The International Law & Immigration Group at Meyer, Unkovic & Scott works with United States companies having varying degrees of experience in international business transactions. Our clients include entrepreneurial start-up companies new to the international business community, mid-sized companies already involved in international ventures, and multinational companies seeking advice on maintaining or expanding their established international businesses.
Our attorneys have provided legal services for clients in over 50 countries. The Group’s experience extends to transactions throughout the EC, Central Europe, selected African and Middle Eastern countries, South and Central America, and the major economies of the Pacific Rim. We have handled extensive dealings in China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Examples of these transactions include:
- Implementing agent and distributor networks
- Establishing foreign subsidiaries
- Structuring foreign direct investment into U.S. businesses and/or real estate
- Preparing financial documentation, including letters of credit and guarantees
- Drafting licensing arrangements
- Structuring joint venture relationships
- Advising on compliance with U.S. export regulations
- Forming export trading companies
- Avoiding problems under U.S. immigration laws
- Counseling on compliance with The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)