Our Team

Experienced Advisors, Real Expertise

Our team has lived, worked, and built businesses across Europe. We don't give advice from a textbook — we give advice from experience.

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Andrei K.

Founder & Lead Advisor
Speciality: Estonia, Company Formation

Founded NextStep after navigating his own complex EU company formation journey. 10+ years in international business development across Eastern and Northern Europe.

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Sophie L.

Immigration Advisory Lead
Speciality: Portugal, Spain, Germany

Specialist in Southern European immigration pathways. Guided 200+ clients through D7, D8, and Startup Visa processes in Portugal and Spain.

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Marcus H.

Corporate Advisory
Speciality: Germany, Netherlands

Former management consultant with deep expertise in German and Dutch corporate structures, banking relationships, and regulatory compliance orientation.

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Katarzyna W.

Central Europe Specialist
Speciality: Poland, Czech Republic

Native expertise in Polish and Czech business environments. Fluent in Polish, Czech, English, and German. 8+ years in Central European corporate advisory.

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Elena M.

Client Success Manager
Speciality: Process & Documentation

Ensures every client journey runs smoothly from initial consultation to completion. Documentation expert with meticulous attention to detail.

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David R.

Banking & Finance Advisory
Speciality: EU Banking, Fintech

Former banker with 12 years in European financial services. Guides clients through banking landscape navigation and payment infrastructure setup.

Our Advisory Network

Beyond our core team, we maintain a vetted network of local lawyers, accountants, notaries, and registered agents across all 7 jurisdictions. When your needs go beyond our advisory scope, we make the right introduction.

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