International
International Business & Trade
Advice for companies that buy, sell, invest or operate across borders.
Overview
What this involves
Working across borders means working inside more than one legal system at once. Contracts, customs rules, licensing, currency and dispute resolution can all point in different directions.
KMC Justice advises companies expanding abroad, foreign companies entering the United States, and individuals who run cross-border businesses.
How We Assist
How KMC Justice Can Assist
We structure the relationship first, then prepare the agreements that carry it, including supply, distribution, agency and joint venture terms. We also look at import and export rules, and at how a dispute would be resolved and enforced. Where foreign law governs, we work with local counsel.
Scope
Matters We Handle
- Cross-border supply and distribution agreements
- Agency, franchise and licensing arrangements
- Joint ventures and strategic alliances
- Import, export and customs questions
- Entering the US market through a subsidiary or branch
- Dispute resolution clauses and enforcement abroad
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a local lawyer in the other country too?
Often yes, for questions of that country's law. We coordinate with local counsel so that the advice fits together.
Which court or arbitration forum should my contract choose?
That depends on where the other party's assets are and where an award or judgment could be enforced. We set out the options.
Can you help a foreign company start selling in the United States?
Yes. That usually involves choosing a structure, setting up contracts and checking regulatory requirements.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different. Contact us to discuss yours.
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