Global Vision. Legal Precision.
Welcome to The Legal Studios…
Where Your Global Vision meets Our Legal Precision
We are experts in International Business Law, with over 15 years of experience guiding American companies and companies based within the Commonwealth (UK, India, Canada, Australia, and the Caribbean) expand internationally.
From making sure you’re protected against liability to keeping your brand free from infringement, from drafting one- off contracts to putting together complete Market Entry Strategies across countries, and everything in-between, we do it all. Cross border expansion? We make it bullet proof. Regulatory maze? We find the clear path. International Partnerships gone wrong? We protect what matters and recover what’s possible.
But here is what really sets us apart, we don’t just handle your legal work- we amplify your vision. We don’t just solve problems- we prevent them. We don’t just give advice- we become your strategic partner. If you are a US Company or a Company based anywhere within the Commonwealth Countries and are looking to expand abroad, set up an international supply chain or looking for global markets to sell your products then you are in the right place.
We can take care of all your legal needs in any country, including liaising with local counsel on your behalf where eve r needed. We also have access to a global network of lawyers and tax experts curated by us, over the years. At The Legal Studios, we don’t practice law, we re-imagine it.
Your Global Vision. Our Legal Precision.
Our Services
Global Supply Chain Restructuring & International Vendor Relationships
The Legal Studios helps U.S. companies restructure global supply chains and navigate international vendor relationships with legal precision and strategic clarity. From manufacturing in Vietnam to distribution in Brazil and compliance in South Africa, we architect cross-border contracts, mitigate regulatory risk, and align your operations with scalable, jurisdiction-specific frameworks.
Brand Protection
The Legal Studios helps U.S. companies protect their brand identity, intellectual property, and market positioning across borders. From trademark registration in India to copyright enforcement in the EU, trade secret strategy in South Korea, and domain name disputes in the UAE, we deliver jurisdiction-specific legal frameworks that safeguard your brand, support global growth, and align with your long-term vision.
Strategic Clarity & Brainstorming Sessions
Sometimes you don’t need a contract—you need clarity. At The Legal Studios, we offer focused, high-impact strategy sessions designed to help founders and global operators think through complex legal decisions. Whether you're expanding internationally, restructuring operations, refining your brand, or just feeling stuck, we help you untangle the legal, strategic, and emotional layers so you can move forward with confidence.
You get a sharp legal mind, a sounding board, and a strategic partner who understands cross-border nuance, founder psychology, and premium positioning. Every session is tailored to your goals—whether that’s mapping a new jurisdiction, pressure-testing a product launch, or aligning your legal architecture with your business vision.
What You Get:
A 60–90 minute deep-dive session (virtual or in-person)
A strategic clarity memo summarizing insights, next steps, and legal considerations
Optional follow-up support to activate what we uncover
Founder-facing language, not legalese—so you can share it with your team or investors
Global Expansion, International Market Entry & Exit:
For companies that are scaling globally or entering new jurisdictions we provide strategic legal clarity—before you enter, while you scale, and if you exit. From entity formation to licensing and jurisdictional restructuring, we help architect your international growth across key markets including India, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Germany, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
Internationally Regulated & Specialized Areas:
The Legal Studios advises U.S. companies operating in internationally regulated industries—including seafood, energy, renewable energy, technology, data privacy, food & beverages, wellness, and beauty products—with legal precision and jurisdiction-specific clarity. From sustainability certifications in Norway’s seafood sector to clean energy licensing in India, GDPR compliance in the EU, cosmetic product registration in South Korea, and food labeling regulations in Brazil, we architect global legal frameworks that protect innovation, meet regulatory mandates, and support strategic expansion.
International Contracts
The Legal Studios helps U.S. companies draft, negotiate, and enforce international contracts with strategic legal clarity. From distribution agreements in Indonesia to technology licensing in South Korea, joint ventures in the United Arab Emirates, manufacturing contracts in India, reseller frameworks in Germany, and service agreements in Kenya, we architect enforceable, jurisdiction-specific international contracts that protect your brand, mitigate risk, and drive global growth.
Our Founder’s Story:
With over 15 years of experience guiding U.S. companies and Commonwealth nations through global expansion, Manisha brings unmatched legal fluency across borders, cultures, and industries.
Manisha began her international legal career in New York, working with U.S. companies expanding into Commonwealth markets like the UK, Canada, India, and the Caribbean—alongside the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Then, in a move that took her all the way across the globe, she landed in Lausanne, Switzerland, where she worked with one of the highest-valued U.S. companies as legal counsel.
There, she supported operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific—navigating cross-border regulations, structuring international deals, and advising on legal strategy across multiple jurisdictions. This experience deepened her expertise in cross-border frameworks, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal architecture.
Manisha holds an LLB from India, which is the primary professional law degree across Commonwealth countries in jurisdictions like the UK, Canada, India, and the Caribbean—all of which share a common law heritage.
She earned an LLM from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon—an advanced U.S. law degree pursued lawyers to deepen their expertise.
Her concentration was on the business laws that apply when U.S. companies expand internationally: how they structure operations abroad, navigate foreign regulatory systems, stay compliant across jurisdictions and protect intellectual property.
She also studied the legal frameworks surrounding industries where cross-border regulation is commercially and environmentally critical—such as international seafood trade, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and technology and digital trade.
This dual legal fluency—grounded in both U.S. and Commonwealth systems—now powers her ability to guide companies through international expansion with clarity, confidence, and strategic foresight.
Her lived experience across Lausanne, London, New York, Mumbai, and New Delhi uniquely positions her to navigate the complexities of global legal systems with precision.
The Legal Studios is the culmination of this journey—a globally attuned legal brand shaped by years of cross-border experience, strategic advisory work, and deep immersion in regulated industries.
It brings together everything Manisha has mastered: international law, business strategy, and emotionally intelligent client partnerships.
From New York to Nairobi, The Legal Studios empowers U.S. companies expanding into global markets—from seafood trade in Southeast Asia to renewable energy in the EU and beauty products from Africa—with strategic legal clarity and cross-border compliance expertise.
Testimonials:
Enrico Cavasin
Global Procurement Director, PepsiCo
From LinkedIn:
“Manisha managed the contracts of all my commercial projects in Madrid, Spain while I was based there. It’s rare to come across someone as dedicated and hardworking as Manisha. Her commitment to her work and willingness to go the extra mile sets her apart from her peers. She consistently delivered high-quality work within tight deadlines and was always ready to lend her support in any way she could to help close the deal. I’d highly recommend Manisha to anyone who needs legal contract support.”
