Latin America

Expanding into New Markets

• Represented a Mexican company in establishing and structuring its U.S. operations, including corporate formation, governance, employment, and commercial matters.
• Advised international companies entering the U.S. market on entity formation, regulatory compliance, and ongoing outside general counsel services.
• Assisted foreign businesses with U.S. commercial agreements, distribution arrangements, and strategic partnerships.

Cross-Border Investments & Strategic Transactions

• Represented buyers and sellers in cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures involving U.S. and Latin American businesses.
• Structured cross-border investments for family offices and private investors.
• Advised on financing, real estate acquisitions, and other transactions involving assets and operations in multiple jurisdictions.

International Tax & Private Wealth Planning

• Advised individuals and families on cross-border tax planning, residency, and wealth preservation strategies.
• Represented clients in U.S. Internal Revenue Service examinations and tax controversy matters involving international assets and transactions.
• Counseled clients on Puerto Rico tax incentives and residency planning.
• Structured trusts, estates, and succession plans for internationally connected families and family offices.

Protecting Cross-Border Businesses & Assets

• Protected intellectual property portfolios spanning multiple jurisdictions, including patent, trademark, and licensing matters.
• Represented businesses in commercial disputes involving international contracts and cross-border business relationships.
• Advised companies on protecting brands, trade secrets, and other valuable intellectual property internationally.

Cross-Border Family & Personal Matters

• Represented clients in international family law matters, including divorce (dissolution), custody, and property disputes involving multiple jurisdictions.
• Advised internationally mobile families on legal issues affecting cross-border assets and family relationships.

Resolving International Disputes

• Represented clients in international commercial litigation and arbitration.
• Resolved tax, commercial, employment, construction, and real estate disputes involving parties or assets in multiple countries.
• Coordinated litigation strategy with foreign counsel in support of multinational disputes.

We’re expanding into the United States or Latin America. When should we involve legal counsel?

The best time is before key business, investment, or personal decisions are made. Early legal guidance can help structure transactions efficiently, anticipate tax and regulatory issues, avoid costly disputes, and position your business or investment for long-term success. Our multidisciplinary team works together from the outset so clients can move forward with confidence rather than react to problems later.

How do you coordinate legal advice when multiple countries are involved?

Cross-border matters often require close coordination among attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and local counsel in multiple jurisdictions. Procopio serves as the central point of coordination, bringing together attorneys across our own practice areas while collaborating with trusted advisors abroad. As a founding member of LawExchange International and an active member of Meritas, we also have access to experienced legal professionals throughout Latin America and around the world when local counsel is needed.

Can Procopio serve as outside counsel to our family office?

Yes. We regularly advise family offices with investments, businesses, real estate, and family interests spanning multiple jurisdictions. Our attorneys work across corporate, international tax, trusts and estates, real estate, litigation, employment, intellectual property, and other disciplines to provide coordinated legal counsel that supports both day-to-day decisions and long-term planning. By understanding your family’s broader objectives, we can help manage legal issues that extend far beyond any single investment or transaction.

We already have legal counsel in our home country. When should we involve U.S. counsel?

Whenever your business, investments, assets, or legal issues involve the United States. Rather than replacing existing advisors, we work alongside them to address U.S. legal considerations while helping coordinate strategy across jurisdictions. This collaborative approach helps clients receive practical, consistent guidance without duplicating effort.

How do you help businesses and families plan for cross-border tax and succession issues?

Cross-border ownership can create significant tax, estate planning, and succession considerations. Our attorneys work together to develop coordinated strategies that reflect each client’s business objectives, family goals, and long-term plans while helping navigate the differing legal and tax rules that may apply across jurisdictions. Because these issues often intersect with corporate transactions, real estate, and investment planning, clients benefit from integrated advice rather than isolated legal solutions.

We already work with another law firm. When should we consider expanding or changing our legal team?

Cross-border matters often become more complex as businesses grow, investments expand, or family interests evolve. Clients frequently turn to Procopio when they need deeper experience in international tax, cross-border transactions, disputes, private wealth planning, or coordinated advice across multiple legal disciplines. We regularly work alongside existing counsel or serve as lead counsel, depending on our clients’ needs.