I'm thinking they'll go for duel trials, both in the EU and in the U.S.
The wording "seeking advice" floors me a bit. They should already be familiar with the landscape of how to move a drug through the regulatory process in the EU. And I believe they are. The potential partner/s they seek or have a tem sheet with would certainly be familiar. So, if they're just asking, "how do I fill out an application", well, that would just irk the heck out of me.
Get the partnership and funding and kick this puppy in gear!!
Show me the money $IPIX!!