Going global: Designing and executing expansion into a new market. 

Client Profile: 
Industry: Technology · Size: 120 employees · Growth stage: International expansion · Project Value: €40,000 
The organisation planned to enter the Portuguese market using a dual pathway: acquiring a 10‑person technical team in Porto and establishing a fully operational Lisbon office within four months. Leadership needed visibility into People‑related risks tied to the acquisition, clarity on the resources required to expand into a new country, and a reliable plan and execution. All while keeping their internal People team focused on running existing operations. 

Approach & Delivery 
The entire People expansion- from risk assessment to operational launch- was designed and executed end‑to‑end. This included a People due‑diligence for the acquisition, defining role and compensation alignment, and managing the transition process for the acquired team. 
A complete budget and resource plan was developed to support decision‑making for Finance and the CEO, outlining what needed to be done, when it would happen, and what it would cost. 
All foundational People infrastructure for Portugal was established: legal and compliance frameworks, payroll and benefits providers, workplace medicine, employment templates, onboarding systems, policies adapted to local regulations, onboarding experiences, org design and a set of operating procedures for the interna HR team that would take over.  
To ensure the Lisbon office launched with immediate capability, the first five hires were recruited and onboarded. Throughout the project, the existing People team remained focused on business‑as‑usual while being trained on the new systems and operating model once ready. 

In four months, the company became fully compliant and operational in Portugal, supported by a clear, scalable People foundation. The newly acquired team integrated smoothly under aligned terms, and the Lisbon office launched with the necessary talent already in place. 
Leadership gained financial clarity, risk visibility, and an executable roadmap. The full project was delivered within seven months for €40,000 in consultancy costs.