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Regional Director, EMEA
Maria ALejandra Pulido
María is an international Business Lawyer with studies in Colombia and Italy. Throughout her career, she has been driven to work in international contexts focusing especially on CSR & Sustainability (regarding environmental, social, and educational projects) and in International Business (Trade, Investments, M&A, Capital Markets & Compliance) in different fields such as NGOs, Law Firms and Financial sector.
She has 8+ years of experience in Project Management & Business Development, building alliances and partnerships in multicultural fields.
EMEA REGIONAL MEETINGS
As a benefit of members, every spring, Abacus hosts meetings at a location within each region to focus on local topics, meaningful discussions and networking within the region.
The 2023 EMEA Regional Meeting will be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on April 20-21, 2023.
Vantage Worldwide - EMEA Episodes
Vantage Worldwide is our monthly podcast that showcases countries around the world and shares insight into doing business around the world.
Italy Edition
This edition of Vantage Worldwide features the country of Italy, a historic financial centre that is the third-largest national economy in the European Union and the eighth-largest in the world. This goes into depth on doing business in Italy and what it takes as a business to prosper and grow in the country.
Moderator:
- Roberto Ciccioli (Consultingcentre)
Panelists:
- Katia Agostini (Studio Fiscale Legale)
- Nicolas Galina (C.M.C.A. Consulenti Associati)
- Nicola Lanteri (Studio Lanteri Associazione Professionale)
Portugal Edition
This edition of Vantage Worldwide features the country of Portugal, a major European economic hub with a strategic location and a plethora of investment opportunities. This episode delves deeper into what it takes to do business in Portugal.
Moderator:
- Joao Palma, Alfratrix, Lda
Panelists:
- Pedro Andresen Guimarães, HAAG
- Miguel Machado, Alfratrix, Lda
Germany Edition
This edition of Vantage Worldwide features the country of Germany, a country at the intersection of Central and Western Europe. Abacus members will discuss the various tax laws and opportunities that are available in Germany which has the largest economy in Europe, the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP.
Panelists:
- Jürgen von Lengerke, Moderator, Betriebs- u. Steuerberatungsgesellschaft SHBB mbH
- Petra Göckel, ADJUVA Treuhand GmbH
- Alexander Rein, Stehle, Hollaender & Partner mbB
- Reiner Streit, Nawrot & Partner GmbH
Luxembourg Edition
In this episode of Vantage Worldwide Abacus members, Michele Canepa and Jorge Cunha from Global Trust Advisors discuss the economic landscape of Luxembourg and the opportunities to conduct business in this European country.
UK Edition
An overview of what it takes to do business in the UK from both a legal and financial perspective. The discussion focuses on: Setting up a business in the UK; Selling goods or services into the UK; Sending employees to the UK; and Buying a business in the UK.
This episode is moderated by Edward Lee from Howes Percival LLP with panelists:
- Adam Stronach, Harwood Hutton Advisory Services, LLP
- Clive J Halperin, GSC Solicitors LLP
- Mark Wildi, Baxter Baxter & Co
EMEA News
Ugandan accounting firm joins Abacus Worldwide
Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that accounting firm TDS & Co of Uganda has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. The Kampala-based firm works with small businesses, limited companies and sole traders to provide audit, accounting and tax services. The firm also provides risk advisory and fund…
Read More Abacus Worldwide adds law firm member in Ireland
Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that law firm Clarke Jeffers Solicitors of Dublin has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. The award-winning firm focuses on commercial, finance, property and family law, with a goal of providing cutting edge, well-designed and modern solutions for its clients. With offices…
Read More Spanish accounting and advisory firm joins Abacus Worldwide
Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that Avantges Outsourcing of Spain has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. Headquartered in Barcelona, the advisory firm started life as a law firm before expanding to cover other needs of international business clients opening offices in the country. Avantges has more…
Read More Abacus Worldwide expands Middle Eastern presence with Jordanian law firm
Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that Orient Law Firm has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. Based in Amman, Jordan, the 26-lawyer firm provides various legal services to businesses, including litigation, contracts, company formation, Sharia issues, and dealing with foreign embassies. “When companies eye the Middle East…
Read More Female-led Ugandan law firm joins Abacus Worldwide
Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that law firm Kleeva Associated Advocates of Uganda has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. The Kampala-based firm offers specialized legal services including commercial law, land law, and international development. Established in 2017, the female-led firm works with businesses, individuals, governments and…
Read More Copenhagen law firm joins Abacus Worldwide
Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that 360 Law Firm of Denmark has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. The Copenhagen-based firm operates across Scandinavia with lawyers certified in several countries to help clients solve cross-border challenges. The team holds certifications in Italy and Spain and does business…
Read More Abacus Worldwide names lawyer as new EMEA Regional Director
Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that María Alejandra Pulido has joined the management team in the role of EMEA Regional Director for the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. Based in Rome, Pulido oversees the association’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, which includes 48 firms in 27 countries.…
Read More Swedish law firm joins Abacus Worldwide
Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that Swedish law firm Advokatfirman Linge has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. The Blekinge-based firm focuses on advising domestic and international companies on business law in Sweden with a specialty in complex business and legal challenges at the intersection of the…
Read More Abacus Worldwide welcomes Bulgarian accounting firm as member
Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that Bulgarian accounting firm Corporate Advisors Ltd. has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. The Sofia-based firm brings together accountants and business consultants to offer clients an integrated service for all their tax, business management, and finance needs. Changes to the local…
Read More Norwegian accounting firm MerVerdi joins Abacus Worldwide
Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that Norwegian accounting firm MerVerdi has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. The Oslo-based firm focuses on helping companies foreign and domestic establish businesses in Norway, providing advice and guidance during the start-up phase to ensure all laws and regulations are followed.…
Read More Texas accounting firm Pendas International joins Abacus Worldwide
Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that Pendas International has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. The Austin, TX-based firm has a strong focus on tax work, specifically helping international companies with cross-border transactional planning and aids operations via subsidiaries. Pendas also offers compliance and financial reporting services.…
Read More Fovera Prostasia S.A. has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms.
Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that Fovera Prostasia S.A. has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. With the addition of the Greek firm, Abacus Worldwide now has members in 50 countries. The Thessaloniki, Greece-based firm focuses its services on entrepreneurs, particularly small-to-medium-sized businesses. In addition to accounting…
Read More Factotum Group Becomes Newest Member of Abacus Worldwide
London business advisory firm joins EMEA Region Abacus Worldwide, is pleased to announce that the Factotum Group has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. The London-based firm brings together many different professional services into a single multidisciplinary practice focused on helping businesses turn their ideas into actions. Founded in…
Read More Zayed Accounting Firm Joins TASK and Abacus Worldwide in UAE
Audit Firm Expands Presence in Middle East Abacus Worldwide, LLC is pleased to announce that UAE firm Zayed Chartered Accountant for Auditing has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. Along with its Abacus membership, Zayed has joined Task International, a network that serves independent accounting firms specifically in the…
Read More Four-office Egyptian law firm joins Abacus Worldwide an international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms
Matouk Bassiouny becomes newest member firm in EMEA Matouk Bassiouny has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. The Egyptian firm boasts more than 150 lawyers, including 24 partners, and has offices in Cairo, Egypt; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Khartoum, Sudan; and Algiers, Algeria; as well as a country desk…
Read More Abacus Worldwide Admits New Member Firm, Finspect LLP
Accounting Firm in Republic of Mauritius Joins GlobalAccounting and Law Association Working with companies of all sizes, Finspect, LLP is focused on professional accounting services that cover the needs of publicly and privately held companies and individuals. The firm focuses on the full range of financial services for growing businesses, including audit, accounting, taxation, payroll…
Read More Abacus Worldwide Admits New Member Firm, Woods & Partners
Dublin Accounting Firm Joins International Accounting and Law Association Headquartered in Dublin, Woods & Partners becomes the first Irish connection for Abacus Worldwide members. The firm has a team of 24 people handling audit, tax, corporate finance, and BREXIT and cross-border solutions, among other areas of expertise. The firm was founded in 2013 and works…
Read More Abacus Worldwide Admits New Member Firm, CMCA
Verona, Italy Accounting Firm Joins International Accounting and Law Association Servicing both public and private clients, CMCA Consulenti Associati have been providing Tax, Audit and Corporate Finance assistance to large and medium sized companies for the past 40 years. CMCA boast several awards including Partner Enrico Colantoni who was recognized within the ‘Top 50 professionals…
Read More Abacus Worldwide Admits New Member Firm, Velvet Avocats
Paris Law Firm Joins International Accounting and Law Association We are pleased to announce Velvet Avocats as our newest law firm member located in Paris, France. Velvet Avocats is an independent law firm dedicated to M&A transactions, tax law and strategic corporate litigation. The firm offers personalized solutions tailored to the needs of each client.…
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