Expert international trade law firm

We advise clients on what they can and cannot do under sanctions legislation and the consequences of any sanctions violations. We assist with due diligence on potential counterparties and target companies and businesses to check that they are not affected by sanctions. We draft appropriate contractual protections and advise on the consequences of sanctions on existing contracts and investments. We advise on compliance programmes and provide training. Our expertise covers both financial and trade sanctions.

We advise on the application of export controls to products and on whether exemptions or licences may be available.

We advise on all aspects of the import and export of goods and customs, including classification and quotas, country of origin, and customs enquiries and investigations.

We advise on anti-dumping and anti-subsidy legislation and related investigations.

We advise on topics such as deforestation, supply chain due diligence rules and decarbonisation measures.

We advise on the effects of Free Trade Agreements and other treaties between countries and on trade policy, including with reference to proposed commercial transactions.

We advise on the EU-UK Trade Cooperation Agreement and on legal risks associated with Brexit, including supply chain risk (tariffs and other sources of trade friction), regulatory divergence, human resources and the cross border provision of services.

We advise on anti-bribery, anti-fraud and anti-money laundering policies and practices and assist with compliance including the provision of training. We also advise on investigations by regulators and on litigation in this area, including on an international basis.