Legal guidance for cross-border operations and global growth
Expanding internationally involves more than entering a new market. It means navigating a new legal system, new risks, and new rules. At Lex Thielen & Partners, we help businesses move confidently across borders with legal support that aligns with both their strategic goals and the regulatory realities of each country they enter.
We work with Luxembourg-based and international companies on cross-border operations, international contracts, trade compliance, employment and tax planning, and more. Our support combines local understanding with international awareness, offering clarity where complexity is highest.
Our International Business Law Services
- Cross-Border Corporate Structuring
Guidance on setting up representative offices, foreign branches, joint ventures, and wholly owned subsidiaries. We help clients evaluate legal exposure, tax implications, and exit strategies before they invest. - Tax Planning and Compliance
Advice on corporate tax exposure abroad, permanent establishment risk, and the use of tax treaties. We help clients manage cross-border payments and reduce double taxation risks. - Global Employment and Labour Law Compliance
Support for hiring, contracts, statutory benefits, and international payroll compliance. We help reduce misclassification risks and advise on employee mobility and cross-border workforce strategies. - Intellectual Property Protection
Support in registering, protecting, and enforcing IP rights across jurisdictions. We work with companies to safeguard patents, trademarks, designs, and confidential know-how internationally. - International Trade and Sanctions Compliance
Legal advice on import-export regulations, trade licences, customs procedures, and sanctions. We help businesses meet national security requirements and reduce the risk of delays or penalties. - Data Protection and International Transfers
Assistance in meeting data privacy regulations in different countries and ensuring lawful international data flows. We advise on GDPR compliance, lawful consent, and local storage requirements. - Commercial Contracts and International Dispute Prevention
Drafting and negotiation of international agreements, including distribution, licensing, and supply contracts. We help clients secure fair terms and reduce the risk of cross-border disputes. - Business Exit and Restructuring
Legal support for closing or selling international operations. We advise on mergers, asset transfers, and management buyouts, always with attention to compliance, value preservation, and employee rights.
Why Clients Choose to Work With Us
No two international ventures are the same, and neither are their legal needs. We listen carefully, think strategically, and offer guidance that fits your business model, market, and ambitions.
Legal support should never be lost in translation. Our multilingual team ensures communication is smooth, respectful, and precise, helping you feel understood in every sense and every jurisdiction.
As a proud member of the Alliott Global Alliance, we give you access to legal, tax, and accounting professionals in more than 100 countries. You benefit from local insight and global coordination without the friction.
Our international clients rely on us not just for technical skill, but for the way we work: pragmatic, discreet, and focused on protecting your long-term interests across every stage of your expansion.