As the world becomes more globalized, international trade issues become more common. Whether your business is a small company or multi-national corporation, you probably import materials, export products, license intellectual property rights, or conduct other cross-border transactions in some capacity.
An international trade lawyer from Sequoia Legal helps you comply with international trade regulations and other laws governing your business.
International trade law isn’t a standard field known to every lawyer. When you need representation in your international trade, customs, or finance transaction, you need international trade attorneys with a specific skillset. Your lawyer must have knowledge of:
Sequoia Legal has represented businesses of all sizes, from sole proprietors to multi-national corporate clients. When you need an import-export attorney, turn to Sequoia Legal.
Our international trade compliance lawyers also enjoy extensive experience in interpreting and advising on the following regulations and international trade agreements:
The experience that our global trade compliance lawyers have accumulated from resolving disputes over the foregoing matters is virtually unparalleled. Nevertheless, we seek to keep our clients out of disputes as much as possible by anticipating potential problems in advance.
To discuss your international transaction and how an experienced attorney can assist you, contact Sequoia Legal for a consultation today.
We advise both multinationals and SMEs on import/export issues relating to trade to and from North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The international trade puzzle includes many pieces, including but not limited to:
Fortunately, our international trade lawyers are knowledgeable and experienced in all of these areas and more. Knowledge and experience are not enough, of course. We also keep current on the ever-changing international trade environment so that we can help you meet your company's individual business objectives while remaining in compliance with applicable law.
We represent various business entities, including multinational corporations, business groups, SMEs, and non-profit organizations. Our cases frequently involve high-stakes transactions and complex compliance matters in various industries, including medical device manufacturing, inbound foreign investment, and technology coming out of industries subject to US export restrictions, such as:
We also work with businesses that regularly require authorizations from foreign governments and companies that bid on foreign government contracts.
Every international business transaction is unique. We create a tailored legal strategy based on your particular needs, goals, and budget. We work closely with you to find the appropriate trade remedies for your business.
For over a decade, our lawyers have advised clients who conduct business in many countries around the world. Our experience gives us keen insight into navigating international transactions and business, including finding solutions for customs enforcement issues.
Many of our lawyers have worked at the most prestigious law firms in the nation and earned some of the legal profession's highest honors, including selection as Super Lawyers and receiving the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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The dedicated attorneys at Sequoia Legal have the experience and knowledge to help you with your international law issues. Whether you are developing a compliance plan to avoid running afoul of international regulations or facing an enforcement action for an alleged breach of U.S. or international traffic laws, we can tailor a legal strategy to guide you through your international business issues. Contact us today.
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International trade compliance is a process whereby all goods and services entering or leaving a country must comply with all applicable regulations and restrictions. These may include import/export licenses, disclosure requirements, payment of taxes and duties, etc. Since regulations and requirements are typically complex and multi-layered, unintentional non-compliance is common.
Restricted dual-use items include goods, technology, software, and documentation that could be used for either civilian or military purposes. Because of their possible military use, the export of such items is typically restricted in various ways. It is critical that you comply with the rules because violating them could result in not only hefty civil fines but even criminal liability in some cases.
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issues the Entity List, which is a part of the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The Entity List is a list of names of foreign individuals, organizations, and governments that US persons are prohibited from trading with or that they must obtain a special license for exports, reexports, and domestic transfers of exported goods. Specific licensing requirements may vary among the individuals and organizations on the Entity List.
You do not need to apply at all as long as the technology qualifies for treatment under EAR99 of the Export Administration Regulations or if an exception applies. Otherwise, you must apply for an export license as soon as you intend to transfer technology to a foreign national located in the US, if transfer to the foreign national’s home country would need an export license.