INTERNATIONAL
LEGAL COUNSEL
EU-Funded Projects & Legal Expert Liaison™
My name is Jorge Barona, an international lawyer with extensive experience supporting EU-funded research and innovation projects. With a strong academic background and participation in 25+ Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 initiatives, I specialize in providing practical legal solutions that help organizations stay compliant, deliver high-quality results, and navigate audits with confidence.
Through my services, I support companies, research teams, and institutions in the following key areas:
Regulatory Mapping & Compliance – Aligning innovations with EU-relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Deliverable Writing – Drafting and reviewing legal-related deliverables, reports, and policy briefs.
OLAF Audit Support – Guiding companies and staff through audits and investigations with clarity and confidence.
Legal Expert Liaison – Connecting consortia with the right legal specialists across borders and disciplines.
Intellectual Property – Providing IPR guidance, exploitation strategies, and customized training.
Other Legal Needs – Supporting with Consortium and Grant Agreements, NDAs, consultant contracts, and related documentation.
My mission is to translate EU legal complexity into clarity, enabling organizations to focus on innovation, impact, and successful project outcomes.
Legal Services
Strategic Legal Expert Liaison™ & Advisory
A flexible legal service that delivers expert support on demand, providing direct legal guidance while connecting you with specialized professionals as needed—ideal for businesses looking for effective legal solutions without the commitment of a full-time team.
Expert legal support tailored to EU-funded projects — from proposal development to agreements, deliverables, and audits. Specialized in regulatory compliance, intellectual property rights (IPR), and cross-border legal coordination, ensuring smooth and successful project execution.
📄 Deliverable writing, drafting & review across the project lifecycle,
✅ Regulatory mapping, IPR guidance & customized trainings,
🔹 Grant & Consortium Agreements, NDAs, consultant contracts & OLAF audit support.
In-House Consultancy for EU-Funded Projects. (H2020- Horizon Europe, etc).
CLIENTS & PARTNERS TESTIMONIALS
Here’s what some of my clients and partners have to say about working with me
"Working with Jorge made the complicated legal process much more manageable. He helped me connect with the right experts, translated complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights, and ensured we stayed on track with regulatory requirements. His professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to simplify challenges made all the difference. I highly recommend his services to anyone needing expert legal guidance without the usual complexity."
Gustavo Martinez – CEO Sustento Verde SAS
“We engaged Jorge for a complex post-project task and were very impressed with his professionalism, deep knowledge of European Commission regulations and responsiveness. He provided a comprehensive analysis of the situation, offered well-informed advice and delivered a thorough proposal, ensuring we had clear expectations from the outset. Throughout the process, we felt assured by his client-focused approach and dedication to delivering excellent results. We would gladly work with Jorge again and highly recommend his services to others.”
Winnie Wu (PhD) – COO GeneFirst Limited
