The United States has long stood as a beacon for international entrepreneurship, but for Latin American investors, the promise of the American market often comes with a steep learning curve. A tangle of unfamiliar regulations, evolving tax frameworks, and structural misalignments between legal systems has left many ventures stranded before they ever find footing. While global foreign direct investment (FDI) into the U.S. reached over $400 billion in 2023, a significant portion of that capital has bypassed Latin American investors, who frequently face higher-than-average failure rates due to gaps in specialized guidance.
Legal compliance, often the bedrock of successful international expansion, becomes a high-stakes hurdle when advisors are unfamiliar with the nuances of Latin American legal traditions. In the absence of bilingual professionals trained in both jurisdictions, investors can find themselves lost in translation—both linguistically and procedurally. A recent study by the International Bar Association found that more than 50% of cross-border disputes stemmed from poorly structured contracts, incomplete due diligence, or misunderstandings of jurisdictional requirements.
A new Florida-based consulting firm, Gavazzoni Solutions, is preparing to step into this gap with a mission rooted in both expertise and empathy. The firm, registered in Delaware and scheduled to begin operations shortly, aims to serve as a strategic partner for Latin American entrepreneurs and businesses looking to establish a presence in the U.S. Its approach is holistic, integrating legal and regulatory counsel with broader investment lifecycle support, all within a culturally competent framework.
At the helm is Adriana Gavazzoni, a legal veteran whose professional journey spans more than three decades of cross-border legal practice. A multilingual lawyer and scholar with academic credentials from top institutions in Europe and the U.S., she brings to the venture a rare synthesis of technical mastery and cultural insight. Her background includes advising on international contracts, regulatory risk management, and foreign investment structuring—skills that have become increasingly critical as the legal needs of transnational businesses grow more intricate.
As it turns out, Gavazzoni’s motivation for launching the firm is both personal and professional. “I’ve seen brilliant entrepreneurs struggle—not because their ideas lacked value, but because they didn’t have the tools to make them viable in a different legal and cultural environment,” she explains. “This company is about offering those tools and becoming a trusted partner in turning vision into reality.”
Gavazzoni Solutions is entering the market with a sharp focus on the systemic issues Latin American investors face when entering the U.S. business landscape. Among the most pressing challenges is the absence of streamlined advisory services. Entrepreneurs often must coordinate between separate attorneys, consultants, accountants, and visa advisors—each with their own timelines, costs, and approaches. This fractured system not only slows progress but increases the likelihood of compliance failures and strategic missteps.
The new firm proposes a consolidated model in response. By working in collaboration with U.S.-based legal and professional services providers, Gavazzoni Solutions intends to offer a single point of accountability for its clients. Whether the need is for business entity formation, support with investor visa applications, or ongoing operational compliance, clients will have access to a tightly integrated advisory experience.
Its potential national impact extends beyond individual investors. As Latin America’s startup ecosystem matures—Brazil alone saw more than $10 billion in venture capital investments in 2022—many founders are looking northward to scale. The U.S. market remains a logical next step, but without reliable entry pathways, innovation risks stagnation. By offering cross-border legal guidance aligned with growth-stage needs, Gavazzoni Solutions is poised to support a new wave of high-growth startups entering American industries such as technology, infrastructure, and clean energy.
The firm’s impact is also expected to resonate within the American legal ecosystem. Recent reports from the U.S. Department of Labor highlight a widening gap in the availability of legal professionals trained in international and comparative law. As compliance standards evolve to include new areas like digital privacy, fintech regulation, and global tax transparency, the demand for hybrid legal expertise will only increase. In this context, Gavazzoni Solutions offers not just client services but a model for bridging the labor and knowledge gap in international law.
Indeed, Gavazzoni’s plans for the firm include an educational component as well. Drawing on her background as a university professor, she will introduce internal mentorship programs to train junior consultants in the principles of cross-border legal compliance and strategic advisory. Over time, this capacity-building effort could develop a pipeline of experts equipped to meet the evolving legal needs of a globalized economy.
By uniting legal rigor with cultural fluency, Gavazzoni Solutions is positioned to do more than facilitate investment—it may help redefine how Latin American entrepreneurs engage with the U.S. market. In a world where economic opportunity and legal complexity often collide, the firm seeks to offer clarity, continuity, and long-term partnership. And in doing so, it joins a broader movement to make global business more equitable, accessible, and resilient.
