How the Process Works
1. Introductory Call (30 minutes)
We begin with a short introductory call to understand your situation, discuss your goals, and determine whether the Cross-Border Advisory Sprint is the appropriate starting point.
This call allows us to confirm fit, clarify the type of guidance you may need, and decide the best way to move forward.
2. Cross-Border Advisory Sprint (Focused Working Session)
After the Introductory Call, if we decide to proceed, we will schedule the Cross-Border Advisory Sprint — a structured, 90-minute advisory session focused on your specific situation, including a written follow-up summary. The Sprint is a fixed-fee engagement at $1,500. The introductory call is complimentary.
Ongoing engagements following the Sprint are scoped separately — project-based or hourly ($500–$1,500/hour) depending on the matter.
During the Sprint, we review your plans, identify risks, and define the best next steps for your expansion, transaction, or cross-border partnership.
The Sprint may include:
• Review of your expansion, transaction, or partnership plans
• Identification of legal, commercial, and cultural risks
• Guidance on market entry, negotiations, or deal structure
• Strategic recommendations for next steps
• Written follow-up summary of key points discussed
What this looks like in practice (Recent engagements; client details kept confidential).
Scenario 1
A U.S.-based technology startup was preparing to enter the Brazilian market and had already identified a local partner. Before signing, they engaged Saccomandi Strategy for an Advisory Sprint. During the session, we identified three critical issues: the partnership agreement lacked jurisdiction clarity, the equity structure would create tax exposure under Brazilian law, and the cultural dynamic between the two founding teams signaled future conflict. The founder left with a clear set of revisions and a realistic picture of what market entry would actually require. They renegotiated key terms before signing.
Scenario 2
Brazilian fintech company preparing to establish a U.S. commercial presence engaged Saccomandi Strategy before approaching American investors. During the Advisory Sprint, we identified that their existing corporate structure would create complications for U.S. venture funding, their standard contract templates contained terms unenforceable under U.S. commercial law, and their pitch narrative was framed for a Brazilian audience rather than a U.S. one. The team left with a restructuring roadmap, revised contract guidance, and a repositioned market entry story. They launched their U.S. operations six months later.
This session is often the best starting point for founders, executives, and companies navigating complex international decisions.
3. Next Steps / Ongoing Advisory (if needed)
After the Advisory Sprint, some clients continue with additional advisory support, transaction guidance, or project-based consulting, depending on the matter's complexity.
Further work may include:
• Ongoing cross-border advisory
• Support during negotiations or transactions
• Market-entry or expansion guidance
• Coordination with local counsel or advisors
• Project-based consulting
Fees & Engagement Structure
The Introductory Call is a complimentary 30-minute conversation to understand your situation and determine whether I can be helpful. There is no fee or obligation.
The Cross-Border Advisory Sprint is a fixed-fee engagement at $1,500, which includes the 90-minute advisory session and a written follow-up summary of key points discussed.
Ongoing engagements following the Sprint are scoped separately and may be structured as project-based fees, hourly engagements ($500–$1,500/hour), or retainer support — depending on the scope and complexity of the matter.
Ready to discuss your situation?
If you are planning an expansion, negotiating an international transaction, or navigating a cross-border partnership, the first step is a short introductory call. This allows us to determine the best way to work together.
Clients typically come to me when they need experienced, practical guidance across the United States, Brazil, and Latin America.