UK Companies Exporting
International business presents many opportunities for your business to expand operations in new markets. For your business to succeed requires careful consideration of the legal aspects of commercial rules in different countries, alongside the UK export and import regulations. Each country or region presents a unique prospect and a set of risks that should be clearly understood. Our team of corporate/commercial and property experts can provide guidance and links to legal advice for all overseas activities. The international law team have established links with the UK government trade organisations and have regular contact with law firms around the world to ensure you are fully prepared for international trade.
Services
- Export contracts
- Credit control
- Agent & distribution links
- Sourcing local advisors
- Purchase foreign properties
Benefits
- Overseas legal security
- Business law clarified
- Employment risks explained
- Export rules understood
Contacts
- Call Alistair Latham or Simon Gittings for further details of how we can help on 01482 324591
- See our 'case examples'
- View details of our experienced international law team
Case Example
International Business
Our international law team acted for an English subsidiary owned by a Dutch parent company that acquired a UK business with operations across Europe. In a number of transactions during the acquisition process Stamp Jackson & Procter set up a shell company to hold the assets and employees interests whilst the extent of any unknown liabilities was established. This method was discussed and approved by the client to deal with the important aspects of employees based in a foreign jurisdiction. Once the liabilities were established the assets could be moved into a new company group.
The process protected our client's interest by using a form of business quarantine to ensure the risks were fully understood. This involved dealing directly with French and Dutch tax laws, French landlords, French asset rental agents alongside co-ordinating surveyors, contractors, architects and insurance brokers. Following on from this our team acted for the Dutch parent on a due diligence exercise on a potential share purchase of an English group of companies.
