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Perspectives on international expansion.

Perspectives on market entry, cross-border M&A, and international legal strategy from Shuttle's advisory partners.

InsightsPerspectives on international expansion.Practical analysis on market entry, cross-border M&A, and international legal strategy — written by the partners who advise on it.Market EntrySeptember 5, 2026Landing in China: A Practical Roadmap for Foreign CompaniesLanding in China rewards companies that sequence the work correctly. Here's the roadmap we walk clients through, from first scoping call to first local hire.Read article StrategySeptember 5, 2026Cultural Due Diligence: The Hidden Factor Behind Failed Strategic DecisionsBoards approve the numbers. What sinks the deal six months later is almost always the culture nobody diligenced.Read article LeadershipSeptember 4, 2026Leading Across Borders: What Changes When Your Team Goes InternationalThe leadership skills that built your company at home rarely transfer unchanged across a border. Here's what actually has to change — and what doesn't.Read article Market EntrySeptember 1, 2026WFOE vs. Joint Venture: Choosing the Right Structure to Enter the China MarketChina remains one of the most attractive — and most legally particular — markets to enter. The WFOE-vs-JV decision shapes everything that follows.Read article International LegalAugust 28, 2026Cross-Border M&A Due Diligence: The Legal Checklist Every Acquirer NeedsThe deals that unravel post-signing almost never fail on valuation — they fail on legal risk nobody surfaced in time. Here's the due diligence checklist that catches it.Read article Market EntryAugust 22, 2026Market Entry Strategy: 6 Proven Models for International ExpansionExpanding into a new country isn't one decision — it's a sequence of them. Here are the six market entry models advisors see succeed most often, and how to choose between them.Read article