International trade law can be defined as the set of legal rules that govern trade (goods or services) between different countries. Its purpose is to facilitate international business transactions.

Thus, when a company wants to abhor a commercial operation abroad, it is called upon to know the rules of international trade.

International trade law is a very complex subject that involves several branches of law (commercial law, banking law, business law, company law, international payment law). It can also create conflicts between international economic actors, since several laws of different nationalities may be involved, the resolution of which requires the intervention of an international lawyer well versed in the dimension of international trade.

Why Hire an International Trade Lawyer?

International trade law is a complex discipline, because it calls upon several different and international rules, which justifies the intervention of a lawyer specialized in the matter. Thus, the creation of a business abroad, the drafting or negotiation of international contracts or even the launch of an international subsidiary must be well prepared by an international trade professional, on the one hand.

On the other hand, international trade engages the responsibility of economic operators whose non-compliance can lead to disputes. In this case, only the specialized lawyer is competent to prepare the files and present the parties before the competent court.

To this end, our law firm can intervene in all areas concerning international trade law. Thus, our skills consist in advising companies and States in the drafting, negotiation or even modification of contracts of an international nature. We also support companies and States in the establishment of structures or in the creation of international projects.

We have our policy for the success of our services. For example, initially, we study the legislation of the country in which our client wishes to create his projects to see if the tax policy of the host country is favorable to him.

Moreover, international trade is an area that can always give rise to disputes between the contracting parties. Also, the prevention of litigation and the management of risks or possible difficulties constitute real reflections for companies or States.

Moreover, in an international context, other difficulties are added which involve various jurisdictions, laws, languages. Thus, faced with all these questions, companies or States find difficulties. But our firm is also competent in matters of arbitration which could answer you for all this. In short, dispute resolution is also part of our field.

Finally, our law firm accompanies, assists, advises and defends in all fields relating to international commercial law.

The international trade contract

A contract is called commercial when it presents a commercial act or when at least one party is a trader.

The international trade contract is defined as a commercial contract comprising at least one foreign element. The foreign element can relate to different things: domicile, nationality, place of performance of the contract, etc.

Thus, several types of commercial contracts of an international nature can be concluded, such as the (distribution contract), more precisely the “franchise” contract. A franchise contract is a contract by which a franchisor transfers its know-how (brand, brand, etc.) to the franchisee that the latter will operate in return for remuneration. Thus, the subject of the contract may relate, for example, to the sale of drinks, shoes, clothing, etc.

Thus, as an expert in international trade law, our law firm can intervene at all stages in relation to this discipline. Indeed, advice, support, assistance and even litigation are our skills. Thus, we advise in the drafting or negotiation of contractual clauses of an international nature.

The lawyer in international trade law

First, the lawyer of international trade law is a person who knows a lot of foreign laws. He knows the attribution of the competent jurisdiction and the applicable law in a practical case. He must also know English which is a fairly important language in international trade. He must also have the ability to legally analyze files with an international purpose, and the different legislations.

Finally, for all your international trade questions, our law firm can answer them: advice, support, assistance and defense are our skills. Your satisfaction remains our priority!