Practice Areas
Operate Global. Understand Local.
Combining local insights with an international perspective to identify opportunities, reduce uncertainty, and create competitive advantage.
Market Intelligence & Strategic Positioning
Analyze California's key industries, policy developments, and major events through an international lens for effective market positioning.
What We Do
- Monitor policy, regulatory, and market developments affecting California's key industries
- Analyze geopolitical and trade trends with direct implications for California businesses
- Identify market entry opportunities and competitive positioning strategies
- Provide tailored intelligence on sector-specific risks and opportunities
Who This Serves
- International companies assessing the California market
- California businesses navigating global market conditions
- Investors evaluating California-linked opportunities
- Foreign governments developing commercial strategies for the U.S. market
Deliverables
- Market and policy intelligence reports
- Competitive landscape analyses
- Strategic positioning recommendations
- Stakeholder introductions
Tariff Impact Analysis & Mitigation Strategies
Navigate evolving trade restrictions with impact assessments and strategic mitigation roadmaps tailored to your supply chain.
What We Do
- Analyze tariff and trade policy impacts on business operations
- Develop mitigation strategies for evolving trade restrictions
- Provide supply chain risk assessments
- Navigate trade compliance requirements
Who This Serves
- California SMEs facing supply chain disruptions
- International companies entering U.S. markets
- Businesses affected by changing tariff policies
Deliverables
- Supply chain vulnerability mapping
- Tariff impact assessments
- Risk mitigation roadmaps
- Policy monitoring and forward-looking analysis
Technology Investment & Government Incentives
Guide investment strategies, access government incentives, and establish local partnerships for semiconductors, AI, and other emerging technologies.
What We Do
- Wrap-around investment support from opportunity identification to market entry
- Identify and navigate government incentives around investment and R&D (e.g. CHIPS Act)
- Facilitate R&D partnerships between U.S. and international entities
- Navigate foreign investment screening (CFIUS) and regulatory compliance requirements
Who This Serves
- Semiconductor supply chain companies expanding to the U.S.
- Entities seeking R&D collaboration opportunities
- Governments developing semiconductor and AI strategies
- Other technology businesses lacking state and local-level investment intelligence
Deliverables
- Investment strategy and market entry roadmaps
- Government incentive assessments and application support
- R&D partnership facilitation
- CFIUS screening and regulatory compliance guidance
Mobility, Infrastructure, & Logistics
Identify opportunities and navigate regulations in California's transportation sector, from AVs and green mobility to freight logistics and infrastructure development.
What We Do
- Navigate California's transportation regulations and opportunities
- Connect transportation technology companies with California markets
- Identify infrastructure RFPs and support bid applications
- Provide strategic guidance on international freight logistics
Who This Serves
- Transportation companies operating in or entering California
- Advanced mobility solutions providers (AV, high-speed rail, mass transit, micro-mobility)
- Transportation infrastructure developers
- Companies with freight forwarding needs
Deliverables
- Market entry and regulatory compliance roadmaps
- Infrastructure RFP identification and bid support
- Freight logistics strategy and guidance
- California transportation ecosystem connections
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