Methods of Doing Business
Lawyers in our International Business Group counsel clients in selection of business entity and assist in the formation of both domestic and foreign partnerships, joint ventures and corporations.
Mergers and Acquisitions
We represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, and similar transactions where one or more of the parties is a foreign entity or national.
Finance
We assist clients in arranging and documenting loans and other financing transactions with foreign lenders.
International Contracts and Licenses
Our lawyers have extensive experience in developing and negotiating contracts for the sale of goods, license agreements, and distribution agreements. In consultation with foreign counsel, we also assist clients in structuring contracts to comply with foreign law.
Tax Considerations
We advise clients regarding special tax rules applicable to international transactions, to noncitizens, and to American citizens in foreign countries. Areas of expertise include formation and operation of foreign subsidiaries, foreign investment and investment in the United States, borrowing of Eurodollars, and transfer of appreciated property outside the United States.
Regulation of International Business Practices
Lawyers in our International Business Group are knowledgeable concerning a wide variety of laws governing international business transactions, including foreign investment reporting requirements, export licensing requirements, Exon-Florio notification requirements, and rules governing international protection of intellectual property.
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