Concierge Service 2018 Inward Investment
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Content Department for International Trade
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Concierge Service
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Accounting and Consultancy
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1. ASK Accountants & Consultancy
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2. Control Risks
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3. EBS Limited
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4. EY
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5. Kingston Smith
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6. Oury Clark Chartered Accountants
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7. Smith and Williamson
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8. Vertice Services
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Banking
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9. Banco do Brasil
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10. Santander UK – Corporate & Commercial
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Co-working 11. First Office Hub
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Marketing and Communications
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12. AJA Media Solutions
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13. Cadastra Digital Marketing
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14. The Colombian British Chamber of Commerce
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15. Suriana
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Education 16. Colwork.com Event Management
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17. Mind World Events LTD. Law Firm
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18. Burges Salmon
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19. Cincotta International Advisory Firm
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20. CMS
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21. DAC Beachcroft
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22. Keneddys Colombia
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23. Manucci Advogados
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24. Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados
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25. Nabas International Lawyers LPP
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26. Osborne Clarke LLP
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27. Oury Clark Solicitors
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28. Phylo Legal
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29. Thrings LLP
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30. Trench Rossi Watanabe
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Real Estate Sector 31. Savills Colombia Recruitment
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32. G4 Global Recruitment
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33. Mauve Group
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34. Michael Page International Colombia S.A.S.
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Translation 35. Fale Alfa Trust and Fiduciary
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36. Amicorp Group
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37. Vistra
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Department for International Trade The Department for International Trade is part of the British government and confidentially supports each aspect of your investment, free of charge. The services are not over once the company is established in the UK, they continue as the operations internationally expand. Thousands of companies have received support to go to the UK and grow there. Startups, medium-sized or large companies, investor or corporations: everyone can count on the DIT’s support to accomplish their ambitions and international growth. Attending in more than 100 countries, the DIT’s Latin American team is in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. The United Kingdom is committed to become the most receptive country in the business world. The fact that the corporate tax applied in the country is the smallest among G7 and G20 is an evidence of this. To entrepreneurs that desire to invest, expand and obtain large incentives and look for a strong economy, the United Kingdom is the ideal destination. It is DIT’s job to clarify the commercial aspects and provide factual and updated information in order to make you get to the important conclusions about UK’s competitiveness. To those who aim to establish themselves in the UK, the DIT offers the following services: Advisory and assistance in the establishment of business in the UK; Access to the appropriate contacts; Support during the choice of best location for the company; Continuous support after the establishment of the company; Assistance with visas to the UK; Assistance in staff recruitment; Personalized assistance to entrepreneurs; Access to the British consultancy chain and reliable suppliers.
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Concierge Service DIT’s Inward Investment team supports Latin American companies in their internationalization process to the United Kingdom. In order to offer a wider support, we have invited our partners with large experience in such process, encompassing the sectors that might be necessary to our clients. These partners have a huge experience in the Latin America and UK business link, in the following fields: Accounting; Banking; Co-working; Communication; Consultancy; Education; Event Management; Law; Marketing Development; Real Estate; Recruitment; Translation; Trust and Fiduciary.
Each company is responsible for making its own research before contacting any company from this document. The Department for International Trade is neither responsible for any provided service nor for the recruitment of its partners. We hope our contacts to be useful and to facilitate your company’s internationalization process.
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Accounting and Consultancy ASK ACCOUNTANTS & CONSULTANCY Description of activities: ASK is an accounting and Consultancy firm that specialises in a specific niche; working with bilateral taxation between Brazil and UK. Brazilian companies looking to internationalize their businesses will benefit from this support in their own language. We have a dedicated department of professionals qualified and registered in The UK, Brazil other Countries to support companies in their internationalisation process to enter or develop their business in the UK market. Our company offers professional Consultancy in UK and bilateral tax, accounting, compliance and administrative day-to-day operational support. We know from experience that a strong strategy that provides for accurate forecasts and allows for mitigation of risks will ensure success in the internationalization process and help to accelerate growth. We value strong customer relationships; clients are at the core of our business. By understanding the client’s specific characteristics and objectives, we co-create an approach, enabling the client to take control of their tax affairs and comprehend. Services in the UK: Full Accounting, Tax Solutions including Pay roll, VAT , CIS and Corporate tax Preparing Business Strategy & Internationalization Plan: - Tax Planning for Merges and Acquistions; - Negociating Distributor Agents; - Raising Finance Plans (VC/Private equity); Registering Intectatual Properties , Trade marks and Patents: - Tax Investigation Support - Corporate and Individual Tax planning including Repatriation of funds Services in Brazil: Company formation and registration Individual Tax Returns for those with Foreign Income Internacionalization Services Joint Venture Proposas and Negociation Accounts Services for those with British shareholders Individuals Tax planning Contact Information: Luciana Oliveira CFO / Senior Accountant – Consultant Phone: +44 (0) 208 1336525 / +44 (0) 7852932083 E-mail: luoliveira@askconsultancy.co.uk New broad Street- Liverpool st London EC2M1NH www.askconsultancy.co.uk / www.askinternacional.com.br
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Professional Services and Consultancy CONTROL RISKS Description of activities: Control Risks helps create organisations that are secure, compliant and resilient. We provide you with the insight to focus resources and ensure you are prepared to resolve issues and crises. We believe that taking risks is essential to our clients’ success, so we go beyond problemsolving and give you the insight and intelligence you need to realise opportunities and grow. We have developed an unparalleled ability to bring order to chaos and reassurance to anxiety. Services: Helping to build secure, compliant and resilient organisations, resolve crisis issues and crises and delivering growth and opportunity through the following services: Integrity Risk Consultancy, Compliance, Labour Welfare Risk, Political Risk Consultancy and Monitoring, Security Risk, Enterprise Resilience, Training, Protective Services, Security Engineering & Design, Security Consultancy, Cyber Security Services, Travel Security, Crisis Preparedness & Response, Maritime Security Services, Forensics, Investigations, Crisis Management & Business Continuity, Business Intelligence and Economic and Political Risk Consultancy. Contact Information: Control Risks London Jake Stratton / Richard Wylde Cottons Centre Cottons Lane London, SE1 2QG United Kingdom Tel.: + 44 (0) 20 7970 2100 E-mail: enquiries@controlrisks.com Control Risks Mexico City Daniel Linsker Rubén Darío 281, Miguel Hidalgo, Bosque de Chapultepec, 11580 Mexico City, D.F. Tel.: + 5255 5000 1700 E-mail: mexicocity@controlrisks.com
Control Risks Bogotá Control de Riesgos S.A. Calle 93 B No. 18 - 12 Office 502 Chico Business Park Bogotá Colombia Tel.: +57 1 423 2933 E-mail: bogota@controlrisks.com Control Risks São Paulo Torre Sul Rua James Joule 65 04576-080 São Paulo – SP Tel.: + 55 11 5504 7900 E-mail: saopaulo@controlrisks.com
www.controlrisks.com
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Accounting and Consultancy EBS LIMITED Description of activities: EBS is a progressive business that was founded in 1991 to work exclusively with foreign owned companies wanting to set up in the United Kingdom. We offer UK Market Entry Support services allowing the companies to enter the UK market in an efficient and costeffective way. EBS has helped to establish subsidiaries of many types of businesses in the UK, from small family owned companies to members of publicly quoted groups. The issues that these businesses face when setting up in a new market are very similar, and yet they are all different. At EBS we treat each client as an individual case, each with their individual needs and individual solutions. EBS are accepted as trusted advisers by many organisations, such as Department for International Trade, the UK Advisory Network, University of Warwick and Santander Trade Network, and has access to a network of complementary suppliers to provide a seamless customer journey. Services: Company Establishment: EBS will check the Company Names Register for your preferred name, form the Company of your choice, deal with the registration of the constitution and appoint the first Directors and Shareholders Registered Office and Legal Compliance: We provide the official address for the Company and its Directors, act with the Authorities on behalf of the Company and maintain official records with Companies House and Tax Authorities Virtual Office Services: Our virtual office packages are an ideal solution for foreign companies, giving a professional UK business address, personalised phone answering service, mail handling, access to the meeting room and a base from which to expand. Accounting and Payroll: EBS has developed fixed price packages to give companies entering the UK market certainty on costs, helping them towards a successful and profitable UK business. Services include bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, management and annual accounts Advisory services: Practical advice on company form, directorship and other relevant rules and regulations related to setting up a company in the UK Brokerage services: Other brokerage services are offered through our associate network of suppliers to provide a complete service and a single-entry point. Those services include mobile phone contracts, IT services, car leasing, insurance, visas, recruitment and human resources. All fees are agreed in advance so you will now precisely what our services will cost. Contact information: Innovation Centre, Gallows Hill, Warwick CV34 6 UW United Kingdom Karolina Staniak - Business Development Manager Phone: +44 (0) 1926 217 700 - E-mail: karolina.staniak@ebs.ltd.uk www.ebs.ltd.uk
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Consultancy EY Description of activities:
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. We aim to have a positive impact on businesses and markets, as well as on society as a whole. Our 230,800 people in 150+ countries and over 750 offices worldwide are the foundation of our success. Our exceptional client service approach is based on our sector expertise. For each client we assemble the right multi-disciplinary team for your business, drawing on our global network of professionals. Working with you in a collaborative style, we gain a clear understanding of your organization and strive to identify issues before they become problems. You get the people you need, wherever in the world you need them, backed up by leading practices, methodologies and tools. EY is committed to doing its part in building a better working world. We believe that, in a better working world, a number of positive things happen: trust increases, capital flows smoothly, investors make informed decisions, businesses grow sustainably, employment rises, consumers spend and governments invest in their citizens. A better working world also develops talent in all its forms and encourages collaboration. Services: Strategy and purpose transformation, innovation, purpose, markets and finance; Performance improvement: Customer, Finance, Supply Chain, IT and Operations to providing support for complex and large scale programme and portfolio management; Risk management and Growth Drivers, such as Digital, Analytics, Cyber and People; Project and Program Management. Contract Risk. Accounting compliance, reporting and financial statement audit. Fraud investigation; Climate change and sustainability services; Tax services (business, international, indirect); Transaction, valuation and business modelling; Contact information: Nelson Beltrán Executive Director Advisory Services Carrera 11 No. 98 – 07 | Bogotá - Colombia Tel.: +57 310 2227504 E-mail: Nelson.Beltran@co.ey.com www.ey.com
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Accounting
KINGSTON SMITH
Description of activities: Kingston Smith is a leading Accounting, Tax and Advisory firm in the UK. Our International group has a dedicated team of global expansion specialists who understand the nuances of foreign market entry, and can work with you to ensure that your plans to expand your global footprint takes place in a smooth and efficient manner. We assist overseas businesses of all sizes, seeking to establish and expand within the UK. As a founder firm of international Accounting association, Morison KSi, we also offer our UK clients the strength and experience of 170 independent Accounting firms to support their international growth outside the UK.
Services: Tax efficient structures and ongoing tax advice and compliance Bookkeeping and management accounts – outsource accounting and support services Accounting and financial reporting Human Resources and payroll – employment processes and compliance Company secretarial, including company incorporation Corporate finance – mergers, acquisitions, due diligence and market listings Strategic and transactional support Financing – funding structures Audit and assurance Expatriate tax and security planning
Contact information: Sian Rudling Kingston Smith International Business Development Executive E-mail: SRudling@kingstonsmith.co.uk Phone: +44 (0) 2075663625
www.kingstonsmith.co.uk
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Accounting OURY CLARK CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Description of activities: Oury Clark has offices in central London and close to Heathrow Airport. We provide specialist advice across regular compliance (payroll, VAT and bookkeeping) through to annual audit, accounts and tax matters. The connection with Oury Clark Solicitors means we can support your business through setup, growth and through to eventual sale. The firm has an impressively diverse range of clients based both in the UK and overseas and has close links with Oury Clark’s other associated businesses, which includes Oury Clark Solicitors, Insolvency, Financial Services and a recruitment arm. As such, it is ideally placed to provide clients with a uniquely integrated service, a “one-stop shop” across a range of professional services. We have been active in assisting business expand to the UK for over twenty years and offer expert advice for that journey from the UK perspective – we work closely with Oury Clark’s associated businesses to explore the history of decisions, the journey your business has been on to get to the UK and its future aspirations. Services:
Company Incorporation Company structuring advice Audit and accounts Tax planning (personal and business) Company secretarial and registered office Bookeeping, VAT returns, management accounting Payroll, pensions and employee benefits Accounting systems design and integrations
We have Spanish speakers and act for a number of businesses from the LatAm regions. Contact information: Herschel House, 58 Herschel Street Slough SL1 1PG Phone: +44 (0) 1753 55 1111 E-mail: contact@ouryclark.com
www.ouryclark.com
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Accounting, advisory & tax services SMITH AND WILLIAMSON
Description of activities: Smith & Williamson is a top 10 UK accounting and advisory group with 12 offices across the UK, Jersey and Ireland and approximately 1,700 people in the UK. Internationally, the firm is part of Nexia International, enabling access to nearly 20,000 professional advisers in over 100 countries. We are the only UK Accounting firm with a private bank within its group and, as at 30 June 2017, our investment management business had over £19 billion of funds under management and advice. We seek to provide a partner-led and innovative service to entrepreneurial businesses that are international or have global ambition. We aim to deliver imaginative yet pragmatic advice and solutions tailored to your individual circumstances. We achieve this by taking time to get to know you and to understand your objectives, needs and aspirations, as well as the longerterm challenges you’re likely to face. Services: Support for the establishment of your business in the UK and throughout Latin America; Assurance and accounting; Business and personal tax advisory and compliance; Corporate finance advisory; Transaction and valuation services; Supporting UK visa applications, preparing business plans and financial modelling; Customized assistance to entrepreneurs; Access to a comprehensive network of relevant and reliable advisers Contact information: Latin America (based in Colombia)
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Peter Thorpe Latin America Consultant Smith & Williamson
Stephen Drew Partner and Head of International Services Smith & Williamson 25 Moorgate, London, EC2R 6AY Phone: +44 (0) 207 131 4056 E-mail: Stephen.Drew@smithandwilliamson.com
Tel.: +57 300 850 6684 E-mail.: thorpe@une.net.co
www.smithandwilliamson.com
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Accountancy and Business Consultancy VERTICE SERVICES ACCOUNTANCY AND CONSULTANCY
Description of activities: From start-ups to long established businesses, we can help you grow with smart strategies and timely compliance work. Founded in 2007, Vertice Services is an accountancy and business consultancy firm based in London, UK, with the mission to inspire and support entrepreneurs to start and improve their businesses. With over 10 years of expertise, our portfolio of solutions goes beyond the old fashion compliance work, with modern cloud accounting software, a qualified team of professionals and services from the kick start – such as company registration and business plan – to more robust companies – like cash flow management and sales growth strategies.
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Company Registration Company Accounts & Compliance Business Plan Cash Flow Management Profitability Improvement Sales Growth Strategic Planning Financial Director – CFO Licenses application Opening your business bank account Mortgage application Tax strategy and company registration overseas
Contact Information: Rodolfo Basilio Vertice Services Accountancy and Consultancy 1 College Yard, 56 Winchester Avenue, London, NW6 7UA Tel: +44 (0) 207 328 8338 E-mail: rodolfo.b@verticeservices.com
www.verticeservices.com
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Banking BANCO DO BRASIL S.A. Activities Description: Banco do Brasil S.A. (BB) is among the largest financial institutions in Latin America, a reference in trust and soundness, occupying a prominent position in its operating segment. In existence for more than 200 years, and aligned with the mission of being a market bank with public spirit,it is one of the main agents for economic and social development in the country. Acting responsibly to promote social inclusion through the generation of work and income, we support agribusiness, micro and small businesses and international trade. With around 100,000 employees and 65 million clients, BB has the largest network of service of all the Brazilian banks, in Brazil and internationally. Banco do Brasil S.A., London Branch Founded in 1971, the BB branch in London, one of the most important financial cities in the world, develops business with Europe, the Middle East and Africa, counting on staff with relevant experience in interbank deals, treasury, FX and foreign trade. Worth highlighting our knowledge of the Brazilian market and for the service given in the following languages of Portuguese, English, French and Spanish.
Services: In Brazil BB offers a wide range of services and products to its clients. In London, BB offers the following products:
Current accounts in various currencies (USD, GBP, EUR) Time Deposits Trade Finance (Letters of Credit, Forfaiting, Gurantees, Supply Chain Finance) Credit (Import/Export Loans, Working Capital) Derivatives (Swap, Options, NDF) Payments made from the UK to Brazil in BRL and CNY FX in various currencies
Contact Information: Carla Leal Corporate Relationship Manager Phone: +44 (0) 20 7886 7420 E-mail: carla.leal@bb.com.br
Daniela Borelli Sales Assistant Tel.: + 44 20 7886 7469 E-mail: daniela.borelli@bb.com.br
http://www.bb.com.br
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Banking
SANTANDER UK – CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL
Description of activities: Santander UK provides retail, business, corporate and large corporate banking services to our customers. With around 900 branches across the UK and over 14 million customers, we are deep in market and ready to help business of any size succeed in the UK. Working alongside our colleagues at Santander Brazil, we are the only international bank with a deep network and presence in both the Brazilian and UK markets and therefore uniquely positioned to help your overseas expansion. Our international desks in London and in Sao Paulo, with their bilingual teams can offer you tailored support with your growth plans and can connect you with the right people and the right network to help your business succeed. Services:
Setup of banking facilities in the UK Access to Santander’s network of 3rd party providers to help your business grow Accounts International Cash Management FX Trade finance International Desk services – trade missions, events, sector thought leadership
Contact information: Brazil Renan Giacomeli International Desk Santander Brasil Av. P. Jusc. Kubitschek 2235
UK Gareth Moore LATAM Desk Director Santander Corporate & Commercial 100 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7RE
São Paulo 04543-011 Tel.: +55 11 3553 6142 E-mail.: rgiacomeli@santander.com.br
Phone: +44 (0) 7925 642 899 E-mail.: gareth.moore@santander.co.uk
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Co-working FIRST OFFICE HUB
Description of activities First Office Hub are a non-fee London based agency representing over 60 of the worlds leading “Serviced Office” and “Flexible” workplace providers. We specialise in assisting International companies looking for workspace in the United Kingdom. We provide our clients with access to club memberships, co-working space, dedicated desks and private offices. Through our extensive network we represent over 1,000 properties in the UK and have a stunning inventory of office space available. We have access to all types of space, ie modern, tech, media, professional traditional etc. We can assist with the negotiation of preferred rates and terms. The UK, and London, has more temporary workplace providers than any other country so we work closely with our clients to customise and tailor solutions built around their specific requirements. We have represented numerous Brazilian companies, namely Magnesita, Gympass, Ebanx, Mind Rio and many others in the UK already. Services
Support your office requirements and your business in the UK. Access to multiple providers. Access to different properties, ie Modern, Tech Based, Professional, Historical etc Support on choosing the right location for your company. Assist with appointments, viewings Rate and contract negotiation. Ongoing after sales support. Brazilian owned supporting multiple languages including, Portuguese, English and French.
Contact Information: Brazil
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Clive Buckley First Office Hub Founding Partner Rua das Castanheiras 300 Paraty - Rio De Janeiro / Brazil 23970000 WhatsApp: +44 75 84 072-957 Clive@firstofficehub.com
Pedro Rangel Founding Partner First Office Hub 1 Queens Row Suite 5 London, SE17 2QE +44 75 97 305-492 Pedro@firstofficehub.com
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Marketing and Communication AJA MEDIA SOLUTIONS Description of activities: Headquartered in London, the world’s most influential media hub, AJA is a British PR, Media Relations, Marketing and research agency that has been connecting Brazil and the world since 2006. With partners in ten countries, AJA works with a highly skilled team of experts in marketing and communications to prepare tailor made strategies to help a company stand out from the crowd. We offer customised communication solutions, identifying key messages and the right narrative to build up the desired reputation in the media and social media. Our exclusive research system finds out which social networking website best suits a company. Reputation is key to gain and maintain markets, investors and consumers and, according to the World Economic Forum, on average, more than 25% of a company’s market value is directly attributable to its reputation. Our proprietary system AJA Data Report combines metrics and analytics with human intelligence to assess reputation globally, with a dedicated qualitative analysis to anticipate risks and point to the best strategies to reinforce image and desired perception. Its customised market research offers companies a detailed map of opportunities and challenges in different countries and industries. So, if you want to export coffee to China, for instance, you will receive an in-depth market report with detailed information and strategies that are working in that market. Committed to a company’s success, we link our fees to achieving its goals. Services:
Comunicação 2.0 e e-Reputação – we identify best social media for a company to reach its target market in different countries; we build the page and prepare a guide on how to post and how to create attractive content. We create multilingual websites, preparing key messages and narratives to generate more leads. We prepare business intelligence and market reports in target markets. Global reputation reports about a company, indicating its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks. Investment reports including names and profiles of main influencers. Media training workshops for interviews in a foregin language and how to overcome cultural differences International standards workshops to prepare for presentations for investors, opinion formers, clients and other stakeholders Prepare best media and PR strategy to raise awareness and help a company to stand out from the crowd;
Contact Information: Maria Luiza Abbott 100 Borough High Street – SE1 1LB -- London Phone: +44 (0) 2037 660 840 | +44 (0) 2032 898 863 E-mail: cuca@ajasolutions.co.uk
ww.ajasolutions.co.uk
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Digital Marketing and Advertising
CADASTRA DIGITAL MARKETING
Description of activities: We are a global digital marketing agency leader in performance marketing. For more than 18 years we have been helping brands to transform how they communicate using data and technology to build personalised and relevant experiences that deliver results and business growth. With offices in Porto Alegre, São Paulo and Londres we are a team of 175 highly specialised professionals, orientated by results and driven by ROI. More than a digital marketing agency, we have been acting as business consultants, digging deep into our client’s challenges and opportunities. Our current clients include Samsung, Vivo, Smiles, Lojas Renner, Grupo Soma (FarmRio, Animale, etc), Salesforce, Gerdau, Doctors Without Borders, Lojas Colombo, OXFAM, Angeloni and Le Postiche. Hello, we are Cadastra. Your next business partner.
Services: Media Buying: Search, Display, Video, Social, Programmatic, Retargeting and more. SEO: best practices, content strategy and website authority. Analytics: measurement plan, implementation, data integration, reporting and realtime dashboards. Social: strategy, content and Social Media Listening. Strategy and Creative: full communication strategy. Email Marketing: software setup and operation, strategy and template design. UX/CRO: testing and optimisation of user experience and conversions.
Contact Information: Gustavo Bacchin Co-Founder and COO Phone: +44 (0) 7946472006 gustavo@cadastra.com Cadastra Digital Marketing 14 Gray’s Inn Road. Fox Court, London | WC1X 8HN
www.cadastra.com
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Marketing Development
THE COLOMBIAN BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
For the past 36 years, The Colombian British Chamber of Commerce (Britcham Colombia) has been providing the expertise of a proactive oriented Chamber of commerce, based on the daily experience of its members in managing businesses and anticipating change. Because of our ease of contact with Authorities, we help potential investors identify and reduce the risk of investment in both countries. Description of activities: Britcham Colombia is one of the most relevant and important allies for companies from all different sectors, that are looking to get into the British market. The chamber facilitates the entrance of Colombian companies to the United Kingdom through a platform of contacts, coupled with advice, to ensure that they fulfil their potential. This organization reunites more than one hundred partner companies, and for this reason, the networking and training programs that this organization can provide to our clients is an added value that can support companies in the efficient development of their activities, not only in the local but the international market as well. Services:
Business development in the British market. Commerciamichaell Missions. Commercial Contacts for local and foreign companies. Accounting and Financial business strategy Accountant and Law services to open new businesses in the UK Market Research Business advice for SM’S and entrepreneurial companies. Market Intelligence Unit that identifies business opportunities in both countries.
Contact Information: Patricia Tovar Executive Director The Colombian British Chamber of Commerce Calle 104 # 14 A – 45 Of. 301 | Bogota, Colombia Tel.: +57 2562833 / +57 3102194792 britanica@colombobritanica.com www.colombobritanica.com/web/
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Marketing and Communication SURIANA Description of Activities: We assist Brazilian clients in the process of structuring their international expansion strategy and implementing their action plan per se. Our services range from market studies to identifying potential partners and implementing the entry strategy in the chosen market, whether through investments fully funded by the client or through agreements with partners (distributional agreements, joint ventures etc.). In a similar way, we assist our foreign clients to identify business opportunities in the Brazilian market as well as to plan and execute their entry strategy in Brazil. Services: Planning and conduct of international missions with a technical and business focus; Preparation of strategic plans for new companies and for clients interested in expanding their geographical presence; Implementation of the entry strategy in new markets for Brazilian and foreign companies; Planning and implementation of international sourcing projects; Creation and implementation of new strategies in territories where our clients need to improve their performance; International events Contact Information: UK London 8 Northumberland Avenue London, WC2N 5BY, United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 7803 792607 Brazil São Paulo Rua Joaquim Floriano, 72 Cj. 87, São Paulo, SP, 04534-000 Brazil Phone: +55 11 3598-9021
www.suriana.com.br
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English-speaking Freelancers in Colombia COLOWORK.COM
Description of activities: Find the top English-speaking freelancers in Colombia to work with your company. Simply tell us what service you need, then we will send you details of the freelancer we recommend, before you make any commitment. Our strict verification, interview and filtering process means that only the top 3% of freelancers qualify to be registered with us. So you don’t need to worry about investing the time to look for a candidate. Colwork ensures the freelancer has all the paperwork in place for your business to comply with Colombian employment and tax law. Work with top international native-speakers in Colombia whilst paying local rates and building face-to-face relationships. Colwork provides a very wide range of corporate services – ask us how we can help your company. Services:
1:1 English Coaching for Executives Group English Classes Translation Legal & financial expertise Writing (proof-reading, articles etc.) Spanish classes Exam preparation (IELTS, TOEIC etc.) Other corporate services – NLP training, theatre workshops, VIP visitor city tours, basic Mandarin etc
Contact Information: Rachel Beresford CEO, Colwork / Executive English Training S.A.S. Cr 7 #71-21, Torre B, Piso 13 Bogota, Colombia Tel.: +57 1 381 9985 E-mail: info@colwork.com
Colwork / Executive English Training Ltd. Ratclyffe House Devon EX15 2NQ Tel.: +57 1 381 9985 E-mail: info@colwork.com
colwork.com
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Events Management MIND WORLD EVENTS LTD.
Description of activities: Since 2006, Mind World helps brands become loved and indispensable. We offer a unique perspective and a holistic approach to engage with your audience and understand them through Live Marketing: Global Events & Incentive Travel. Offices in London and Rio de Janeiro & strategic experts around the globe. Services:
Product Launches; Incentive travel for top clients; Development of Live Marketing strategy; Network events; Luxury Travel; Creative Experiences; Events;
Contact Information: Main contact Felipe Quintino Phone: +44 (0) 7501 200636 E-mail: felipe@mindworld.co UK TravelTech Lab – 6th Floor 2 More London Riverside London Phone: +44 (0) 7501 200636 E-mail: contact@mindworld.co
Brazil Praia do Botafogo, 501 1º Andar – Torre Pão de Açucar Tel.: +55 21 2586-6176 E-mail: atendimento@mindworld.co
www.mindworld.co
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Law Firm and Project Management BURGES SALMON
Description of activities: Burges Salmon is a leading independent UK law firm which offers a UK Investment Launchpad to help investors speed up the UK set-up process and focus their time on winning business. We act for multi-nationals, SMEs, institutions, entrepreneurial businesses and family private offices supporting international expansion across sectors including: energy, power and utilities; financial services; infrastructure; real estate; transport; defence; food and drink; healthcare and technology. As well as expert legal advice we offer extensive project management services, helping clients find locations and services that meet their strategic needs. We provide the best mix of advice, service and value, delivering award-winning sector and specialist advice across all UK jurisdictions and the EU. We work with Latin American, US, European and other law firms through our network of preferred partners, project managing the legal advice our clients receive and using the mix of law firms that works for you.
Services:
Free consultation to discuss expansion plan Fixed-fee legal advice to establish UK entities Project management to expedite UK set up Legal advice on: commercial, corporate finance, competition, labour and immigration, data protection and IP, M&A, wealth management, tax and real estate Free meeting rooms and serviced office for up to a month in London or Bristol Free meeting with international trade team to discuss access to markets Access to network of Latin American, US, European and other law firms
Contact Information: UK Investment Launchpad 24-hour helpdesk: launchpad@burges-salmon.com Alternatively contacts: Paul Browne / Partner Head of International Trade T +44 (0) 117 902 2710 M +44 (0) 7968 193 284 E paul.browne@burges-salmon.com
Dominic Davis / Partner Corporate Finance T +44 (0) 117 902 7196 M +44 (0) 7800 670 212 E dominic.davis@burges-salmon.com
www.burges-salmon.com
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Law Firm CINCOTTA INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY FIRM
Description of activities: We are an international advisory firm with special presence in England and Argentina. The firm specialises in Legal Advice, Financial Market Analysis and teaching Legal English. The managing partner, Dr. Federico Miguel Amadeo Cincotta, is the only Solicitor of England & Wales in Argentina and a lawyer in Argentina. The firm provides sophisticated and high quality advice to international and local clients – companies and High Net Worth Individuals - on matters of English and Argentine law on a wide range of legal and business services. We are the first and only firm in Argentina with a qualified English solicitor, capable of providing advice on English law matters. Services:
Company formation; Buying and Selling property; Company Secretarial services; Advisory services for business opportunities; Mergers and Acquisitions and Joint Ventures agreements; Distribution Agreements; Access to British and Argentine network contacts; Company flotation on AIM and London Stock Exchange
Contact Information: Argentina
United Kingdom
Dr. Federico Cincotta Cincotta International Advisory Firm Tel.: +54 221 15 3553276 federico.cincotta@cincottaadvisory.com
Dr. Federico Cincotta Cincotta International Advisory Firm Phone: +44 (0) 7901 654011 federico.cincotta@cincottaadvisory.com
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Law Firm CMS
Description of activities: CMS is an international law firm with 70 offices around the world, including in Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Lima, Bogotá and Mexico City, and in London, Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield, Reading, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. With fluent English speakers throughout Latin America, and Spanish and Portuguese speaking lawyers in the U.K., we understand the different corporate cultures of Latin America and the U.K., and are ideally placed to assist companies doing business between the two regions. Our business model is based on strong and long-term relationships with our clients. By understanding their strategies, we are able to offer effective legal support in accordance with their needs. CMS offers the advantages of a local presence in the largest economies of Latin America, with International standards of service, to ensure that your project always receives excellent support. CMS is a pioneer of sector focus groups, which allow our lawyers with different legal specialities to work together to understand and support specific industry sectors. Some of the sectors for which we are internationally recognised include: Consumer Products, Energy, Financial Institutions, Life Sciences, Infrastructure & Project Finance e TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications). Services:
U.K. market entry and legal and tax support Regulatory advice in the U.K. Using the U.K. as a regional base or export platform Contracting of U.K. companies Private equity Dispute resolution
Contact Information: Latin America
United Kingdom
Ted Rhodes +55 21 3722 9832 +55 21 996 044 244 ted.rhodes@cms-cmno.com
Emma Riddle +44 (0) 20 7367 2563 +44 (0) 7515 605 992 emma.riddle@cms-cmno.com
www.cms-cmno.com
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Law Firm DAC BEACHCROFT
Description of activities: DAC Beachcroft LLP is a leading international law firm headquartered in the United Kingdom. We have more than 2,500 people (including 250 partners and over 1,200 lawyers) across the UK, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific. In addition to London we have UK offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Newport and Winchester. We provide a full-service transactional, advisory and dispute resolution capability. We focus on many areas of law including corporate, commercial contracts, joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, litigation and claims, employment, tax and real estate. We also have close connections to the UK government, having acted for the National Health Service and other public sector entities for many years. Lord Hunt, who served in the Cabinet of the UK government, is a partner in the firm and chairs the Financial Services division. Services: We have market leading practices in various sectors and frequently provide cross-border advice, either to UK businesses looking to do business overseas or to non-UK businesses looking to move into, or do business with, the UK. The key areas for the firm are:
Financial services (including insurance); Healthcare; Real estate; Energy (renewables and oil & gas); Technology; Telecommunications; Infrastructure; Retail.
Contact Information: United Kingdom
Latin America
Graeme Bell, Partner DAC Beachcroft LLP 100 Fetter Lane London / EC4A 1BN Tel: +44 (0) 207 894 6208 Mobile: +44 (0) 7795 394 482 Email: grbell@dacbeachcroft.com
Guillermo Amunátegui Socio / Partner DAC Beachcroft Chile Abogados Avda. El Golf 40, oficina 1401, Las Condes, Santiago de Chile Telephone: +56 2 2207 4455 Email: gamunategui@dacbeachcroft.com
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Law Firm KENNEDYS COLOMBIA Description of activities: Kennedys Colombia is an expert law firm with experience providing legal advice to a variety of local and foreign companies, especially on matters related to insurance, reinsurance, corporate, regulatory and contracts. Our advice is focused on the client accurate orientation to achieve their business objectives, in an effective and efficient costs. Our clients have access to Kennedys Global's resources with legal, regulatory, technical and financial presence and experience in more than 27 countries. Our clients benefit from a team of experts in litigation and dispute resolution as well as professionals with extensive experience handling corporate, regulatory, commercial and contract matters. Finally, we are a law firm highly customer orientated, allowing us to establishes close, fluid, reliable and longterm relationships. Kennedys has experience providing legal advice on matters such as claims, insurance disputes, contracts, coverage reports, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory, foreign reinsurance and brokers’ registration, international leasing, among others. Facts and figures 37 offices around the world: Auckland, Austin, Bangkok, Basking Ridge, Belfast, Birmingham, Bogota, Brussels, Buenos Aires, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Chicago, Copenhagen, Dubai, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hamilton, Hong Kong, Lima, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Manchester, Melbourne, Mexico City, Miami, Moscow, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, Santiago, Sao Paulo, Sheffield, Singapore, Sydney and Taunton. Over 1,900 - people at Kennedys. Services:
Insurance and Reinsurance Corporate & Commercial law. Dispute Resolution. Due Diligence. Mergers and Acquisitions Financial Law.
Contact Information: Colombia Monica Tocarruncho Mantilla Partner for Kennedys Carrera 9 # 115-06, Office 2802 |Bogotá Tel.: +57 1 305888 monica.tocarruncho@kennedyslaw.com
UK Nick Thomas Senior Partner 5 Fenchurch Avenue | London Tel.: +44 20 7667 9304 nick.thomas@kennedyslaw.com
http://www.kennedyslaw.com/co
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Law Firm MANUCCI ADVOGADOS
Description of activities: Manucci Advogados is a Brazilian Law Firm that provides legal services focused on intelligent strategies, with a view to generating results and cost effective solutions for its clients. With its multidisciplinary team of trained and qualified professionals, the Firm offers the support and structure demanded by its clients, being a full service law firm that has a well-known activity with businesses within their internationalization process. Moreover, the Firm has been acknowledged for its outstanding work within the IT sector, having represented some of the most important tech companies in Brazil, as well as for its consolidated knowledge and experience on the areas of mining and energy, health sector and others. Through a specialized senior partner residing in the UK, the firm is able to meet the local demands of its clients and provide all the necessary support for the companies that are targeting or stablishing themselves in UK.
Services:
Development of legal models and strategies of internationalization; Support the establishment of businesses in UK; Full support to internationalization processes of IT companies; International tax planning; M&As, contracts related to partnerships, joint ventures and others. Elaboration and analysis of international contracts involving purchase and sale of equipment, commercial representation, licensing of software, transfer of technology, know how, rendering of services, financing and investment, among others.
Contact information: Brazil Daniel Manucci - Partner Rua Antônio de Albuquerque, 194 10º andar Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais CEP: 30.112-011 Tel.: +55 31 2552-2009 daniel.manucci@manucciadv.com.br
UK Délber Lage - Partner London Phone: +44 (0) 7414-027493 delber.lage@manucciadv.com.br
www.manucciadv.com.br
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Law Firm MATTOS FILHO, VEIGA FILHO, MARREY JR E QUIROGA ADVOGADOS Description of activities:
Mattos Filho is structured to provide clients with top-notch services in various legal areas in a coordinated and integrated manner. The firm allocates the best available resources to meet clients’ specific demands, working in multidisciplinary teams whenever necessary. This work dynamic allows the firm to deliver tailor-made solutions to its clients and enhance the understanding of their business. Mattos Filho´s clients include domestic and foreign corporations, financial institutions, investors, multilateral agencies, investment funds, pension funds, insurers and reinsurers and non-proft organizations. The firm is headquartered in São Paulo and has offices in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, New York and London. Services:
Mattos Filho is a leader in approximately 30 legal practice areas and work to ensure that all these areas are a benchmark for the market. While its practices are always evolving, it is also part of the strategy to create new business fronts. In that regard, has created industry groups and new market niches within the firm, which combined with its knowledge of the legal market and clients’ demands, are examples of Mattos Filho´s efforts to keep at the forefront in the provision of legal services. Contact information: Brazil SÃO PAULO Al. Joaquim Eugênio de Lima, 447
RIO DE JANEIRO Praia do Flamengo, 200
São Paulo SP CEP 01403-001 +55 11 3147 7600
Rio de Janeiro RJ CEP 22210-901 +55 21 3231 8200
UK LONDON 5th floor, 32 Cornhill EC3V 3SG +44 (0) 20 7280 0160 Marli Pires Pereira marli.pereira@mattosfilho.com.br www.mattosfilho.com.br
BRASÍLIA SHS Q.6 Conjunto A, Bl. CS. 1901 Brasília DF CEP 70316-109 +55 61 3218-6000
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Law Firm NABAS INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS LPP Description of activities: Nabas International Lawyers, an international trading company of City firm Cubism Law, manages legal business transactions for small to medium size businesses and corporations requiring advice and services to set up and operate in the United Kingdom. With over seventy lawyers we engage professionals qualified in Brazil and in the UK, Colombia, India, France, Italy, Portgual, Russia, Spain and others, offering a bridge for those who wanting to invest and grow internationally or immigrate. We welcome you to our office in London or our associate office in Sao Paulo, Satiro & Ruiz Advogados. We offer a full range of legal and advisory services in areas such as commercial consultancy, product internationalisation, financial tax management, properties, and other areas relevant to managing your business in the UK. Services: Incorporation of UK companies and subsidiaries and formation of joint ventures between UK and foreign companies; Draft contracts and legal opinions in English law; Immigration management and visas for work, business, entrepreneurship, and investor interest; "virtual office" services for registered addresses; Account opening in the United Kingdom; Registration of trademarks and patents; Tax planning of PF and PJ and business plan; Obtaining trading licences. Contact Information: Brazil Vitória Nabas Tel.: +55 11 3042 2281 E-mail: vnabas@nabaslegal.com
UK Vitória Nabas Phone: +44 (0)20 7252 0106 E-mail: vnabas@nabaslegal.com Skype: vitorianabas2005
Joice Ruiz Tel.: +55 11 3864.4332 E-mail: joice@satiroeruiz.adv.br
Nabas International Lawyers City Business Centre Lower Road, Unit 44, London SE16 2XB
Endereço: Satiro & Ruiz Advogdos, Rua Turiassu, 390, 6o. andar, Cj 63, Perdizes – SP CEP: 05005-000
www.nabaslegal.com
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Law Firm OSBORNE CLARKE LLP Description of activities: Osborne Clarke is a future-focused international legal practice with over 850 talented lawyers and more than 260 expert Partners in 25 locations. We help clients across eight core industry sectors (Digital Business, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Retail and Transport & Automotive) to succeed in tomorrow's world. Our wellconnected international group means we can offer the very best of Osborne Clarke's sector-led approach and innovative culture wherever in the world you interact with us. And we have a robust understanding of the local business environment and in-depth legal expertise in each jurisdiction. We’re listeners, innovators and problem solvers, finding new ways to join the dots between our clients' challenges today and the opportunities being created in an ever-evolving, ever-developing global society. We have several products to help businesses in Latin America start or expand in the UK (and throughout Europe), including our ‘UK in a Box’ package which offers a low, fixed fee, package designed to provide everything you need for your business to open and start trading in the UK. This includes all key areas, such as company formation, and advice on key areas such as immigration, employment and tax. Of course, once you are up and running, we aim to help you grow throughout not just the UK, but the whole of Europe and beyond. With a particular expertise in corporate immigration, we can always find a solution to meet your needs. One element, beyond our expertise, which we also believe sets us apart is our friendliness and approachability. Before you decide to commit to anything, we would be happy to organise a meeting to discuss you, your needs and how we can assist in detail, with the aim to build a strong and reliable relationship for the future.
Services:
Immigration Employment, Pensions and Tax Company Secretarial services Corporate and Commercial
Disputes Projects and Real Estate Banking and Finance Regulatory
Contact information: Adam Sinfield Adam.Sienfield@osborneclarke.com +44 (0) 117 9173658 2 Temple Back East, Bristol, BS1 6EG Gavin Jones Gavin.Jones@osborneclarke.com +44 (0) 20 71057626 One London Wall, London, EC2Y 5EB
Miguel Lóran Miguel.Loran@osborneclarke.com +34 93 41911818 Avenida Diagonal, 477 Planta, 20 Torre de Barcelona, 08036, Spain
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Law Firm OURY CLARK SOLICITORS
Description of activities: Based primarily in central London, Oury Clark Solicitors provides specialist advice in a wide variety of legal areas including business immigration, employment, company commercial, intellectual property, commercial property and commercial litigation. The firm has an impressively diverse range of clients based both in the UK and overseas and has close links with Oury Clark’s other associated businesses, which includes a Chartered Accounting firm, Insolvency, Financial Services and a recruitment arm. As such, it is ideally placed to provide clients with a uniquely integrated service, a “one-stop shop” across a range of professional services. We have been active in assisting business expand to the UK for over twenty years and offer expert advice for that journey from the UK perspective – we work together with Oury Clark’s associated businesses to explore the history of decisions, the journey your business has been on to get to the UK and its future aspirations. Services:
Business Immigration Employment Company Commercial Intellectual Property Commercial Property Commercial Litigation
We have Spanish speakers and act for a number of businesses from the Latam regions.
Contact information: 10 John Street London WC1N 2EB Phone: +44 (0) 20 7067 4300 E-mail: contact@ouryclarksolicitors.com
www.ouryclark.com
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PHYLO LEGAL
Description of activities: Phylo Legal provides premium remote legal services for local and international companies. With lawyers that have more than 80 years of combined experience, speak 6 languages among them, and have earned multiple postgraduate degrees, Phylo believes in empowering companies both large and small, offering scalable services. Phylo Legal is a scalable legal services plataorm that recruits, manages and supervises top tier freelance lawyers and simultaneously provides customized and personalized customer service. For companies that need high quality, expedite, scalable, intercultural, personalized legal services in Colombia (soon in other Latam regions) Phylo Legal is the best choice.
Services:
Corporate Law Tax Law Financial Law Labor Law Contract Law Intellectual Property
Contact information: Colombia Santiago Rojas Montoya CEO & Founder | Phylo Legal Av. Jimenez #4-38 Of. 505 | Bogotá DC - 110321 +57 305 368 4118 | santiago@phylo.co
www.phylo.co
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Law Firm THRINGS LLP
Description of activities: Utilising our successful track record of delivering bespoke legal solutions to foreign-owned businesses, both within the UK and overseas, we can help you establish a footprint here. Thrings provides a full range of legal services and strategic advice to SMEs, corporates and multinationals across all markets to provide knowledgeable, responsive and proactive support, for example, Santander, HSBC, Matchesfashion and Lovehoney, winners of the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2016. Our partnerships with local firms and referrers also ensure that, whether you are a private individual or business, you benefit from knowledgeable, responsive and consistent legal services to meet your needs on the ground. Thrings has built on its commercial focus, with its integrated team of specialist lawyers providing expertise to help clients, like you, to realise your business ambitions. Our extensive network of connections ensures you experience a seamless, reliable service when receiving UK legal and business-related advice. We view each instruction as the foundation for a longer term
relationship. Our lawyers become long-term advisers enabling our clients’ businesses to prosper and grow. Thrings is top 100 UK law firm, with offices in London and across the South West of England (Bristol, Bath, Swindon and Southampton). Services:
Supporting the establishment of your business in the UK; Company commercial advice; Commercial property, land and real estate support; Continuous legal support after your company’s establishment in the UK; Brand and company protection; Litigation and debt recovery support; Immigration and employment law advice; Sector focus, including Agriculture specialism
Contact information: Kinnaird House, 1 Pall Mall East, London SW1Y 5AU 2 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HQ The Paragon, Counterslip, Bristol BS1 6BX 6 Drakes Meadow, Penny Lane, Swindon SN3 3LL International House , Southampton SO18 2RZ Tel: +44 (0) 207 766 5600 Email: rmillersmith@thrings.com www.thrings.com
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Law Firm TRENCH ROSSI WATANABE Description of activities: Considered one of the largest law firms in Brazil, Trench Rossi Watanabe has a comprehensive and cutting edge operation, with expertise in all areas of law. Founded in 1959, the firm provides legal services to national and international clients across several markets, helping them to manage their business in an ethical and efficient way. Through our strategic cooperation with Baker McKenzie, Trench Rossi Watanabe offers its clients access to a global perspective through one of the most extensive and solid networks of the legal market, working collaboratively with lawyers with deep knowledge in several jurisdictions, supporting and providing "insights" to our client′s operations, wherever and however they need it. We have extensive experience in complex and pioneering aspects of transactions and have developed skills that transcend borders, but always maintaining the accuracy in relation to technical quality, ethics and efficiency. With over 300 lawyers in São Paulo, Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, we offer the knowledge and confidence needed to deal with the Brazilian law and unique business practices. Services Antitrust/Competition; Compliance; Corporate & Securities; Corporate Criminal Law Mergers & Acquisitions; Banking & Finance; Commercial Contracts; International Trade Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Energy, Mining, Petrochemicals & Infrastructure; Environment Intellectual Property; Information Technology & Communications Tax; Insurance Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits Public Law; Pharmaceuticals, Foods & Cosmetics; Real Estate Contact information: São Paulo Rua Arq. Olavo Redig de Campos, 105 31º andar – Edifício EZ Towers, Torre A São Paulo, SP – 04711 904
Rio de Janeiro Avenida Rio Branco, 1 19º andar – Edifício RB1, Setor B Rio de Janeiro, RJ – 20090 003
Brasília SAF/S Quadra 02, Lote 04, Sala 203 Edíficio Via Esplanada Brasília, DF – 70070 600
Porto Alegre Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 2233 4º andar – Edifício Borges Porto Alegre, RS – 90110 150
+ 55 (11) 3048 6800 + 55 (11) 5506-3455 (fax)
+ 55 (21) 2206 4900 + 55 (21) 2206 4949 (fax)
+ 55 (61) 2102 5000 + 55 (61) 3323 3312 (fax)
+ 55 (51) 3220 0900 + 55 (51) 3220 0901 (fax)
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Real Estate Sector SAVILLS COLOMBIA
Description of activities: SAVILLS PLC is a global real estate company that´s listed in the London Stock Exchange. It has an international web of more than 600 offices and partner companies in America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It offers a wide variety of specialized Consultancy, management and transactional services to clients worldwide. In their expansion process, SAVILLS opened its first office in Latin America in 2007, with the purpose of representing and advising the European funds, mainly the German funds, in their investments in Mexico. Since then, it has intervened in numerous transactions in the region. In Colombia it has been involved in transactions such as the Siemens and Coca-Cola transactions from its headquarters in Mexico.
Services:
Transactions and Project Structuring Financing Equity / Debit Consultancy Tenant Representation
Contact information: Colombia Claudia Robledo General Manager Savills Colombia Calle 71 # 5 – 97, Office 503 Tel.: +57 1 656 4559 Crobledo@savills.com
UK Gemma Haimes European PR Officer Savills UK 33 Margaret st Tel.: +44 (0) 207 016 3880 ghaimes@savills.com
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Recruitment / Recrutamento e Seleção G4 GLOBAL RECRUITMENT
Descrição das Atividades: A G4 é uma multinacional de recrutamento com uma sólida presença global. Estamos preparados para encontrar líderes expoentes nos quatro cantos do mundo, através de nossos escritórios nas Américas, Europa e Ásia. Nosso know-how global nos proporciona uma atuação diversificada em empresas locais e multinacionais de variadas indústrias, como private equity, construção, bens de consumo, internet e telecomunicações, entre outros. Nós acreditamos que as melhores equipes encontram os melhores candidatos. Por isso nossos profissionais especializados estão comprometidos na entrega de posições de média e alta gerência, além de membros de conselho, através de shortlists precisas dentro de 10 a 15 dias úteis, garantindo que nossos clientes possam entrevistar de forma rápida e eficiente. Além das pessoas certas, temos consciência de que as informações certas fazem toda a diferença. Nosso mapeamento de mercado revela informações estratégicas tais como estruturas organizacionais, cargos e pacotes de remuneração para aprimorar ainda mais a sua capacidade de atrair e reter talentos de alto nível. Serviços: Recrutamento especializado com foco em middle, top mangement e board member roles; Mapeamento de mercado.
Informações de Contato: UK Jean Laurent – Global Recruiter One Canada Square, Canary Wharf 29Th Floor London - E14 5DY Phone: +44 (0) 203 318 1065 E-mail.: jean.laurent@g4americas.com
Brazil Ricardo Bevilacqua – Chief Operating Officer R. Dr. Geraldo Campos Moreira, 375 7º andar, Brooklin Tel.: +55 11 3135 6580 ricardo.bevilacqua@g4americas.com São Paulo - 04571-020
www.g4americas.com
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Global Expansion and HR Consultancy MAUVE GROUP Description of activities: The Mauve Group is a provider of Global Mobility Business Solutions and Consultancy Services. Established in 1996, the group of companies has strategic positioning spanning 4 continents. Over the last 20 years, Mauve has achieved a highly successful programme of global expansion through the establishment of regional centres, in the process developing an incomparable wealth of expertise. We have first-hand knowledge that proves vital to our clients as they navigate considerations of mobilizing into new markets. As a global leader for HR and employment solutions, with a well-established international infrastructure in place, Mauve provides a range of services designed to help smooth the global expansion process. Our creative, bespoke and innovative approach ensures all our clients receive a cost effective, reliable and compliant solution. Whether a complete company formation, or employment of a single person overseas, Mauve will equip your business with the tools needed to conquer new markets.
Services: Fully managed Employment Solutions, Professional Employment Outsourcing & Contractor Services; Support with Corporate Immigration to employ expatriate staff in a foreign country; Payroll Outsourcing, managing all payroll requirements; Contract management: bespoke templates and information on employment and corporate contracts; Local employment law and HR support; Advice, support and guidance on company formation; Salary benchmarking, help with job descriptions and salary ranges; Local Finance and Banking assistance; Relocation and recruitment services (through our preferred accredited partners)
Contact Information: Colombia Diana Diaz Martinez Business Development and Marketing Mauve Colombia S.A.S. AK72 152B-90 Torre 1 Of. 303, Bogota, Colombia +57 313 445 1983 diana.diaz@mauvegroup.com
UK Joanna Hart Business Development and Global Operations Mauve Group 41 Corsham Street London N1 6DR, UK +44 (0) 7772 210 637 joanna.hart@mauvegroup.com
www.mauvegroup.com
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Recruitment MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL COLOMBIA S.A.S.
Description of activities: We are one of the world’s best known and most respected specialist recruitment consultancies. Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Executive are part of Page Group, worldwide leaders in specialist recruitment. Since 1976, we’ve been providing a range of services that help organizations to attract and retain their top talent. Our strategy and recipe for success remains consistent: organic growth by region and discipline, a focus on growth markets, development of home-grown management expertise and a structure that champions our own talent. Services: Michael Page is comprised of 25 disciplines – each providing a service to a specialist area of the market. We recruit permanent, temporary, contract and interim opportunities, typically from second/third job levels upward. Page Executive provides a range of search, selection and talent management solutions for organizations on a permanent and interim basis. Recognized for our powerful in-house research function, speed and flexibility of response and assignment completion rates, organizations worldwide use Page Executive to secure their senior talent. Page Personnel provides specialist services to organizations requiring talent at the professional clerical and support levels. Page Group Colombia has the following supplementary brands: Page Assessment partners with business leaders and senior management teams to define, implement and monitor their organizational development plans. This service, involves regular skills and talent assessment, succession planning development and sharing of best practice and industry knowledge
Contact information: Colombia: Beltrán Benjumea Managing Director Michael Page International Colombia S.A. Av. Calle 82 #10-33 Oficina 403 57+17454500 beltránbenjumea@michaelpage.com.co
Colombia: Laura Alba Human Resources & Business Partner Michael Page International Colombia S.A.S Av. Calle 82#10-33 Oficina 403 57+17454500 lauraalba@michaelpage.com.co
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Language Solutions Provider FALE ALFA Description of activities: Fale Alfa is a translation services company that provides technical translations, interpretation, subtitles for movies and videos, and language classes online, software and app localization, website localization. The company is a hub that offers all language solutions an enterprise/person may need. To and from any language. Services: Technical and certified translations to and from any language. For both companies and people. Fale Alfa works with qualified translators of each area of knowledge. We have a database of 5,000+ translators around the globe who are able to translate at a great speed while precisely handling technical content. Consecutive/simultaneous Interpretation: Highly qualified professionals interpret meetings, conferences and calls consecutively and/or simultaneously. Subtitles: Transcriptions, translations and subtitling process to videos and movies. Language Classes and Career development: We offer online language classes for business and professionals in diverse languages. Those are customized courses designed to answer business demands per areas of interest. Fale Alfa offers language coaching on international careers development. IELTS preparation and testing in Brazil: Fale Alfa is a Cambridge / IDP IELTS Test Centre in Brazil. We offer online preparation courses and the IELTS tests in Brazil. Localization services (Websites, Software and app localization): Fale Alfa translates ads and documents to meet the requirements of each language use around the globe. We ensure your website meets both global and local language standards, your software and or app is accessible and uses suitable language and conventions for different regions of the globe. Internationalization: Fale Alfa provides language coaching for people and business. We meet specific requirements localizing your business and helping you to make the best of your staying abroad. M&A Language Consulting: Fale Alfa offers all the communication language wise services necessary for a successful M&A. Contact Information: Brazil Davi Baptista Founder and CEO Phone: +55 31 99801 2349 Phone: +55 31 3586 2349 davi@falealfa.com.br
UK Andreas Gyarfas Partner Phone: +44 7788547985 E-mail: andreas@falealfa.com www.falealfa.com.br
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Trust and Fiduciary Services
AMICORP GROUP
Description of activities: At Amicorp, we thoroughly evaluate our clients’ specific needs and create customized solutions to fulfill them. Our multilingual professional staff ensures that this constant communication flows smoothly, while delivering legal, corporate, secretarial, bookkeeping, invoicing and payroll services to meet our clients' needs. Amicorp’s comprehensive range of services completely covers each structure we develop. These services range from providing directors and ownership solutions to accounting, invoicing and logistical services. Our well-established network of external professionals enables us to customize solutions to fit each unique situation, using the appropriate features of the services listed here (and more) − either individually or combined to create a flexible, cohesive solution. Amicorp works in line with the latest international standards on preventing money laundering, terrorist financing and tax evasion. Global transparency has taken on added meaning with the advent of FATCA, Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Base Erosion Profit Shifting (BEPS) legislation. At Amicorp we ensure that all our clients are in compliance with local and international regulations, and we only accept clients who understand this. Services Support the establishment of your business in the UK; Access to the right contacts; Business Process Outsourcing (financial and accounting, legal and compliance solutions, payroll etc); Enhanced Corporate Services; Assurance Services (your guide through the regulatory maze of compliant tax reporting and automatic exchange of information in a world of global tax transparency); Assistance on recruitment; Fund Services (Cayman, Barbados, Curaçao, Luxembourg, Malta, Singapore and other); and more – visit our website and/or give us a call. Contact Information Brazil Pedro Cafaro Amicorp do Brazil Rua Helena, 260, 14 andar São Paulo-SP | CEP 04552-050 Tel.: +55 11 3049-3454 E-mail: P.Cafaro@amicorp.com
UK Thiago Wechsler Louro Amicorp (UK) Limited 3rd Floor, 5 Lloyds Avenue London EC3N 3AE, UK Phone: +44 (0) 207 977 1250 E-mail: T.Louro@amicorp.com www.amicorp.com
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Trust and Fiduciary Services VISTRA
Description of activities: Ranked among the top four corporate service providers globally, Vistra is a versatile group of professionals, providing a uniquely broad range of services and solutions. Our capabilities span across international corporations to trust, fiduciary, family office and fund administration services through our four business divisions: Corporate & private clients, Alternative Investments, International Expansions and Company Formation. We employ over 3,500 professionals across over 44 jurisdictions throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific. As a leading global player with expert industry knowledge in each jurisdiction, Vistra has a deep understanding of the professional worlds of our clients and a proven track record of offering highly versatile solutions, providing the people, processes and products that help our clients get the most from their international business and personal wealth.
Services: Company formation & management (incorporation of companies, provision of registered office and professional directors, opening and management of bank accounts, etc.); Company Secretarial Services; Accounting and Tax compliance services; Trusts; Coordination of visa, permits and citizenships; International expansion, establishment and re-organization of complex international structures; Family office services Funds administration and alternative investments
Contact information: UK/Brazil PPriscila Santos Brazil: +55 21 982335778 UK: +44 (0) 203 872 7422 priscila.santos@vistra.com
UK/Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Chile Eugenia Schroeder Tel.: +44 (0) 203 872 7339 Mobile: +44 (0) 746 454 7868 eugenia.schroeder@vistra.com
www.vistra.com
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