International Business

Success in today's global marketplace requires an understanding of a unique array of dynamic and unique risks. It is not enough simply to transact sales in the international market. To thrive and compete, your business must have a trusted partner who has knowledge and experience in everything from foreign market entry and expansion to global sourcing and strategic tax planning. McLane has been serving the needs of all types of businesses involved in inbound and outbound international commerce, from closely-held companies and partnerships to regional, national and multinational corporations.

We have assisted domestic and foreign business clients with:

Immigration and visas
Financing and credit arrangements
Selection and formation of legal entity
Foreign Government Investment Incentive Plans (capital, employment, training, research and development grants and clawback agreements)
International taxation strategies
Protection of intellectual property, including foreign patents, trademarks and copyrights
Resolution of disputes, foreign arbitration, mediation and litigation
International mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
Import and export issues

Our attorneys have also assisted clients in various aspects of transactions, including:

Pre-contract documents (memorandum of agreement; letters of intent, comfort letters)
Financing and credit arrangements
Licenses and cross licenses (hardware, software, trademarks, technology, and patents)
Product sale and distribution agreements; sales agency agreements
Teaming and strategic alliances
Procurement and subcontracting; global sourcing and outsourcing; manufacturing; kitting and assembly; logistics, inventory and production management
Design, development and engineering; repair/service agreements
Marketing, branding and advertising
Equity joint ventures, with ancillary agreements such as management assistance, strategic sourcing, and technology transfers

But, we don't stop there. We have experience in providing negotiation assistance abroad. Our attorneys can help your business seek out effective business, contractual and strategic partnerships throughout the world. We can facilitate your activities with the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services as well as provide advice on tax and employment issues for relocating personnel.

McLane has a long history of providing the highest quality legal services to clients engaged in international trade. We understand the need to respond quickly, not only to our international clients' routine issues but also to the unique issues and emerging global opportunities which accompany growth and change with a business. We appreciate the need of our international business clients to receive advice and counsel rendered in a familiar language. McLane is fortunate to have several bilingual individuals among its members.

We are a full-service law firm committed to meeting the needs of our clients. Our constant objective is to provide timely solutions and completed transactions at a reasonable cost. McLane offers responsiveness, the highest quality legal work, experience in the global marketplace, and a commitment to accomplishing our international clients' goals efficiently, effectively, and successfully.