Counsel for businesses that cross borders
Doing business across borders shouldn’t mean navigating it alone. Atlas Counsel helps companies move into new markets with confidence, knowing their deals, data and compliance are built to hold up wherever they operate.
Sanctions compliance
We help businesses identify and manage sanctions risk in cross-border transactions, from screening counterparties to structuring deals that stand up under U.S. and international sanctions regimes.
International trade agreements
We draft and negotiate the supply, distribution and procurement agreements that keep cross-border trade moving and hold up across jurisdictions.
AI governance and compliance
As AI reshapes how companies build and buy technology, we guide clients through the rules on developing, procuring and deploying AI tools, including in emerging markets.
Technology and IP agreements
We structure SaaS, licensing and product partnership agreements that protect what our clients create and strengthen their commercial position.
Data privacy across borders- We build compliant data flows between jurisdictions, from data processing agreements to ongoing privacy and regulatory obligations.
Market entry into Africa- We help companies expanding into Africa understand the legal, trade and regulatory landscape before they commit, so they enter new markets with a clear view of the risks.
Strategic counsel for General Counsels and executives- We act as a trusted outside advisor on launches, foreign subsidiaries and complex regulatory decisions, bringing business and regulatory insight to every recommendation.
Our Services
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We help businesses identify and manage sanctions risk in cross-border transactions, from screening counterparties to structuring deals that stand up under U.S. and international sanctions regimes.
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We draft and negotiate the supply, distribution and procurement agreements that keep cross-border trade moving and hold up across jurisdictions.
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Our analysis demonstrates actionable insights, enabling organizations to optimize resources and align initiatives with measurable objectives.
Meet Lyne Kagwi
For over a decade, I have worked at the intersection of law, compliance, governance, trade, technology, development, and human behavior. My career has taken me across Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, and the Indian Ocean, advising boards, executives, entrepreneurs, educators, non-profits, and multinational businesses navigating unfamiliar terrain.
I am Lyne Kagwi, an Attorney and Counselor-at-Law admitted in New York State, internationally trained in London, business educated through Harvard Business School's CORE program, and certified by the Association of Corporate Counsel.
My work has included:
Building and leading a legal and compliance department supporting 13 companies and more than 200 international brands.
Advising organizations operating across Africa, China, India, Europe, and North America.
Structuring complex cross-border commercial arrangements.
Managing corruption, compliance, privacy, governance, and regulatory risks.
Supporting businesses entering developing markets.
Guiding leaders through uncertainty, cultural complexity, and strategic growth.
