Luc Soleau

Conducted market analysis and research on imports/exports from and to France and on French companies on the Gulf Coast. Also implemented marketing strategies

Conducted market analysis and research to launch cooking classes. Developed a strategic and marketing plans

Conducted analysis to increase traffic to the website. Developed a short/long term social media strategy to attract buyers and sellers to the website

Conducted macro and micro economic analysis to stop a sales drop. Developed a business strategy to diversify the offer and develop new markets for the existing offers

Conducted market research to implement paper free billing project. Recommended a marketing and process strategy to facilitate the transition

Conducted a competitive analysis. Offered recommendations to leverage its competitive advantage

Conducted market research and macro/micro economic analysis for a business expansion in Argentina. Developed a marketing and strategic plan

Intern serving as sole full-time French speaking employee for the organization:
• Participated in expansion of the member portfolio and in development of organizational strategy
• Direct point of contact for French companies interested in doing business in or with Louisiana
• Appointed Chairman of the Young Professionals Division

Responsible for six Luxembourg-based investment funds:
• Managed corporate issues related to the Luxembourg funds; reported to the Manager of the Luxembourg Office
• Liaison to local and foreign lawyers, tax advisors, accountants, fund administrators, banks, and auditors
• Participated at the Luxembourg, corporate legal level in acquisition of a €75 M five star hotel situated in Spain
• Attended shareholders’ and Board meetings, providing legal advice to managers and investors

Responsible for portfolio management of ING’s subsidiary funds:
• Drafted and negotiated corporate documents including minutes, contracts, communications with shareholders and subsidiaries, and incorporations and liquidations of Luxembourg companies
• Participated in several global acquisitions including an Eastern European Airport, wind farms in NL, and hospitals in UK
• Liaised with local and foreign lawyers, tax advisors, accountants, fund controllers, ING bank, and auditors
• Appointed Manager of several ING companies; managed five people

Provided legal advice to corporate clients.
• Drafted and negotiated financing and security contracts involving Luxembourg companies
• Participated in due diligence in the sale of the European branch of a Canadian media company (€100 M)

Managed 30 personal injury and post-Katrina cases involving insurance and individual rights issues.
• Drafted pleadings, judgments, letters, and settlements
• Handled routine contacts with clients, opposing and co-counsels, judges, and insurance companies
• Participated in depositions, inspections, trials, and settlements with clients - notably, a $400K boat accident settlement

Intern serving as sole legal counsel for the company.
• Drafted labor contracts, trademark filing in Canada and European Union, and filing of domain names in England and Canada