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)
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