"What does ‘FCA Stuttgart,
Germany,’ mean, and is it risky?" "Do I really have to do all this paperwork to
send a single shipment to London?" "The bank just told me there were discrepancies
with the Letter of Credit, whose problem is that?"
Over 95% of the world's population lives outside the United States, and
as the world continues to become ever more integrated, it is increasingly essential to engage vendors, customers, and business
partners
abroad. Importing and exporting,
whether as your primary occupation or as only a part of your business, can be
both exciting and rewarding, but entering the international market place is not
easy and carries both commercial and legal risk. At the Law Office of Alexander Hornaday, LLC we know what is
involved in cross-border business transactions, and we can help you plan to
avoid as many of the pitfalls as possible. Not only are we trained and
experienced in the legal aspects of international trade, but we also have
familiarity with the business considerations and calculations involved in
importing or exporting goods.
For example, we can help you
- Assess and manage the risk that operating internationally
may pose for other aspects of your business;
- Determine and negotiate favorable contract
terms with your
foreign partners and colleagues;
- Navigate the many regulatory schemes governing
international commerce;
- Comply with import or export documentary requirements and
develop an import and export management system;
- Work with your customs broker and freight
forwarder to
ensure your goods get through port;
- Find and work with local counsel in foreign countries
because we are not licensed to practice law
in foreign jurisdictions; and
- Whatever else your international venture may require!
In addition to the legal counsel we offer, we have a wide
network of international business professionals, including consultants,
translators, and experienced importers and exporters.
Remember: the
best and least expensive time to consult an attorney is before problems arise!
