Expert international trade law firm
Leading experts in international trade law, including sanctions, export control, customs, anti-dumping, sustainability, Free Trade Agreements, implications of Brexit, anti-bribery and anti-corruption
Trade law can present major challenges when doing business internationally, unless the risks are managed carefully. We advise our clients on navigating these risks and maximising the opportunities for international trade. We work with our clients to achieve their objectives in a compliant manner, assisted by our understanding of the aims and priorities of the regulators. We have the commercial acumen to ensure that your business runs smoothly day-to-day and delivers major projects on time and on budget.
Main areas of practice
Within our international trade law offering, our experts advise on:
Sanctions
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.
Export controls
We advise on the application of export controls to products and on whether exemptions or licences may be available.
Customs
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.
Anti-dumping
We advise on anti-dumping and anti-subsidy legislation and related investigations.
Sustainability
We advise on topics such as deforestation, supply chain due diligence rules and decarbonisation measures.
Free Trade Agreements
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.
Implications of Brexit
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.
Anti-bribery and anti-corruption
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.
Our clients
Our specialist international trade lawyers advise and represent businesses of all sizes, public and private, and across all industry sectors, based in the UK and internationally.
