In 1999, BOLEO GLOBAL was established under the name of BeCePe Asociados Euroconsultores. More than two decades have passed since then. With experience and well-established values, we collaborate with BOLEO LEGAL, as we did in the past with Bores, Corradini & Puech Estudio Jurídico.  As they have always been, our goals are to contribute to the strengthening of the rule of law and to economic and social development. To that end, we have lent our expertise to many projects developed in the cities in which we have had the fortune to be present, such as Seville, Washington, D.C., and Brussels, where we started.

With the leadership of the two founding partners, our new corporate image and renewed team, improvements to our working methods, and a new website design, we continue to work with the main objectives of adding value, contributing to the development of effective legal frameworks, facilitating trade and access to markets, and the development of individuals, companies, governments and entities of any nature. Andalusia has always been and will always be a meeting point between civilizations, and that is why we have the global vision that gives our company its name and guides our activity.

What have we accomplished in the past 23 years?

We summarize some of Boleo Global’s achievements, because it is necessary to highlight some of our successes that have given purpose to our activity and have allowed us to achieve the objectives for which we developed this company. We have built bridges to the world, and we have contributed to development, to the generation of laws and value, and to the resolution of conflicts. In short,  we have provided international legal and consulting services with commitment and a vocation, always seeking quality and excellence.

 

1. Legal advice to many companies in their international activity

Since our beginnings, we have advised companies in the development of their international commercial activity. We are proud to have collaborated with Spanish companies, such as GRUPO AGQ LABS, INÉS ROSALES, BIOMEDAL, GLASSING MONKEY, NATURALIA, RENEAN, SIT TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES, ECM MOVIES, and CLANTECH, facilitating their implementation and access to new markets, the establishment of strategic alliances, the purchase or sale of assets or companies, and negotiating important international agreements. Other Spanish and European entities have also relied on our services in their international affairs, as is the case of the Portuguese bridge construction company BERD – MBS, the German entities CGC and HUELLEBRAND, and the Guatemalan one, BINDER.

• Establishment of Inés Rosales in the United States
• Advising to AGQ Labs in its international commercial activity
• Business transfers, investment and all kinds of corporate agreements such as those made for Glassing Monkey, Biomedal, and ECM Movies
• International contracting for companies such as Clantech

 

In addition, we have actively contributed to facilitating access to the European market, which is a priority of many companies, as there are more than 500 million consumers with high purchasing power. For this reason, international entities such as CAFÉ LA PARROQUIA, OPTEL, SALKAT, KUKAI ENERGY, BAIRES BRAND, PILATEC, COCISA, and BUNKERGLAM have trusted us to proceed with the implementation, purchase of assets, establishment of their commercial distribution, as well as the negotiation and adoption of agreements in Europe.

• Defense of the Portuguese company BERD-MBS, builder of modular bridges, in its international contracting procedures.
• Implementation and commercial development of companies such as Café La Parroquia and KUKAI Energy, in Spain
• Advising on investment procedures in the European Union for entities such as OPTEL, SALKAT and BAIRES BRAND.
• Conflict resolution for international companies such as PILATEC, COCISA and BUNKER GLAM.

Over the past two decades, a fundamental pillar of our services has been the protection of innovation, new technologies, intellectual and industrial property rights, geographical indications and appellations of origin, and ultimately the commitment to knowledge and quality.

• Contracting and technology transfer agreements
• Trademark registration before the European Union
• Protection of intangible assets
• Legal advice on new technologies (blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFt, etc.)

2. International technical assistance for the development of free trade agreements

We have actively worked in the framework of the negotiation and implementation of the European Union’s trade agreements in the world—initially, with the great European enlargement to the “east” and later, in the development of the Barcelona Process in the Mediterranean, having worked on the association agreements of Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan and Lebanon. Since the turn of the century, we have contributed to the implementation of very relevant agreements in Latin America (Chile, Mexico, Central America, Mercosur, Andean Community, Caricom). In addition, we are knowledgeable about the European Union’s trade agreements with the United States, the consequences of Brexit, and relations with countries such as Morocco, China, the Philippines, and Ethiopia, among others.

3. Strengthening the Rule of Law and Justice, legal reforms, and protection of Human Rights.

Financed by the main international cooperation entities (EU, USAID, IDB, UNDP, OSCE, etc.), we have collaborated in relevant international projects aimed at strengthening the rule of law. Among them we highlight:

• Evaluation of the GOJUST HUMAN RIGHTS Project in the Philippines (AECID/EU).
• Advice on international contracts and arbitration to the Government of Ethiopia and the Office of the Attorney General in the framework of the FETHE (JUSTICE) ACTIVITY project (USAID).
• Integrated and Sustainable Social Cohesion Program in Mexico (EU-PRODESIS).
• Strengthening of the Judicial System in Uzbekistan (OSCE/UNDP).
• Preparation of a Guide (Manual) for the Application of Dispute Settlement Procedures and Mediation Mechanisms within the framework of the Association Agreement between Central America and the European Union.
• Strengthening of the Judicial School in Guatemala (IDB).
• Judicial Reform in Panama (EU).
• Legal frameworks for banana value chains and competitiveness in Belize and ACP countries (EU – BAM Programme).
• Training of the main participants in the justice sector in Guatemala (EU-CAPSEJUST).

• Strengthening of the School of Judicial Studies

 

Boleo Global assumed the responsibility of preparing the proposal and directing the project with great success and even considerably improving the expected results, since very relevant contributions were made to the School of Judicial Studies of the Judicial Organization of Guatemala. Initially, the purpose of the consultancy had three main objectives:

1. To design and implement the Educational Model in criminal matters of the School of Judicial Studies for the development of training programs for the personnel of the judicial organization.
2. To carry out the diagnosis of training needs in criminal matters in order to build the Training Plan for this specialty.
3. To design a pilot program in accordance with the new Educational Model in criminal matters and implement the training plan for the subject identified in the needs assessment.

Here is a sample of one of the 9 audiovisuals produced. In addition, a complete virtual training course on the competence of justices of the peace on less serious crimes was carried out.

• Security and Justice in Guatemala (CAPSEJUST)

This short audiovisual originally shows the content of the European Union Program to Support Security and Justice in Guatemala SEJUST, which works with institutions of the Security and Justice Sector. Its purpose is to benefit the Guatemalan population, improving the quality and access to justice services, which contributes to the reduction of the high rates of impunity, ensures due process, promotes respect for the rights of victims and vulnerable groups, and seeks the re-education of adolescents in conflict with criminal law. BOLEO GLOBAL and PROATEC developed the training project CAPASEJUST together.

With a total of 96 activities, according to the corresponding technical sheets prepared by the SEJUST Program, 7,854 justice sector personnel were trained, compared to the 3,000 initially foreseen in the terms of reference. Of different nature and scope, the activities consisted mainly of training, workshops, specialization courses, exchanges of experiences, congresses, and other training activities and technical assistance services. In addition, a series of studies and publications were produced in accordance with the requirements of those responsible for the SEJUST Program in coordination with the beneficiary entities (ICMS, OJ, INACIF, MP, IDPP, SBS, SP, UPCV and CICIG).

4. Private sector development, competition, and competitiveness

The generation of wealth is based on the capacity to efficiently manage economic resources and the development of the private sector. To this end, in recent years, we have contributed to numerous projects aimed at strengthening product organizations, improving product quality, or accessing international markets, facilitating competition and increasing competitiveness.

• Strengthening of the intellectual and industrial property rights protection system in Mexico, especially geographical indications (EU-PROTLCUEM).
• Project to Strengthen the Legal Competitiveness of SMEs by improving Quality and Conformity Assessment Procedures in Costa Rica (EU-PROCALIDAD).
• Rural and Local Development Program in Huehuetenango (EU – PDRL).
• Competitiveness and MSMEs Program in Guatemala. Strengthening of the Competitive Sector (EU).
• Banana value chains (EU).
• Harmonization of intellectual property regulations (Estonia).
• Strengthening Quality Management in Lebanon (EU – Qualeb).

• Experience Exchange of the Producers’ Organizations of Huehuetenango, Guatemala in Andalusia.

The objective of the PDRL was to support the processes of integral and equitable development in Huehuetenango. Within the framework of this project, this contract had the mission of contributing to the strengthening of small producers’ organizations.  This was done in both the first and second level in the Department of Huehuetenango, through training and the exchange of experiences and knowledge of agricultural production and commercial systems in Andalucía. Some of the actions carried out included contributing to the sustainability of second-tier organizations of small producers through the exchange of experiences with similar organizations in technological and commercial aspects related to the management of agribusinesses and commercial chains, protection of appellations of origin and geographical indications, and their enhancement. The 10-day working visits to Andalusia and the previous training, as well as the contact with cooperative organizations, regulatory councils and other entities, contributed positively to strengthening production processes aimed at market access and the sustainable and effective consolidation of product sales in specialized markets.

• BAM Program in Belize

As part of the BAM program for the restructuring and competitiveness of the banana sector in Belize, several communication and promotion tools were developed, including its web page and several audiovisual presentation tools. Here we show one of them, which details the banana production process.

• Strengthening the Cooperative Sector in Guatemala.

Many projects lack adequate communication, so their scope and content are unknown. This short video shows the work developed with the cooperative sector in Guatemala within the framework of the European Union’s Competitiveness and MSMEs Project.

5. Project Evaluation.

The European Union has counted on us to evaluate numerous European and international programs and projects. A good example is Al-INVEST, a program that had important consequences for investment and trade relations with Latin America. We have also evaluated important projects related to Justice (e-Codex with the Ministries of Justice and entities linked to the 28 Member States, GOJUST Human Rights in the Philippines) and economic development (COST, EASME, H2020, …).

6. European Projects

Since starting in Brussels, BOLEO GLOBAL has participated in numerous programs and initiatives of the European Union, mainly in the field of the development of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice. Interesting studies and works have been developed, as well as multidisciplinary meetings and training activities with the participation of many European partners. It has also developed several publications, generated numerous conferences and training activities, and developed studies and contributions of great interest for the process of integration of the European Union.

7. Development of Casa Tinoco, Superior Category Rural House

Casa Tinoco is a charming and unique place to spend time with your family and friends.

8. Specialized training

With more than a hundred workshops, seminars and specialized courses in our areas of activity, collaborating with leading business schools, universities and specialized training centers, we have knowledge and experience from around the world.

9. Publications

With our specialized publications, we have provided information and knowledge on European and international issues of interest to our companies and clients over the last few years.

10. Promotion of Andalusia in the world

• Organization of the Andalusian Euroferia in Brussels 1999 and 2000.
• Bernardo de Gálvez Documentary

On December 9, 2014, the United States Congress granted honorary citizenship to a Spaniard: Bernardo de Gálvez, thus becoming one of the seven who has received this distinction throughout the history of this country, together with Lafayette, Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Winston Churchill.

There is a great lack of knowledge about the role Spain had in the United States’ fight for independence, which was crucial for the success of the American Revolution, as they were provided with important military and economic aid. At the initiative of Teresa Valcárcel, a Spaniard living in Washington and member of the Bernardo de Gálvez Association, the portrait of Bernardo de Gálvez was hung in the United States Congress, thus complying with an old resolution passed by the Congress in 1778 that had not been carried out.

Bernardo de Gálvez, born in Macharaviaya (Málaga) in 1746, was a Spanish military man who actively participated in the “Revolutionary War” with 7500 of his recruits. He took the Port of New Orleans and defeated the British in the battles of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Natchez, Mississippi and Mobile, Alabama. The Siege of Pensacola granted the control of the Mississippi River, thus allowing them to supply necessities to the rebels fighting against the British.

The Gálvez family was an Enlightened family of humble origins, but they came to hold some of the most important positions in the reign of Carlos III. Matías, father of Bernardo, was Viceroy of New Mexico and his uncle became the all-powerful Minister of the Indies who controlled a territory 20 times larger than Spain.

Every 4th of July, Independence Day of the USA, is celebrated in Macharaviaya, the birthplace of the Gálvez family. It is the only town in Europe where it is celebrated. On the other side of the ocean, in the state of Florida, the Siege of Pensacola is reenacted and commemorated, and homage is paid to Bernardo de Galvez. Cities such as Galveston (Texas), Galveston County (Texas), Galvez (Louisiana) and San Bernardo Parish (Louisiana) owe their names to Bernardo de Gálvez.

This documentary is a historical journey that explores who this man was and what his figure represents today.

•  Inforta