Legal Expansion from Europe to the US, Canada and UK
A2 Estudio Legal supports the transatlantic expansion of European companies: coordinated IP portfolio management, GDPR for US customer data, corporate structuring and contracts in English.
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Legal Expansion from Europe to the US, Canada and UK
When a European company enters English-speaking markets, the European side of the legal equation — intellectual property, data protection, contracts, corporate structure — cannot be left unattended. A2 Estudio Legal covers the EU flank of transatlantic expansion: coordinated IP portfolio management, GDPR compliance, contracts in English and coordination with US, Canadian and British lawyers.
Your Country of Origin
Select your European country for information tailored to your legal system, priority sectors and target market in the US, Canada or UK.
The EU Side of Your Transatlantic Expansion
A2 acts as your European legal team while your local counsel handles the US, Canadian or British side. One point of contact for the entire EU.
Transatlantic IP Coordination
Coordinated management of your European IP portfolio (EUIPO, OEPM) alongside US and UK registrations (USPTO, UKIPO, CIPO). Sequential filing strategy to protect marks and patents in both jurisdictions before market entry.
GDPR for US / UK Customers
When a European company offers services to users in the US or UK, the GDPR continues to apply to EU citizens' data. We manage DPAs, SCCs for transatlantic transfers and compliant privacy policies.
Transatlantic Contracts in English
Drafting of distribution, SaaS, professional services, NDAs and joint venture agreements applicable in the US, Canada and UK. Choice of law and dispute resolution forums (ICC, LCIA arbitration).
Pre-expansion Corporate Structure
Advice on the optimal European corporate structure ahead of transatlantic expansion: Spanish internationalisation vehicle, Irish IP holding. Coordination with tax advisers.
Post-Brexit UK Agreements
Adaptation of contracts, trademarks and corporate structures to the post-Brexit framework for European companies with UK operations: EUTM conversions, new UK-EU DPAs and choice-of-law clause updates.
Partner & Target Due Diligence
Legal due diligence of the IP portfolio, contracts and compliance of commercial partners or acquisition targets in the US and UK. Coordination with local US and British lawyers.
How We Work Together
EU due diligence
We review your IP portfolio, contracts and EU regulatory compliance before expansion.
Pre-entry structure
We optimise your EU corporate and IP structure for transatlantic expansion.
Coordination with local counsel
We work with your US/UK lawyer to align strategy across both jurisdictions.
Ongoing EU maintenance
Continuous management of the EU side: IP, data, contracts and compliance.
Is your European company entering the US, Canadian or UK market?
We assess your IP, contracts and EU regulatory compliance and prepare you for transatlantic expansion.
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