Hello, I'm Roel Thierie.
Legal Counsel | Multinationals, Start-Ups, IP Strategy & Multilingual Contracts Across Jurisdictions | International Expansion Multilingual legal counsel and sworn Dutch–Spanish translator with over two decades of experience advising companies across Europe, Latin America, North Africa and Asia. I specialize in offering added value to multinational companies, supporting business start-ups, international expansion, and complex contractual matters across sectors including real estate development, construction, tourism & hospitality, intellectual property, the maritime/shipping industry, and international commerce. I have negotiated, drafted, and managed, in English, Spanish and French, a wide array of contracts—including M&A, NDAs, project and litigation finance, licensing, service agreements, joint ventures, trademark coexistence, distribution, agency, and international sales agreements—. My background includes in-depth experience with litigation funding arrangements, from structuring collaterals and drafting funding agreements to directing and following up arbitration proceedings (including ICSID) and complex litigation in multiple jurisdictions. Combining legal accuracy with business awareness, I bridge the gap between legal strategy and operational implementation. Fluent in Dutch, Spanish, English, and French, with an intermediate command of Italian and basic knowledge of German and Catalan/Valencian, I work seamlessly across languages, legal systems, and cultures.
Details
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelDirector
Industry
- Construction
- Professional Services
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Skills
Core Legal Skills & Services: Business start-up legal support (company formation, structuring, compliance) Multilingual contract drafting & negotiation (NL, ES, EN, FR, IT) Cross-border legal strategy (21+ jurisdictions in Europe, LatAm, North Africa) Intellectual property law (trademarks, patents, designs, licensing, coexistence) M&A support (due diligence, contract negotiation, corporate structuring) Litigation funding agreements (negotiation, collateral structuring, LOIs) International arbitration and litigation (including ICSID and multijurisdictional cases) Regulatory compliance (EU, Spanish, and LATAM frameworks) Legal risk assessment and project oversight Franchise, agency & distribution contracts Joint venture & shareholder agreements Real estate & construction law Tourism, maritime & cruise sector legal support Trademark registration & portfolio management Legal crisis management (e.g., insolvency, restructuring) Legal operations & general counsel advisory Languages & Communication: Dutch – Native Spanish – Full professional proficiency English – Full professional proficiency French – Full professional proficiency Italian – Intermediate German & Catalan/Valencian – Basic knowledge Complementary Skills: Sworn translator (Dutch ↔ Spanish, MAEC-certified) International team leadership & legal department management Experience with high-stakes negotiation and institutional communication Legal drafting adapted to technical and engineering contexts Strategic advisory for cross-border expansion projects Client and stakeholder relations across cultures and industries Remote collaboration with multidisciplinary teams Strong analytical, writing, and research skills