New York, NY – November 4, 2024 – The International Practice Group of Becker, a U.S. multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, announced the launch of its U.S. Spanish Desk. The U.S. Spanish Desk follows the firm’s commitment to provide tailored solutions to its European client base looking to either enter or expand its presence in the U.S.
The U.S. Spanish Desk will build on Becker’s International Practice Group’s dedicated European country desks, such as its award-winning U.S. Italian Desk, leveraging on Becker’s 18 offices in the United States and its unique European hub staffed exclusively with U.S. admitted lawyers.
This strategic move will provide comprehensive representation and advocacy for Spanish-based businesses. By leveraging Becker’s European hub base plus the firm’s expertise in U.S. corporate law and government relations, Becker is uniquely positioned to offer support to clients navigating the complexities of U.S. entry and expansion.
Spanish businesses wanting to break into or expand in the U.S. face a multitude of challenges, including navigating cultural and consumer differences, understanding the intricacies of U.S. federal, state, and local laws, managing regulatory compliance, choosing optimal geographic locations, and identifying the best distribution channels. Companies also face fierce competition and must build brand awareness, address financial considerations, and acquire local talent to ensure successful operations.
Led by the Chair of Becker’s International Practice Group, Europe and Latin America, Gabriel Monzon-Cortarelli, the team also includes Omar Franco, Vice Chair of Becker’s Federal Lobbying Practice in Washington, D.C., Senior Federal Advocacy Director Amanda Wood, Corporate Attorney Valeria Angelucci, Senior International and Government Relations Director Chris Berardini, and Senior Government Relations Consultant Neri Martinez. Several team members are fluent in Spanish.
The team has decades of combined international experience helping international businesses establish and expand their foothold in the lucrative U.S. market in industries including defense, food and beverage, retail, entertainment, logistics, transportation, automotive, engineering, and energy.
Chair of Becker’s International Practice Group, Europe and Latin America, Gabriel Monzon-Cortarelli, explained, “We are excited to launch our U.S. Spanish Desk and grow our footprint in Spain, providing current and future Spanish clients with increased U.S. legal services. This is a key part of Becker’s European country desk plan to expand across key European jurisdictions in the next few years. Thanks to our European hub in Milan, Becker already has a strong presence in Italy.”
Becker’s Federal Lobbying Practice head, Omar Franco, added, “With the complexities of U.S. regulations, Spanish businesses need effective representation in Washington, D.C., and across the country. Our team has the experience and connections to ensure our clients’ voices are heard while their interests are protected.”
Becker’s International Practice Group team aims to be a reference point for European and international clients looking to access the U.S. market and be the first U.S. mid-market firm that can provide combined FDI legal and government relations (lobbying) services to European and international clients, at the highest execution quality standards, all seamlessly integrated in cross-disciplinary teams of lawyers with U.S. and international cultural and language roots.
The team provides legal counsel in cross-border transactions, strategic governmental advocacy, and advisory services on international trade issues. It serves a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, governments, and emerging businesses, offering comprehensive support through our firm’s full platform and practice groups.
About Becker
Becker is an independent U.S. multi-state law and lobbying firm. The firm includes 18 offices across the United States in Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C., and a unique European hub for an independent U.S. law firm (located in Milan, Italy) with U.S. lawyers practicing only U.S. law. More information is available at www.beckerlawyers.com.