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VandeventerBlack LLP

International Business

Who we are:

The International Business Team at Vandeventer Black services the needs of international investors (businesses or individuals) seeking to locate operations in or trade with the United States.  We also serve U.S. companies setting up operations internationally or engaging in international trade.  With an office in Hamburg, Germany, we are perfectly situated to assist U.S. companies in Northern Europe.  Our Team also has a wide network with lawyers around the world, particularly in Europe.  This network has been built up over years of continued work with European clients and through our foreign attorney intern program.

What we can do for you:

Depending upon the individual needs of the client, an integrated program of strategic advice regarding appropriate corporate vehicles, tax advantaged planning for multinational operations, site acquisitions, zoning exceptions, and immigration requirements for executives and employees is provided in a clear, cohesive and cost-effective program. Our Team handles matters for businesses ranging in size from small partnerships to Fortune 500 companies who are engaged in international trade. Examples of completed projects are available on request.

Our expertise is focused on, but not limited to:

  • Choice of Corporate Structure and Formation of Companies
  • Joint Venture Agreements
  • Contractual Arrangements:  Licensing Agreements/Distributorship Agreements/Sales & Service Agreements/Production and Supply Agreements/Franchise Agreements
  • Logistic Agreements
  • Registration of Trademarks and Copyrights/Protection of Intellectual Property
  • Customs Laws and Import Service
  • International Transportation Law (bills of lading/COGSA/Int. Conventions)
  • Tax Implications
  • Immigration Requirements
  • Employment Regulations
  • Arbitration and Alternative dispute resolution

We can communicate with you if necessary in the following languages:
-French
-Norwegian
-Danish
-Nepali
-Urdu
-Gujarati
-German
-Swedish
-Spanish
-Hindi
-Punjabi

For more information, please contact Katharina Brekke Powers at 757.446.8663 or by email: kbpowers@vanblk.com