Judicial Officers of the Fourth Specialist Chamber in Administrative Responsibilities.
2018 – 2019 PIÙ CAPITAL Financial Services. Auxiliar of the Legal Advice Department.
2017 Public Notary Number Two of Cuernavaca, Morelos. Protocol area.
EDUCATION
2016 – 2021 (present) Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM). Higher Education Law Degree (1st and 2nd semester). Escuela Libre de Derecho. Attorney Degree (1st year). Autonomous University of the State of More
2013 – 2016 Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) Higher Secondary Education Bilingual High School Program. Campus Hidalgo (2013) and Campus Cuernavaca (2014 – 2016). 2016 – 2021 (present) Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM). Higher Education Law Degree (1st and 2nd semester). Escuela Libre de Derecho. Attorney Degree (1st year). Autonomous University of the State of More
Languages: Spanish (native) and English (professionally fluent).
ALEJANDRO LOBOS KUNSTMANN
Alejandro is a treasured team member. He literally brings our clients a world of cultural, professional, and technical problem-solving experience. Alejandro is a 100% bilingual (English and Spanish) entrepreneur, and a dual Chilean and Mexican citizen. He resides in Mexico City and Southern California, offering our clients superb access, availability, and insights. Alejandro works closely with our clients on a variety of business and IT challenges. In addition to being a skilled resource for problem-solving in Mexico, he offers our clients more than 15 years of experience in the resolution of business process design, execution, and product development issues. For our client’s IT problems or issues, Alejandro is a software architect, team creator, and leader with experience in object-oriented program design, software process design, and user experience/user interface (UX/UI) design. He has more than 20 years of experience in network, data infrastructures, IT processes, and cloud solutions design and implementation. Alejandro is someone we hope all our clients will appreciate.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, IT Process Management Certificate, 2021
➤ LOCATION
Global
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Montevideo, Uruguay
+598 2904 2452
US Message Line1-773-669-7278
Michael Sweig and his consummate professional staff at Resolve Global, have been ever-available to solve problems by listening, evaluating, and understanding the unique nuances of this specialty provider. They have introduced creative solutions to improve the lives of those we serve and have helped us execute strategies for growth, security, and sustainability. Grateful for this valuable resource.
— F. Paul Muccigrosso II, BS, MSW, MBA
Clinical Director / Board Member
Brain-Body Health Technology Institute, LLC
I have known Michael Sweig since 1975. Michael has represented me in both personal and business negotiations. Each time he represents me, I feel extremely comfortable that what he says represents my best interest. He is not only very accomplished business-wise, but understands that a client’s emotions can be detrimental to a positive outcome. Therefore, Michael uses his keen understanding of human nature to protect his clients from becoming too emotionally involved. I highly recommend Michael Sweig; his results are consistent and positive! — S.M.B.
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Michael since the early 1990’s, when he defended the non-compete of an ex-employee, who attempted to walk away with the complete client list of our privately-held family business to start a competing company. Michael also provided valued counsel by writing and/or reviewing many contracts and lease documents for many years. Recently, Michael convinced a former friend of mine (to whom I had loaned a sizable amount of money on a handshake many, many years ago, but who had paid back not a penny) to sign a promissory note and start making monthly payments. I highly recommend Michael for any business consulting, problem-solving and/or negotiations if you need a trusted professional’s personalized and expert guidance. — E.S.
In our family business and personally, we have turned to Michael as an advisor and advocate. He advised the leadership team of our family office, when we discovered a partner secretly competing with a company in which we were co-Founders. Michael provided his perspective on litigation and ADR. Ultimately, we avoided litigation. Michael successfully assisted us in a zoning dispute, by challenging the zoning board of appeals to follow their own rules, under which there could be no result except a vote in our favor. He was correct. — M.F.P.
Inborn perspicacity, problem solving and savvy, combined with experience. Michael sees everything from every angle, and heads off a costly issue long before it even gets on your radar. Highest work standards (off the charts) – he always over-delivers. Let him refine your contracts – it will be the best investment you will ever make in your business. — P.M.