International trade laws
International trade is more complex than trading within the UK, as you need to know not only about the laws of the UK, but also about the laws of the country with which you are planning to export to or import from. International trade laws may also govern your transactions. You may need to deal with bodies such as customs and other government authorities, banks and financial services, and international carriers. Having said this, trade within the EU may be less complex, as the trading practices, regulations and standards are largely uniform throughout the EU.
International trade laws therefore refer to a mixture of domestic laws and public international law that applies to transactions of goods and services across countries. There are various international trade laws and treaties that govern these transactions. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) establishes a comprehensive code of legal rules governing the formation of contracts for the international sale of goods, the obligations of the buyer and seller, remedies for breach of contract and other aspects of the contract. There are also international trade laws governing commercial dispute resolution (specifically conciliation and arbitration), international payments, international transport of goods, intellectual property, and electronic commerce.
Specialist international trade solicitors can assist you with the following:
• International contracts
• International payment terms and protection
• Resolving cross-border disputes
• Tariffs and other protective measures
• Customs issues
• International transport
• International Intellectual Property protection
• EC/International Competition law
• EC Trade law
If you would like to obtain legal advice on international trade laws, Contact Law can put you in touch with local specialist commercial / trade solicitors free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local specialist commercial / trade solicitors please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.
- Last Updated on 02/03/2010
