Know what you’re signing before you go abroad.
Counsel for companies, founders and investors doing business overseas: the contracts, the market read, and the decision to commit.
A deliberate size
We take on a limited number of new clients each year, so every client works directly with someone who knows their plans.
In each country, we work alongside trusted local professionals and stay your single point of contact.
What we do
Every expansion is different. We start with your needs and the requirements of the country you have in mind.
See our servicesExpanding abroad
For U.S. businesses ready to extend a branch or presence into another country, we help shape a path that fits your goals and the market you have in mind.
Trusted local connections
We help you find reliable people on the ground, from legal counsel to financial and administrative support, as each country requires.
Understanding the rules
We help you identify what it takes to operate in a new country, so you can plan with fewer surprises.
One point of contact
We keep communication moving between you and your people abroad, so you always know who to call.
Most problems abroad don’t show up on day one. They show up a year later.
Leadership
John Irving
CEO and Managing Partner
John works with each client personally. He listens first, points you in the right direction, and serves as your liaison with ILF’s trusted people in each country.
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Industries we have advised
Every industry carries its own contract terms, regulators and risks abroad. We bring that context to each engagement.
Request a private briefing
A confidential conversation about your plans and the country you have in mind.