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International Setup

Structuring and securing your international growth

In a globalized economy, international expansion is a key driver of growth. It requires careful planning and a strong understanding of the legal, tax, and operational frameworks of each target market.

We assist companies and entrepreneurs in defining and implementing their international expansion strategies, with a particular focus on Europe and Latin America.

We rely on a direct presence in France, Spain, and Colombia, as well as a network of trusted partners across Europe and Latin America, to deliver coordinated and integrated support.

We act across all stages of the internationalization process, ensuring alignment between business objectives, local constraints, and legal and tax considerations.

Our Approach

We rely on a direct presence in France, Spain, and Colombia, as well as a network of trusted partners across Europe and Latin America, to deliver coordinated and integrated support.

Our Services

Market entry structuring

  • Assessment of entry options (incorporation, acquisition, local partnerships)
  • Legal and tax structuring of investments
  • Identification and management of international risks

Operational implementation

  • Incorporation and setup of local entities
  • Handling administrative and regulatory procedures
  • Coordination with local stakeholders and advisors

Contractual and commercial structuring

  • Drafting and negotiation of agreements supporting commercial deployment
  • Structuring local partnerships and distribution networks
  • Adaptation of contractual models to local markets

Financial flows and investment structuring

  • Organization of cross-border financial flows
  • Support for real estate and asset structuring
  • Coordination with international tax considerations

Tendering and business development

  • Support in public and private tenders
  • Structuring bids and securing contractual commitments
  • Assistance in commercial rollout strategies

Integrated support ecosystem

  • Coordination with a network of external experts (accounting, tax, customs, insurance, real estate)
  • Ongoing support during international development

Client Profiles

  • We notably assist:
  • French companies expanding into Latin America, particularly Colombia and Argentina
  • Latin American companies entering European markets, especially France and Spain

Case Studies

1

Market entry in Colombia for a French dermatology company

End-to-end support including regulatory access, incorporation, distribution structuring, IP protection, and ongoing legal support with local partner coordination.

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Market entry and development in Colombia for a French dermatology company Advised a French dermatology company on its market entry and expansion into Colombia. The engagement covered the full lifecycle of the project, from regulatory market access to operational structuring and ongoing legal support.

Key Contributions:
  1. support in market access procedures, including obtaining the necessary regulatory authorizations for product commercialization
  2. incorporation of the local entity and registration of foreign investment
  3. structuring of the business model and contractual framework, including the establishment of a commercial distribution network
  4. trademark registration and protection of intellectual property assets
  5. ongoing legal support for the local operations
  6. coordination with local partners for customs, accounting, and operational matters
2

EU market entry for a Colombian agri-food federation

Structuring of market entry strategy and development of a distribution network with tailored contractual framework.

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EU market entry and distribution network structuring for a Colombian agri-food federation Advised a Colombian federation specializing in the commercialization of fruits and vegetables on its entry into European markets. The engagement focused on designing a market entry strategy aligned with EU regulatory requirements for agri-food products, as well as structuring and implementing an effective distribution network across target markets.

Key Contributions:
  1. support in defining the European market entry strategy
  2. analysis of regulatory requirements applicable to the import and commercialization of agri-food products
  3. structuring of a distribution model across European markets
  4. drafting and negotiation of agreements with distributors and commercial partners
  5. assistance in the operational structuring of export activities
  6. coordination with local stakeholders and sector-specific experts

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