Shaping the trajectory of global business

With decades of cross-border experience, guiding global investors through U.S. and international legal, tax, and regulatory complexities to build enduring, efficient structures and transactions.

Cross-Border Structuring & Tax Planning

Design and implementation of international holding and investment structures that optimize tax efficiency and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

U.S. inbound and outbound tax support
FATCA and CRS classification, registration, and reporting
Tax treaty analysis and application
Structuring for mergers, reorganizations, and cross-border acquisitions
Entity classification and check-the-box elections
Coordination of global substance and residency strategies
Transfer pricing and intercompany structuring support under U.S. IRC §482 principles, including the design, documentation, and implementation of intercompany agreements.

Corporate Governance, Family Office & Wealth Structuring

Helping global businesses and families design and preserve efficient, compliant structures with strategic international coordination.

Formation and maintenance of U.S. and offshore entities, funds and investment vehicles (in LATAM, EU, Cayman, Ontario, etc)
Preparation of board and shareholder resolutions and registers and governance framework design and implementation
Establishment and administration of trusts, foundations, and SPCs - including operational demands, FATCA/CRS filing and investor reporting.
Structuring of family investment vehicles and private funds and coordination with trustees, tax advisors, and financial institutions
Ongoing compliance and statutory filings across jurisdictions

Compliance Advisory & Strategic Coordination

Helping organizations design and sustain effective compliance, governance, and risk frameworks across jurisdictions.

Design and implementation of compliance and AML/CFT programs for SEC- and state-registered investment advisers, covering Form ADV preparation, disclosures, marketing materials, and inter-affiliate service arrangements.
Evaluation of existing compliance frameworks and internal controls
Development of policies, procedures, and training materials for firmwide or targeted application (e.g., personal trading, conflicts of interest)
Oversight of regulatory filings and compliance calendars
Strategic support during investor due diligence, regulatory examinations and reviews

Julian R. Vasquez, Esq

Vision and Experience

With over two decades at the intersection of law, finance, and strategy, I’ve guided global investors, asset managers, and family offices through complex cross-border transactions and regulatory landscapes. After 10 years with PwC New York advising multinational clients, I spent almost a decade as Global General Counsel of a NASDAQ-listed asset manager, leading legal and compliance functions worldwide.

I’m now building a strategic advisory platform that bridges traditional and next-generation finance — connecting global capital with emerging opportunities in alternative and digital assets.

Key Areas of Expertise

Global Fund Structuring – Formation of private funds in the U.S., SPCs and LPs in Cayman, BVI, Bahamas; UCITS and RAIFs in Luxembourg; and investment funds in Ireland and across Latin America (both private and public).

Cross-Border Transactions – Designing holding and investment structures that optimize taxation, governance, and regulatory outcomes.

Legal & Compliance Leadership – Built and led global legal and compliance teams, developed policies and procedures, and managed engagements with regulatory authorities across multiple jurisdictions including SEC/FINRA for U.S. Broker Dealers and RIAs.

Family Office Advisory – Structuring international investment platforms and vehicles for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

Corporate Governance – Oversight of boards, policies, and global reorganizations, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory standards.

Alternative & Digital Assets – Experience spanning private credit, PE/VC, real estate, stablecoins, and tokenized investment vehicles.

Credentials

Education

Harvard Business School - Sustainability Certificate

Fordham University | Master of Science Taxation

Duke University School of Law | Master of Laws

Catholic University of Chile | Postgraduate degree in Tax Planning

Catholic University of Chile | Juris Doctor equivalent

Bar Admissions

Licensed to practice law in New York

Licensed to practice law in Chile

Memberships and Recognitions

Member of the International Advisory Board of Duke Law School

Recognize by Legal 500 in the GC Powerlist NY, 2025

International Reach

Julian Vasquez maintains a network of legal and tax professionals across key jurisdictions, including Latin America—Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Panama, and Colombia; Europe—France, Spain, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland; North America—Ontario and New York; and the Caribbean—Cayman Islands. This network ensures seamless coordination across borders, combining local precision with international reach.

Mauricio Sanders - Mexico City*

Vision and Experience

With nearly two decades of senior legal and corporate experience across leading Mexican law firms and multinational corporations, Mauricio focuses on helping businesses navigate complex legal challenges, execute strategic transactions, and achieve sustainable growth. Having advised on high-stakes M&A and corporate matters and served as in-house counsel in major financial and corporate institutions, he offers an integrated perspective that combines legal precision with commercial insight.

Key Areas of Expertise

Corporate & M&A Law: Expertise in governance, restructuring, and managing domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.

Credit & Guarantee Operations: Specialized in structuring and documenting credit facilities—simple and revolving—and perfecting security instruments such as mortgages, share pledges, and guarantee trusts (fideicomisos de garantía, administración y fuente de pago).

Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts that support business expansion and operational efficiency.

In-House Legal Leadership: Former Senior Legal Counsel at GE Capital (now Engen Capital) and Legal & Real Estate Director at Wildfork México, overseeing financial, corporate, and real estate legal operations.

Mauricio Sanders – Attorney admitted in Mexico. Not admitted in New York. Independent counsel not affiliated with Julian R. Vasquez.

Journey

Rubio Villegas y Asociados
Galicia Abogados
Haynes and Boone (Mexico)