Diego Sepulveda

Senior Attorney @ LEXBRIDGE GROUP

About

Legal structures across jurisdictions require not only legal accuracy but also strategic vision, regulatory innovation, and operational excellence. With over 7 years of international experience advising clients in Latin America, Europe, and Africa, I lead complex legal projects in corporate law, fintech, crypto licensing, tax planning, and immigration, delivered through a boutique, founder-level advisory model. I help startups, multinational companies, and international families turn legal complexity into actionable, efficient, and compliant solutions tailored to each case, from tokenized structures in multiple jurisdictions to implementing CRMs and legal automation. Core strengths: • Cross-border legal advisory: Panama, BVI, Mexico, Seychelles, and Europe. • Corporate structuring, wealth planning, and residency for HNWIs, FinTechs, and funds. • Crypto regulation & licensing (EMIs, exchanges, token frameworks, Web3 models). • Legal operations transformation: CRMs, automation, KPI tracking, reporting systems. • Integrated legal design: digital assets, international tax, and global mobility. • Strategic partnerships across Latin America, MENA, and Europe. Key accomplishments: • Designed and led a multi-jurisdictional legal structure for a tokenized gaming and casino project across Mexico, Comoros, and Panama, integrating tax, regulatory, and operational frameworks. • Reduced legal turnaround time by 40% through process automation and client journey optimization, achieving 80%+ client satisfaction. • Spearheaded international expansion strategies that grew the global client base by 30% in just 4 months. • Reengineered three legal departments, increasing client retention by 50% through process redesign and cross-selling strategies. Leadership style: I lead with structure, transparency, and strategic communication. My approach emphasizes operational efficiency, digital adoption, and direct client engagement. I provide tailored legal strategies that deliver measurable results.

Country

Panama

City

Panamá

Industry

Legal Services

Skill

Corporate Law, Immigration Law, Contract Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance, International Planning, International Expansion, Strategic Alliances, Contract Drafting, Operations Process Improvement, Client Retation, Legal Operations, Tokenization, Cryptocurrency Regulation, Advising Clients, Law, Legal Consulting, Contract Works, Microsoft Teams, Legito, Crypto and FinTech Law

Experience

Senior Attorney

LEXBRIDGE GROUP

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Panama City, Panama.

• Directed cross-border legal operations, integrating corporate, tax, and fintech practices through standardized compliance processes that improved efficiency, profitability, and client service. • Implemented automation and quality control frameworks, reducing turnaround time by 40% and maintaining client satisfaction above 80%. • Led international expansion, forming alliances in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, and increased the global client base by 30%.

Senior Attorney

Kraemer & Kraemer

2024-4 - 2025-5 · 1 yr 2 mos

Panama City, Panama.

• Reorganized the Immigration, International Tax & Offshore division, implementing measurable efficiency improvements that reduced delivery times and increased client retention across service lines. • Negotiated and structured high-value cross-border agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating risks for multinational and high-net-worth clients. • Developed integrated legal solutions combining crypto, residency, and tax planning, establishing the firm as a regional leader in international advisory services.

Associate Attorney

CLD Legal

2022-4 - 2024-4 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Panama City, Panama.

• Led the firm’s internationalization plan by coordinating expansion in Latam, Europe, and MENA, resulting in a 20% increase in foreign client acquisition. • Drafted and negotiated corporate and commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with international governance standards and investor expectations. • Established strategic alliances with global firms and networks, enhancing the firm’s position in investment migration and corporate advisory.

Lawyer

BGM Legal Advisors

2017-12 - 2022-3 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Panama City, Panama.

• Led cross-border corporate structuring and governance projects in Panama, BVI, Costa Rica, Seychelles, Anguilla, and Belize. Ensured full compliance and provided founder-level advisory, strengthening client trust and retention. • Advised clients on complex reorganizations and strategic restructurings, integrating tax, regulatory, and operational considerations through direct coordination with legal, tax, and banking counterparts in Mexico, Comoros, the U.S., and Panama. • Drafted corporate instruments and conducted jurisdictional research to support multi-jurisdictional vehicles, including crypto licensing, tokenization frameworks, and international holding structures, ensuring compliance with local and international standards.