A 24-Hour Success Story: Bridging Spain and Canada for Need Zero Ventures
When Spanish venture capital fund SC Net Zero Ventures launched its first international investment into Canadian energy firm Corex Resources, Cuatrecasas and Goodmans LLP proved that a close partnership is the best deal-saving strategy. Presented as a collaboration at WLG | summit Seattle '25, Diana Rivera (Cuatrecasas) and Michelle Vigod (Goodmans LLP) outlined how they operated as a seamless, around-the-clock advisory unit to navigate a high-stakes transaction.
By using a "follow-the-sun" model, the team turned time-zone differences into a competitive advantage: Goodmans led drafting during the Canadian day, while Cuatrecasas briefed the client in Spain the following morning, ensuring the project never lost momentum. Beyond the technicalities, the deal required intense diplomacy to manage the founder and a complex set of co-investors.
The partnership forged a deep professional bond, with the two partners relying on constant coordination to keep the deal on track. As Michelle noted, "One of the nice things about us working together and being friends is that we could call each other night and day... and provide really good service to the client." Diana reflected that this trust was the "secret sauce," stating the collaboration "was not only for the benefit of our client, but for the entire deal... it was absolutely essential to smooth the transaction." Ultimately, this team-up successfully bridged Spanish and Canadian market practices, transforming a high-friction debut into a landmark win.