Online Workshops on intercompany agreements and the legal aspects of intercompany transactions for multinational groups.
Weaknesses in the legal design, implementation, and analysis of intercompany transactions expose groups to significant risks. These include:
LCN aids organisations in complex situations while focusing on building internal resilience. The program equips teams with practical frameworks for confident compliance management, allowing LCN to assist with high-stakes matters. This training not only reduces audit costs but also guides teams on when to seek LCN’s specialist support.
The workshops listed below are designed for transfer pricing, tax, legal and IP professionals in corporates, advisory firms and tax administrations. Participants will gain an understanding of the legal aspects of intercompany transaction design, and will be equipped with practical approaches for reviewing and maintaining intercompany agreements.
Each workshop is hosted via Microsoft Teams (or the platform of your choice) and facilitated by a senior member of the LCN team. The typical running time of each workshop is 50 minutes plus Q&A. There is no limit to the number of attendees. Sessions are designed to be interactive and include self-assessment questions.
Select whichever of the listed modules are most relevant for your organisation.
An introduction to the legal aspects of transfer pricing and intercompany transaction design. Includes a briefing on how the legal fact pattern and contractual terms impact outcomes under the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, and the role which intercompany agreements play in the transfer pricing and tax compliance lifecycle.
Practical guidance on how to review and comment on draft intercompany agreements without giving legal advice. Includes a practical framework for assessing whether draft or sample agreements align with the relevant transfer pricing policies.
A briefing on the legal aspects of transactions involving intangibles, including how to reconcile legal rights with DEMPE analysis. Includes a discussion of the typical categories of IP rights, their differing characteristics from a commercial and legal perspective, and how they impact DEMPE analysis and transaction design.
An introduction to the core principles of transfer pricing for legal and intellectual property professionals. Includes a practical briefing on the role of lawyers and IP professionals in supporting groups’ tax and transfer pricing positions and avoiding unnecessary tax charges, fines and penalties.
Practical guidance for legal professionals on how to read and interpret transfer pricing documentation (including Master Files and Local Files), with a view to (a) providing legal input which may change the economic analysis of transactions, and (b) creating and maintaining an effective and compliant portfolio of intercompany agreements.
A briefing on pricing clauses and practical guidance on the most common drafting issues which arise in relation to intercompany agreements. Includes consideration of specific provisions needed to achieve alignment with transfer pricing policies and the needs of wider stakeholders.
A practical briefing on typical intercompany transaction types for software and SaaS groups, how to analyse them from a legal and commercial perspective, and how to design and implement them legally.
A briefing on typical transaction types for groups which provide services, including consulting groups, marketing services, technical services, engineering services and software development services.
An introduction to the key legal issues affecting typical transaction types for groups which sell physical products. Includes intercompany transactions such as manufacturing, procurement and distribution arrangements, as well as approaches for the legal implementation of target margin arrangements (such as those applying to Amount B distributors).
An introduction to the legal aspects of the design of intercompany transactions involving services. Includes a focus on management services and back office services as well as lead contractor / subcontractor arrangements.
An introduction to the legal aspects of designing financial transactions between related parties, including the role of the legal fact pattern (such as security and covenants) in transfer pricing analysis, as well as common structures such as loan notes and cash pooling arrangements.
An introduction to the key legal issues affecting the scoping, design and implementation of transactional profit split arrangements. Includes legal considerations regarding unique and valuable contributions, profit splitting factors and the treatment of losses.
An introduction to the key legal issues relating to CSAs / CCAs. Includes a discussion of platform contribution transactions and compliance with US Treasury Regulations as regards the form, content and timing of agreements.
A briefing on the legal aspects of M&A integration, including the most commonly considered options for integrating acquired IP, legal considerations affecting structure design and key legal feasibility issues on intra-group transfers of assets and functions. Includes a discussion of the impact of intercompany transaction design on DD readiness and transaction readiness (e.g. exit, IPO).
Note: We have deliberately designed areas of overlap between the respective modules. This is to reinforce participants’ understanding of key concepts, and to provide context. The team at LCN can advise organisations on the appropriate selection of modules for different audiences, in order to optimise learning outcomes.
To request details of pricing and availability, email us at info@lcnlegal.com. Discounts apply where multiple sessions are booked. Sessions are free for LCN strategic partners, subject to availability. Early booking is advised to reserve dates.
Full descriptions of all 14 modules, updated 20 November 2025.