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Conducting business across world borders is complicated, and the U.S. requires businesses to comply with various regulatory systems to do business outside the country.

Sequoia Legal is an international business law firm in Denver, Colorado with the experience and knowledge to guide you through your international business transactions.

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Your Foremost International Business Attorney in Denver

Every cross-border transaction faces unique legal challenges that depend on the nations, businesses, and subject matter involved in the deal. A Denver international business law attorney from Sequoia Legal helps your large, mid-sized, or small business identify and comply with the legal framework that governs your global transaction.

Sequoia Legal has experience representing U.S. and foreign clients doing business in Europe, Russia, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. Each Sequoia Legal attorney for international business transactions has advised U.S. and non-U.S. foreign companies and organizations, entrepreneurs, and individuals on U.S. and international law governing exports, imports, international agreements, cross-border investment, and technology transfers.

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We also help clients structure their foreign investments, including foreign direct investment in the U.S.

Sequoia Legal researches any export control, sanction, or embargo that could apply to your business deal and finds a way for you to comply with the law.

Full-Service Representation for Cross-Border & International Business Issues

Foreign relations and regulations change on a dime. As they do, national and regional lawmakers create, change, and remove legal and procedural requirements to do business in their jurisdictions. These laws impose highly technical import/export controls, licensing requirements, sanctions, and other requirements that all businesses must satisfy. Sequoia Legal's attorneys assist clients in complying with these requirements to avoid civil or even criminal penalties.

  • Export Control Compliance

    Sequoia Legal researches export control law, determines how it applies to you, and develops a compliance program for you to legally import/export your goods and services. We assist clients with:

    • Export Control License Requirements;
    • US Export Control Compliance;
    • Export Administration Regulations (EAR);
    • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR);
    • Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Compliance;
    • Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Requirements;
    • Tariff Classification;
    • Voluntary Disclosures.

    The best way to deal with export restrictions is to be proactive. Our attorneys perform export compliance audits, oversee export compliance classifications, train employees to handle compliance tasks, and provide support and technical assistance for ongoing projects and business expansions.

    We also represent businesses targeted for investigation for export control violations.

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  • ITAR & EAR Compliance

    The U.S. Departments of Defense and Commerce restrict transfers of military and dual-use equipment and technical data outside the U.S. These rules cover everything from weapons to encryption software. Businesses that need ITAR and EAR compliance programs include:

    • Defense contractors
    • Suppliers to defense contractors
    • Manufacturers of dual-use technology that could power military technology

    Sequoia Legal determines whether ITAR and EAR apply and develops compliance plans if needed.

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  • OFAC Economic Sanctions Compliance

    All nations use sanctions and embargoes in their foreign relations. The Office of Foreign Assets Control currently has sanctions in place in at least a dozen countries, and it expects companies like yours to research where you can and cannot do business.

    The OFAC list is always subject to change. The shifting lists of people, businesses, and countries subject to sanctions expose your business to accidental sanctions violations.

    OFAC lawyers from Sequoia Legal can review the jurisdictions where you do business. We also look at the businesses and individuals with whom you work. The firm develops an economic sanctions compliance plan and trains your officers and employees to spot potential economic sanctions issues.

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  • International Trade & Cross-Border Transactions

    Any time you transfer currency, stock, property, or other financial obligations across an international border, you must comply with international trade law. Your business will probably need to report the transaction to the appropriate customs authorities and pay any import or export duties imposed on the deal.

    In addition to the possible tax implications of these deals, you must prepare for multi-jurisdictional legal issues. A skilled attorney from Sequoia Legal can negotiate contract terms, dispute resolution mechanisms, and enforcement provisions before your transaction and ensure your business is fully protected if any disputes arise.

    About International Trade & Cross-Border Transactions

  • CFIUS Regulations of Foreign Investments

    The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency committee that oversees investments in U.S. companies by foreign entities.

    Whether you are an international investor acquiring shares in a U.S. company or a domestic business seeking foreign investment, you need to assess your risk of a CFIUS review and a plan to facilitate the approval of your deal.

    An attorney from Sequoia Legal can guide you through the CFIUS review process and work with all parties to the investment to submit all the information required for approval.

    About CFIUS Regulations of Foreign Investments

  • Voluntary Self-Disclosure

    Penalties for violating OFAC or EAR include fines. If the violation was committed knowingly, the business and its principals could face federal criminal charges.

    To mitigate your company's potential liability, the U.S. Department of Justice allows you to have an international corporate lawyer voluntarily self-disclose a violation. This program helps you avoid enforcement actions when you and your company face potential liability for violations.

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  • FCPA & Anti-Corruption

    Doing business in a foreign country sometimes requires questionable actions. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits companies from using company money to bribe foreign officials. It also requires every business to maintain records to prove it has not violated FCPA.

    Avoiding FCPA requires a compliance program and aggressive training of your employees. Sequoia Legal is well-versed in FCPA compliance and will help you avoid getting entangled in FCPA regulatory matters.

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Our Successful Cases

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Innovative Employee Buyout: Structuring Complex Asset Acquisition and Business Formation

Our team structured an employee-led buyout of a manufacturing business, aligning legal, tax, and operational needs.

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Expediting Global Market Entry: Navigating Export Control Regulations

We helped a space-tech manufacturer obtain a fast-tracked export classification, enabling international market entry and legal compliance.

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Navigating Complex International Corporate Restructuring

Sequoia Legal led a global corporate restructuring, creating a centralized holding structure and ensuring regulatory compliance across borders.

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Supporting a Search Fund in Acquiring and Growing a Business

Sequoia Legal guided a search fund through formation, acquisition, and growth of a manufacturing business—boosting revenue by 25%, improving margins, and attracting new capital. Our legal support positioned the fund for long-term success in the private equity landscape.

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Implementing Robust FCPA and Export Compliance Programs

Sequoia Legal developed custom FCPA and export compliance programs for a global manufacturer, enabling international expansion, regulatory approval, and risk mitigation. The programs earned praise from authorities and empowered employees to uphold ethical practices across operations.

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Conducting Voluntary Disclosures for Export Control Violations

Sequoia Legal guided a tech company through voluntary disclosure of export violations, avoiding penalties and preserving market access. We led internal investigations, submitted filings to BIS and DDTC, and implemented corrective actions to strengthen compliance and demonstrate proactive governance.

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Assisting in the Sale of a Technology Startup

Sequoia Legal advised a tech startup on its successful sale to a larger company, handling deal structuring, due diligence, and negotiations. The founders secured a strong valuation, key staff were retained, and the acquirer integrated the startup’s technology smoothly and strategically.

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Contact Denver Cross-Border Business Law Firm for Support

Contact Sequoia Legal for corporate compliance, litigation, and administrative law services or discuss foreign business operations with an international business attorney in Colorado.

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Industries Our Colorado International Business Lawyers Serve

Our Denver international business law firm has experience representing:

  • American enterprises taking foreign investments;
  • Foreign firms expanding into the United States;
  • Companies manufacturing and/or exporting defense-related services and products;
  • Technology companies subject to U.S. export restrictions including:
    • Electronics
    • Software and machine learning
    • Sensors and lasers
  • U.S. companies with significant international operations and exposure to possible FCPA/anti-bribery liability, such as:
    • Entities that require frequent permits from foreign governments
    • Firms that often bid on foreign government contracts

Protect Your International Business with Us!

Contact Sequoia Legal's international business lawyers today. Let our experienced business lawyers guide you through the legal complexities. Schedule a free consultation.

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General Outside Counsel for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Premium yet cost-effective outside counsel. Gain the guidance of internationally practiced attorneys at competitive fixed fees offering up to 20% lower rates than standard billing.

Internationally fluent, highly adept counsel. Our knowledge spans commercial, corporate, and international business transactions law. We craft tailored solutions for even the most complex global legal matters.

Responsive advisors dedicated to your success. Access to our counsel provides the confidence of support when you need it most with prompt advice and solutions from professionals invested in helping you thrive.

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Why Hire Our International Corporate Attorneys from Denver?

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    Big Law Experience

    Experience matters when your company needs an international business lawyer. Every agency that reviews and regulates cross-border deals has a unique legal structure and uses unique procedures. Our attorneys have vast experience and can advise clients about the best ways to structure and report deals for the best chance at approval.

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    Reasonable Costs

    Sequoia Legal offers highly competitive rates and fee structures for a top-tier business law firm. We do not believe that premium service must come at an exorbitant cost. With transparency and budget-sensitive pricing, gain access to knowledgeable attorneys focused on your long-term success and advantage.

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    Long-Term Relationships

    With client partnerships spanning lifetimes, our attorneys are invested in client success as proven allies, advocates, and confidants. The longevity of our relationships signals our dedication and ability to provide strategic counsel for lasting client achievement. We guide businesses to success as trusted advisors shaping futures rather than just attorneys handling cases.

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Meet Our Colorado International Business Lawyers

  • Founding Partner

    Andrew Lopez

    Andrew advises foreign and domestic companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs on a broad range of corporate and international regulatory and transactional issues.

  • Partner

    Hunter Boone

    Hunter focuses on general corporate matters, healthcare compliance, international trade laws, and anti-kickback regulations.

  • Brian Fonville

    Of Counsel

    Brian Fonville

    With experience as a transactional lawyer in finance and corporate matters in New York City, Brian boasts great experience in cross-border commercial transactions, software licenses, and investment funds.

  • Of Counsel

    Laura A. Lopez

    With experience both as a Litigator at Davis Polk & Wardwell and as General Counsel of a private global merchant advisory and investment firm, Laura provides advice on a wide range of issues impacting businesses including dispute resolution.

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    Christina Murray

    Christina is a recent graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she received the Irving P. Andrews Award for Outstanding Law Graduate as well as the Student Leadership award.

  • Josh Wallenstein

    Of Counsel

    Josh Wallenstein

    Managing Member of the Wallenstein Law Group, Josh offers no-nonsense solutions to a variety of compliance and risk management issues.

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    Nick Vail

    Being a corporate and transactional attorney, Nick's focus is in mergers & acquisitions, guiding clients through all deal phases. He also covers business formation, governance, and diverse contract drafting, serving clients nationally and internationally.

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Our law firm proudly serves clients throughout Colorado, offering legal representation and dedicated support to our community.

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