Services
Contracts
Drafting, negotiation and review of complex international transactions, including:
* Sales and Service Contracts
* Large-scale Contracts in Developing Countries
* Standard Contracts
* Licensing Agreements (Hardware, Software)
* Joint Ventures / Alliances
* Distributorships / Reseller Agreements
* Agencies / Sales Reps
* Consultancy
* Intra-Group Agreements
* Technology Development Agreements
* Purchase and Sale of Non-U.S. Businesses
Entities
* Selection of the most advantageous business entity in a specific country or market
* Establishment of entities (subsidiaries, branches, rep offices) in the U.S. and abroad. Maintenance and dissolution of entities
* Identification of potential international tax issues; opportunities for tax planning
Regulatory Issues
* Advising on questions and corporate compliance programs for U.S. regulations affecting international business:
* Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
* Anti-boycott Regulations
Intellectual Property
* Consulting on trademark and copyright issues; drafting of license agreements
Other
* General advice on related areas, such as export controls, customs duties, expatriates, letters of credit