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ADVISORY FOR THE MULTILATERAL MARKETPLACE
International development in the multilateral marketplace.
Helping Fortune 500 companies and other organizations navigate the United Nations, World Bank and other international institutions.
UNITED NATIONS · NEW YORK
Institutional fluency.
Global perspective.
Advising Fortune 500 companies in the multilateral marketplace.
UNITED NATIONS
WORLD BANK
MULTILATERAL INSTITUTIONS
GOVERNMENTS
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WHY INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Your gateway to the multilateral marketplace.
A specialized advisory firm helping public- and private-sector clients—including multilateral organizations, UN entities, governments and corporations—conceptualize, structure, finance and implement international development programs and projects.
ANNUAL MULTILATERAL PROCUREMENT
$50B+
Procured every year by multilateral organizations in goods and services.
INSTITUTIONAL FLUENCY
Inside knowledge of how institutions decide.
UN · World Bank · Permanent missions · Governments
IMPLEMENTATION FOCUS
Strategy designed to move the matter forward.
OPPORTUNITY
EXECUTION
OUR MISSION
Tailored advice that bridges legal, financial, operational and strategic requirements—helping clients navigate complex opportunities and drive positive outcomes in developing and emerging markets.
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THE FULL LIFE CYCLE
From the right opportunity to delivery on the ground.
Strategic legal expertise, procurement and negotiation experience, and institutional knowledge—across the full development project life cycle.
01
Outside General Counsel
Outside general counsel advice for C-suite leadership.
02
Opportunity Identification
Procurement, partnership and grant opportunity identification.
03
Transaction & Project Structuring
Transaction and project structuring, from concept to execution.
04
Negotiation & Tender Strategy
Contract negotiation and advice; tender preparation and bidding strategy.
05
Training & Capacity Building
Specialized training to engage with international institutions.
06
Disputes & Implementation
Dispute resolution, arbitration support and project implementation.
04 ── KEY SECTORS
Sector knowledge.
Institutional perspective.
Focused advisory across seven sectors, connecting commercial priorities with the requirements of international institutions.
EXPLORE KEY ACHIEVEMENTS →
Experience brought by our people. Context for the work ahead.
01
Telecommunications
02
Critical Minerals
03
Infrastructure
04
Health
05
Space
06
Construction
07
Technology
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PROFESSOR BENEDETTA AUDIA
When the stakes are high, the table matters.
Nearly two decades inside the United Nations system, prior leadership at DLA Piper, and deep experience in procurement, structuring, negotiation and implementation.
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UNITED NATIONS
Nearly two decades
Institutional and legal frameworks for complex international projects.
02
DLA PIPER
Partner & practice chair
Prior leadership of the firm’s International Development practice.
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ACADEMIA
GWU, Fordham
& LUISS
Teaching procurement, contracting, fashion and art law.
04
CORE EXPERTISE
From procurement to disputes
Strategy that connects institutional rules to practical implementation.
06
BOOKS, MEDIA & INSIGHTS
Ideas, in print and in public.
An editorial home for Benedetta’s books, media appearances and selected LinkedIn insights—curated for permanence, clarity and search.
FEATURED MEDIA
IL SOLE 24 ORE
The advocate who solves problems by negotiating nations and companies.
BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS
01
The Legal Aspects of Blockchain
INTRODUCTION + CHAPTER 5
Implications of blockchain / DLT on the UN system.
02
Public Procurement Regulation in (a) Crisis?
CHAPTER 10 · UNOPS
Legal aspects of critical COVID-19 procurement and distribution.
RECOGNITION
Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards
INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP · 2023
07
START A CONVERSATION
The right opportunity requires the right strategy.
Let’s talk about your next international project.
DIRECT INQUIRIES
benedetta.audia@intldevelopment.org01
MULTILATERAL ADVISORY
International development in the multilateral marketplace.
Helping Fortune 500 companies and other organizations navigate the United Nations, World Bank and other international institutions.
UNITED NATIONS · NEW YORK
Institutional fluency.
Global perspective.
Advising Fortune 500 companies in the multilateral marketplace.
UNITED NATIONS
WORLD BANK
MULTILATERAL INSTITUTIONS
GOVERNMENTS
02
WHY INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Your gateway to the multilateral marketplace.
We help public- and private-sector clients—including UN entities, multilateral organizations, governments and corporations—conceptualize, structure, finance and implement international development programs and projects.
ANNUAL MULTILATERAL PROCUREMENT
$50B+
Procured every year in goods and services.
INSTITUTIONAL FLUENCY
Inside knowledge of how institutions decide.
UN · World Bank · Permanent missions · Governments
IMPLEMENTATION FOCUS
Strategy designed to move the matter forward.
OPPORTUNITY
EXECUTION
OUR MISSION
Tailored advice that bridges legal, financial, operational and strategic requirements—helping clients navigate complex opportunities and drive positive outcomes in developing and emerging markets.
03
THE FULL LIFE CYCLE
From the right opportunity to delivery on the ground.
Six connected disciplines for engaging international institutions.
01
Outside General Counsel
Outside general counsel advice for C-suite leadership.
02
Opportunity Identification
Procurement, partnership and grant opportunity identification.
03
Transaction & Project Structuring
Transaction and project structuring, from concept to execution.
04
Negotiation & Tender Strategy
Contract negotiation and advice; tender preparation and bidding strategy.
05
Training & Capacity Building
Specialized training to engage with international institutions.
06
Disputes & Implementation
Dispute resolution, arbitration support and project implementation.
04 ── KEY SECTORS
Sector knowledge.
Institutional perspective.
Focused advisory across seven sectors, connecting commercial priorities with the requirements of international institutions.
01
Telecommunications
02
Critical Minerals
03
Infrastructure
04
Health
05
Space
06
Construction
07
Technology
EXPLORE KEY ACHIEVEMENTS →
Experience brought by our people. Context for the work ahead.
05
PROFESSOR BENEDETTA AUDIA
When the stakes are high, the table matters.
Nearly two decades inside the United Nations system, prior leadership at DLA Piper, and deep experience across the project life cycle.
01
UNITED NATIONS
Nearly two decades
Institutional and legal frameworks for complex international projects.
02
DLA PIPER
Partner & practice chair
Prior leadership of the International Development practice.
03
ACADEMIA
GWU, Fordham & LUISS
Teaching procurement, contracting, fashion and art law.
04
CORE EXPERTISE
From procurement to disputes
Institutional rules connected to practical implementation.
06
BOOKS, MEDIA & INSIGHTS
Ideas, in print and in public.
An editorial home for books, media appearances and selected LinkedIn insights.
FEATURED MEDIA
IL SOLE 24 ORE
The advocate who solves problems by negotiating nations and companies.
BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS
01
The Legal Aspects of Blockchain
INTRODUCTION + CHAPTER 5
Implications of blockchain / DLT on the UN system.
02
Public Procurement Regulation in (a) Crisis?
CHAPTER 10 · UNOPS
Critical COVID-19 procurement and distribution.
RECOGNITION
2023
Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards
INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP
07
START A CONVERSATION
The right opportunity requires the right strategy.
Let’s talk about your next international project.
DIRECT INQUIRIES
benedetta.audia@intldevelopment.org