International Business Law
and International Trade
Integrated legal solutions for import/export companies, foreign investment and multinationals, covering international trade contracts and cross-border dispute resolution.
Safe Global Expansion
- Protecting investments: Understanding foreign investment laws and investment protection treaties (BITs).
- Procurement efficiency: Master international trade terms (Incoterms 2020) and distribution contracts.
- Risk mitigation: International dispute resolution mechanisms and commercial arbitration.
Available Programmes (8)
Drafting and Managing International Trade Contracts
5 daysDrafting international sale of goods contracts under the Vienna Convention (CISG) and ICC rules.
Key topics:
- Applying Incoterms 2020 effectively.
- Force majeure and hardship clauses in international contracts.
- International payment methods (letters of credit, LC).
International Commercial Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
5 daysArbitration procedures before international centres (ICC, LCIA, DIAC) and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.
Key topics:
- Drafting a model arbitration clause to avoid nullity.
- Choosing the applicable law and the seat of arbitration.
- Procedures for challenging arbitral awards.
Foreign Investment Laws and Investor Protection
4 daysLegal frameworks for foreign direct investment (FDI), investment incentives, and mechanisms for protecting foreign capital.
Key topics:
- Foreign ownership regulations and establishing joint-venture companies.
- Bilateral investment treaties (BITs).
- Investment dispute settlement (ICSID).
Franchising and Agency Contracts
3 - 4 daysLegal aspects of granting and operating franchises, intellectual property rights, and agency and distribution agreements.
Key topics:
- Franchise agreement clauses and trademark protection.
- The difference between franchise, agency and distribution.
- Termination of the franchise agreement and compensation.
Joint Venture Agreements
4 daysStructuring strategic alliances, shareholders' agreements and managing international partnerships.
Key topics:
- Choosing the legal form of the joint venture (Equity vs Contractual).
- Control and management mechanisms in the JV.
- Exit Strategies.
International Tax Law and the Prevention of Double Taxation
3 - 4 daysUnderstanding double taxation treaties, Transfer Pricing and international tax compliance (BEPS).
Key topics:
- Value Added Tax (VAT) in international trade.
- Tax structuring for multinational companies.
- Tax information exchange agreements.
Trade Compliance, Export Controls and Sanctions
3 daysManaging compliance risk in international trade, economic sanctions, and anti-corruption laws (FCPA/UK Bribery Act).
Key topics:
- Screening business partners.
- Export licences and dual-use goods.
- Internal compliance programmes for international companies.
International Protection of Intellectual Property (WIPO)
4 daysRegistering and protecting trademarks and patents internationally through the Madrid System and the PCT.
Key topics:
- The TRIPS Agreement and intellectual property rights.
- Technology transfer contracts and international licensing.
- Combating counterfeiting and commercial piracy.
A Global Business Perspective
Programmes designed to enable companies to operate with confidence in international markets, delivered by international legal experts and commercial arbitrators.
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Our international law team is ready to design solutions tailored to your global expansion.
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+966 11 244 2210International Business Law Brochure
Contains programme details.
International Standards
Intl Chamber of Commerce
Standard Practices
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
UK Institute