We are the leading representatives of foreign-affiliated companies doing business in Hampton Roads. Decisions with respect to any substantial trade matter are rarely confined to a single forum, require a single set of skills, or ignore economic, political or legal consequences. With years of experience, K&C attorneys involved in international trade and investment matters bring a full range of business, legal and economic services to companies engaged in international commerce. We are always willing to work hard at finding the best business and legal solutions for your company.
With our diverse experience in international business matters, chances are we’ve resolved problems or closed transactions similar to yours. We advise businesses engaged in both ‘outgoing’ and ‘incoming’ cross-border transactions.
We help importers and exporters answer questions such as:
How do I get paid?
Should I require a letter of credit?
What about foreign exchange controls?
What business entity works best for international trade?
Is a joint venture with an overseas company a viable solution?
What are the export controls I will be subject to?
How do I resolve a dispute?
Whose law applies in the sales contract?
How is performance measured?
What are the pros and cons of distributors and agents?
What are the Export Administration Regulations, and how might they effect the export of my freight?
In addition to partnering with preferred translation and interpretation services, we have in-house skills in the following languages:
Kaufman & Canoles has been privileged to represent numerous foreign-owned firms that have established a presence in Virginia, as well as represent domestic companies doing business outside the United States. We offer experience in:
structuring the U.S. in-bound investment,
setting up international distribution networks,
structuring foreign and domestic joint ventures, and
drafting international sales and licensing agreements.
We advise clients generally on issues such as:
incorporations,
export licensing,
foreign trade zones,
anti-boycott regulations,
competition laws,
international dispute resolution,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,
letters of credit,
Customs matters,
intellectual property protection,
foreign and U.S. tax considerations,
foreign and U.S. investment regulations, and
estate planning considerations.
With the many details businesses dealing in an international market must focus on, we can help you identify legal and business pitfalls and help you build on your strengths to get you where you want to go.
Although we encourage you to contact us if you have a legal matter requiring attention, any information you communicate to us by e-mail will not be assumed of confidential treatment until we agree that there is an attorney-client relationship between us. Nor will any communication between us establish such a relationship, unless and until we specially agree to serve as your attorneys, which we will not be able to do if you communicate with us by e-mail in connection with a matter for which we already represent you. You should be aware that the security of Internet e-mail is uncertain. By sending confidential or sensitive e-mail messages which are not encrypted you accept the risks of such uncertainty and possible lack of confidentiality over the Internet.
Although we encourage you to contact us if you have a legal matter requiring attention, any information you communicate to us by e-mail will not be assumed of confidential treatment until we agree that there is an attorney-client relationship between us. Nor will any communication between us establish such a relationship, unless and until we specially agree to serve as your attorneys, which we will not be able to do if you communicate with us by e-mail in connection with a matter for which we already represent you. You should be aware that the security of Internet e-mail is uncertain. By sending confidential or sensitive e-mail messages which are not encrypted you accept the risks of such uncertainty and possible lack of confidentiality over the Internet.