Global Private Counsel

International representation in business, law, tax, and more.

GLOBAL PRIVATE COUNSEL

Your Point of Contact, Anywhere in the World

HM Global Private Counsel assists in legal and non-legal matters for businesses and families.

A boutique law firm, Hone Maxwell provides in-house U.S. tax, corporate, and legal consulting and representation, as well as oversight and coordination of all your international legal needs and more. We use our worldwide network of contacts, business experience, and the power of our status as U.S. attorneys to bring solutions to any issue in the U.S. and throughout the world.
Our Global Private Counsel services incorporate the assistance of our large network of international attorneys, advisors, and other professionals, which we built on a foundation of trust and respect. In addition, our team travels extensively, allowing us to represent you wherever you require us.
Anytime your business or family has a need or challenge, anywhere in the world, we are your first point of contact. Let HM be your international representation in business, law, tax, and more.

Global Private Counsel Team Lead

Hone Maxwell LLP Managing Partner Josh Maxwell brings unmatched legal and business experience to global clients.

With dual training in law and accounting, frequent international travel, and a record of representing clients around the world including across Asia, Latin America, and the U.S., Josh is uniquely positioned to lead a team of attorneys and professionals in providing Global Private Counsel.
His hands-on, proactive approach ensures clients receive not only high-level strategy but also practical solutions wherever they are needed. Josh is a registered foreign lawyer in Hong Kong and Singapore and an active member of ANADE in Mexico.
More than an attorney and CPA, Josh can provide out of the box solutions for your needs.

HMLLP Consultants: Uniquely Positioned for GPC

Khris Gonzalez

Khris Gonzalez
International Business Manager

Focuses on cross border business management and coordination.

Carolina Juarez

Carolina Juarez
Partner

Focuses on corporate transactions for businesses across the globe.

Leslie Miranda

Leslie Miranda
Associate Tax Attorney

Handles tax controversy and international tax planning.

Jared Garfield

Jared Garfield
Managing Associate – Singapore

Provides U.S. international tax and business law counsel.

Daniel Zaibert

Daniel Zaibert
Business Consultant

Supports clients with cross-border interests.

Global Private Counsel: Core Services

FAQs

Instead of finding and managing multiple advisors yourself, Global Private Counsel centralizes strategy and coordination so the work stays aligned across jurisdictions. This reduces conflicts, gaps, and delays that can happen when advice is fragmented. Plus, we know the professionals you need and where to find the best fit.

Yes. Global Private Counsel allows foreign individuals and companies to have a U.S.-based legal representative who can act on their behalf, accept service, coordinate banks, handle documentation, and manage legal matters without requiring travel to the United States.

Yes. We assist international clients with U.S. property acquisitions by forming appropriate entities, coordinating financing counsel, handling documentation, opening U.S. bank accounts, and managing wire transfers to ensure a compliant and efficient purchase.

Before funds move, we analyze entity structure, estate tax exposure, FIRPTA considerations, treaty access, and long-term exit strategy. Proper inbound investment planning reduces unnecessary tax risk and compliance problems later.

We can accept service on behalf of your U.S. entity, coordinate litigation counsel, manage negotiations, and supervise strategy so you do not need to appear personally unless required. Centralized oversight prevents costly missteps.

Yes. Through durable powers of attorney and direct coordination with financial institutions, we work to resolve banking issues, recover frozen funds, and ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. regulations.

We assist international clients in opening U.S. accounts, transferring funds between institutions, closing legacy accounts, and coordinating required documentation to satisfy U.S. banking compliance standards.

We perform due diligence, negotiate contracts, coordinate tax planning, and manage U.S. subsidiary formation when foreign companies acquire U.S. businesses. Early structuring protects against post-transaction tax exposure. Additionally, we have the insight to recommend if other professionals may be needed for a specific aspect of the transaction.

Yes. When necessary, we coordinate directly with foreign counsel and may participate in in-person negotiations abroad to ensure contracts and strategy remain aligned with U.S. legal and tax implications. Additionally, we have offices in Mexico and Singapore, as well as attorneys registered as foreign legal consultants in Hong Kong, Singapore, and members of the Mexican attorneys’ association ANADE.

Global Private Counsel in Action

We have guided international families and businesses through complex, high-value matters with innovative solutions and responsive counsel. From acquisitions and estate planning to investment structuring and dispute resolution, our case studies show the impact of Global Private Counsel in action.

Achieve your Goals with HM Global Private Counsel

Wherever your business or family takes you, we provide more than legal advice — we deliver comprehensive solutions. Our team handles U.S. tax and corporate consulting as well as international financial and real estate transactions, coordinating every detail through our trusted global network.

Let us simplify the complexities so you can focus on growth, legacy, and opportunity. Contact us today to see how Global Private Counsel can support your next move.