Case Studies

International Milestones, Client Success

See how Lagana Solutions empowers ambitious businesses to achieve successful market entry and growth. Each case featuring the complexities and solutions unique to their sector and region.

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Scandinavian Retail Brand: From Setup to Long-Term Growth in the UK

A popular Scandinavian retailer aimed to establish its first brick-and-mortar outlets in the UK to reach new audiences. The leadership team was unfamiliar with UK regulations, local hiring norms, and operational demands.

Challenges

  • Navigating company formation while ensuring adherence to UK corporate governance
  • Registering for VAT, setting up compliant accounting, and managing new tax obligations
  • Recruiting and onboarding local talent unfamiliar with the parent company’s culture
  • Creating compliant employment contracts and policies from scratch

Our Approach

Lagana Solutions worked closely with directors to advise on the best structure for UK entry, managed all incorporation filings, and registered the entity for tax in parallel. Local payroll systems and benefits were set up, with ongoing HR support for interviews, contracts, and inductions. Leadership received regular progress reports and practical advice at every decision point.

Results

  • The retailer opened its first UK location within six months of engaging Lagana Solutions
  • All statutory filings and employment matters were fully compliant
  • UK teams onboarded successfully with strong retention from day one
  • Ongoing governance and payroll support continue as the business expands its UK presence

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North American Tech Scale-Up: Integrated Expansion Across Europe and the UK

A Canadian SaaS company with rapid growth targets wanted to hire distributed teams across the UK and Europe but lacked a legal presence and finance infrastructure in each location.

Challenges

  • Forming multiple entities and registering for employment, corporate tax and pensions
  • Synchronising payroll and financial reporting from different jurisdictions
  • Ensuring directors understood varied board responsibilities in each market
  • Localising employee contracts and benefits

Our Approach

Lagana Solutions coordinated subsidiary and branch registration in the UK and several European countries, set up multi-country payroll and cloud-based accounting, and provided board governance manuals adapted to each region. HR specialists localised contracts and benefits, and monthly calls with the client’s finance team ensured continuous visibility across markets.


Results

  • Entities established and first hires made within three months
  • Fully unified payroll and accounting system, reducing errors and administration time
  • Directors trained in their legal duties for each region
  • Successful team scale (from five to twenty-five staff in a year) with no compliance delays

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European Professional Services Firm: Building a North American Operation

A continental European law consultancy sought to expand into the US and Canada, driven by client demand but unsure how to address compliance, hiring and operational nuances.

Challenges

  • Selecting the right legal structure in the US and Canada for liability and tax
  • Drafting regionally compliant employment contracts with local employee benefits
  • Bridging cultural and working practice differences for cross-border teams
  • Keeping regulatory filings and records in order for both new offices


Our Approach

Lagana Solutions performed detailed entry route research and registered new entities on the consultancy’s behalf. Localised HR policies and employment documentation were created, and workshops delivered to managers on cultural integration. Ongoing company secretarial support ensured records, filings, and governance standards stayed on track.

Results

  • Legal operations and staff on the ground in both regions within targeted timelines
  • No compliance issues during the first year of operation
  • Smooth cross-border team integration, supported by clear documentation and open communication channels
  • Steady revenue growth from new North American clients, aided by seamless onboarding and operational support

Why Choose Lagana Solutions?

Lagana Solutions’s track record demonstrates measurable value and long-term partnership, not just one-off wins.

We tackle the regulatory, cultural, and logistical challenges at every phase, enabling clients to reach international milestones with clarity and confidence.

 

Contact Lagana Solutions to explore what’s possible for your business and learn how our approach could turn your expansion plans into success stories.

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