International Business Law.
Doing business across borders means two of everything: two regulators, two tax codes, two courts that might claim the dispute. We structure, document and defend international ventures so the second jurisdiction never surprises you, in step with our trade and arbitration teams.
60+Countries touched by client operations we advise
$1.2BIn cross-border transaction value structured
15Years advising internationally active businesses
Overview
International deals fail at the seams, not the headline. Entity choice, tax treaty, currency controls, enforcement of the award at the end — we draft for the seam lines so the venture holds in every country it touches.
Cross-border joint ventures and subsidiaries, foreign direct investment, distribution and agency networks, export and import structuring, double-taxation planning and treaty positions, and the dispute clauses that decide where a fight is fought.
Our London headquarters and associated counsel in Singapore work under one instruction with the Chicago team — so a company expanding into Europe, Africa or Asia gets one engagement letter, one point of contact, and advice that already assumes the other side of the border.
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One engagement letter, three jurisdictions, zero surprises at closing.Client survey, 2025
They flagged the currency-control issue before our own accountants did.CFO survey, 2024
Recent work
Matters we're proud of
Joint venture
US–EU manufacturing joint venture structured and closed
Market entry
African market entry structure for a US logistics group
Distribution
Pan-Asian distribution network documented, 9 countries
Treaty
Double-taxation position sustained in two jurisdictions
Latest articles and knowledge
Export controls are biting mid-market exporters now
Where should the arbitration clause send your dispute?
One team for every border you cross
Tell us where your business is going — we will map the legal path there.
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