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Friedland Law — Cross-Border Legal Counsel for Global Investors and International Businesses
Friedland Law is an independent international law firm providing cross-border legal services for global investors and internationally active businesses. We advise on corporate law and M&A, investment immigration, regulatory and compliance, intellectual property, and commercial matters—coordinating work across jurisdictions with a practical, partner-led approach.
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Support for cross-border corporate structuring, governance, reorganizations, and ongoing legal management.
Transaction counsel for domestic and cross-border acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and related due diligence and closing support.
Strategic legal support for individuals and families pursuing residency or citizenship by investment, including program selection and application management.
Advising on regulatory frameworks and compliance programs relevant to cross-border operations and investments.
Protection and commercialization support for IP assets, including registrations, licensing, and enforcement strategy.
Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts and distribution arrangements for international business.
Structuring and documentation for partnerships and joint ventures, with attention to IP, employment, and regulatory considerations.
Cross-border employment support, including contracts, policies, and workforce compliance considerations.
United by Excellence
Bastien Trelcat
Partner
Bastien Trelcat is an experienced international lawyer specializing in investment immigration, corporate law, and cross-border transactions. Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2004, he holds a Master’s in Business Law and Corporate Taxation from Aix-Marseille University and an LL.M. in International Business Law from City University of Hong Kong.
Matthieu Bonnici
Partner
Matthieu Bonnici is an international lawyer with over 15 years of experience advising clients on investments and operations in China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. Specializing in M&A, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution, Matthieu focuses on technology-driven industries. He also advises startups and entrepreneurs on structuring, operations, and fundraising.
Who we help
Global investors and cross-border clients come to Friedland Law when the legal issue spans more than one jurisdiction.
- Global investors (cross-border): We advise on cross-border transactions, investment structuring, and legal risk management across key markets.
- Multinational corporations (cross-border): We support international businesses with M&A, reorganizations, compliance, and commercial contracting.
- High-net-worth individuals and families (global mobility): We advise on investment immigration strategies—residency and citizenship by investment—aligned with cross-border planning needs.
- Entrepreneurs and founders (international expansion): We help founders set up and scale internationally through structuring, partnerships, contracts, and IP support.
Family offices and professional advisors (cross-border support): We coordinate cross-border legal workstreams to support investment execution and mobility planning.
Offices
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- France — Paris
- Thailand — Bangkok
- Hong Kong — Hong Kong (Quarry Bay)
- China — Shanghai
- United States — Dallas, Texas
- Singapore — Singapore (in cooperation)
- United Arab Emirates — Dubai (in collaboration)
Note (United States): Friedland & Partners LLC does not provide U.S. legal advice and will refer U.S.-law matters to local U.S. counsel.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Friedland Law do?
Friedland Law is an independent international law firm advising global investors and international businesses on cross-border legal matters, including corporate/M&A, investment immigration, compliance, IP, and commercial law.
Do you handle cross-border corporate transactions and M&A?
Yes. We advise on cross-border transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and related corporate structuring and documentation.
Do you advise on residency or citizenship by investment?
Yes. We provide legal support for investment immigration strategies, including residency and citizenship by investment pathways, subject to jurisdiction-specific rules and eligibility.
Which offices do you have?
Our locations include Paris, Bangkok, Hong Kong (Quarry Bay), Shanghai, and Dallas, with additional cooperation/collaboration locations listed on our contact page. See: Offices
Do you provide U.S. legal advice?
No. Friedland & Partners LLC does not provide U.S. legal advice and will refer U.S.-law matters to local U.S. counsel.
How do we get started?
Send an inquiry through the contact page with your jurisdictions involved, timeline, and goals. We’ll respond with the next steps and the right point of contact.