Expert Legal and Consulting Services
IN THE WORLD OF BUSINESS, SUPPORT IS THE CORNERSTONE OF SUCCESS
Expert Legal and Consulting Services
IN THE WORLD OF BUSINESS, SUPPORT IS THE CORNERSTONE OF SUCCESS
About Us
With the passage of the years, we have transformed to reflect our evolution and commitment to delivering real impact to our clients through integrated legal and consulting services tailored to their needs.
Our team is dedicated to delivering the responsiveness and expertise you deserve, ensuring you receive solutions that address your specific challenges and goals. Whether you require legal advice, strategic consulting, or a combination of services, we are here to support you with personalized attention and professional excellence.
We are based in Puerto Rico, yet our expertise enables us to serve clients internationally. Our team consists of bilingual professionals (Spanish and English) with diverse backgrounds.
We are a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
Managing Director/Consultant
YADIRA GALARZA BERRIOS, Esq. LL.M., PPM
Yadira is a versatile licensed lawyer, notary public, and consultant with a Bachelor's degree in General Sciences and a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico. She also has a Master of Laws in Global Law and Technology with specializations in Health Law & Information Technology Law from Suffolk Law School, Boston, MA. She also holds a Postgraduate degree in Project Management from Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona, Spain. With over 15 years of professional experience, Yadira has provided legal and consulting services to public and private sector clients. She has been engaged in the general practice of law, emphasizing corporate law, health law, regulatory compliance, security & privacy law, IT law, contracts, business organization, and federal grants.
During her professional career, she has been responsible for drafting and overseeing the adherence to protocols, manuals, and policies. She has also been responsible for the administrative and operational management of small and complex projects in different areas, specializing in health and IT projects. She has extraordinary skills and experience in providing advice and consulting services in all aspects of federal grants, compliance, control, and management, contracts, documentation, and all corporate and administrative-related matters.
Our Services
Legal & Consulting Services
- We provide advice and strategic guidance on a wide range of legal matters, helping clients to make sound legal decisions, understand legal issues, and ensure compliance with the law.
- We provide advice, information, insights, and recommendations to assist clients in achieving their objectives and resolving challenges.
- We represent clients in negotiations, meetings, and events with customers, collaborators, strategic partners, and contractors.
- We provide clients with the legal support to manage complex corporate transactions.
- We assess and proactively identify potential legal risks to clients and provide recommendations accordingly.
- We conduct legal research and provide strategic guidance on regulatory and compliance matters.
- We provide legal and administrative counsel on matters related to business operations and services, including compliance with regulatory filings.
Documents Preparation & Review
- We prepare, write, review, negotiate, and/or analyze contracts and other legal documents related to the client’s personal or corporate needs or day-to-day business practices and services. Examples of the documents we can assist you with are:
- Lease or Purchase Agreements
- Franchise Agreements
- Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Service Level Agreements
- Services Contract
- Operating Agreements or By-Laws
- Professional Services or Employment Contracts
- Terms and Conditions
- Proposals
- We assist in writing, revising, and/or proofreading grants, proposals for services, requests for information (RFI), requests for proposals (RFPs), reports, corrective action plans (CAPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and procedures, manuals, and any other document as requested.
Notarial Services
- We draft and authorize public instruments, including but not limited to:
- Real estate transactions
- Affidavits and sworn statements
- Power of attorney
- Cancellation of mortgage deeds
- Lease agreements
- Contracts and other legal documents.
Business Organization & Management
- We offer comprehensive support for organizing your business in Puerto Rico. Our service is designed to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring your business is set up for success from the start.
- We help you choose the most suitable business structure for your needs.
- We assist you in preparing and filing the necessary articles of incorporation with the Puerto Rico Department of State.
- We guide you through the process of obtaining all necessary licenses and permits to operate legally in Puerto Rico, such as Permiso Unico (Single Permit), Merchant Registry (SURI), Employer Identification Number (EIN), Patente Municipal, and more.
- We analyze business requirements and provide compliance and regulatory guidance.
- We assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- We assist and advise on administrative aspects of business operations, including ongoing compliance such as annual statement reports and maintaining corporate records. Ask for more information about our remote administrative and technical support services.
- As an Income Tax Return Specialist certified by the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury, we provide a wide range of services related to accounting, tax compliance, bookkeeping, planning, and representation of clients.
Project Management
- We provide advice, support, and project management services.
- We work closely with clients to effectively plan, manage, and execute proposals or projects.
- We plan, execute, coordinate, and finalize projects according to clients’ deadlines and within budget.
- We identify potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its environment to protect business interests.
- We coordinate the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan.
- We oversee quality control throughout the company's project life cycle, specifically with IT or software development projects.
Grant Management
- We offer end-to-end support throughout the entire grant lifecycle, ensuring our clients' smooth and successful experience. Our services include pre- and post-award support.
- We assist in the preparation and refinement of grant applications, service proposals, RFIs, RFPs, final reports, and other key documentation.
Health, IT & Cybersecurity Solutions
- With our partner collaborators, we support our clients in identifying IT, AI, and cybersecurity solutions that can enhance their operational efficiency, protect sensitive data, and make better strategic decisions. Contact us today to learn more.