International law firms

International law firms provide global businesses, investors and entrepreneurs with a range of legal services. Such law firms will normally have offices in countries across the world. Having offices abroad allows international law firms to provide their clients with multi-jurisdictional legal and commercial advice.

Below is a list of some of the areas of law international law firms could help you or your business with:

Cross-border litigation
Setting up a subsidiary or branch office abroad
Foreign direct investment (FDI)
International trade (e.g. selling goods and services to a foreign company)
Insurance, energy and shipping matters
Aviation
Mergers and acquisitions of foreign companies

Below are two examples:

FDI

You or your company may wish to invest in other companies in other jurisdictions abroad, for example, India. Whether investing solely, or as part of joint venture, international law firms can advise you on the relevant rules and regulations. For example, to invest in India you may need to seek approval from the relevant authorities before investing (depending on what you are investing in). In some markets, there is also a cap on how much a non-resident Indian can invest.

Setting up a branch or subsidiary office abroad

International law firms can advise you on all the paperwork and formalities that come with setting up an office abroad. They will also be able to provide you with advice on the relevant tax implications which may be different from your home country.

If you would like to obtain legal advice and information on finding international law firms, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist commercial solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local commercial solicitors please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.