Practice Areas

Overview

Laws and Regulations Affecting International or Cross-Jurisdictional Commercial and Private Activities, Transactions, Assets, and Opportunities

Doing business presents complex challenges. Doing business internationally adds even more complexity, and it demands the navigation of not only domestic law and law of other countries in which business is or may be conducted, but also of any current treaties, agreements, and restrictions on trade and finance by economic sanctions. Laws and regulations may change during the course of a business transaction or investment project. If your organization currently operates internationally or is considering expanding beyond the borders of the U.S., then it is critical to have lawyers on your side who have the requisite international knowledge and skill to advise on the best course of action.

Disputes, Supervening Illegality

Contractual disputes between organizations or authorities in multiple countries can raise issues such as choice of law, interpretation of foreign law, and the enforcement of judgments. However, a carefully constructed contract can play a critical role, reduce risks, and give your business distinct advantages. For example, parties can choose to include a clause indicating their choice of jurisdiction, i.e., where they would like any future dispute to be litigated. Your lawyer will craft agreements that include forum selection that is favorable to the needs and wants of your organization. There are limits, however, on the freedom of contract that parties are given to include terms into their agreement. In particular, clauses indicating where the parties to a contract want their disputes to be litigated may not always be controlling depending on the laws of the jurisdiction(s) involved and / or the nature of the dispute.

Contracts and Relationships

Further, even after taking feasible precautions when it comes to the formation of a contract, your organization may still run into trouble after the fact. Contractual disputes can arise for a few different reasons—a difference in interpretation of a material term of the contract by the parties, a change in circumstances in one or both of the parties, a manifest breach of contract, or a change in the applicable law governing the contract due to the actions of a sovereign or multiple sovereigns. Whatever contractual challenge you may be facing, an experienced international contract attorney can help you navigate through difficult times by framing your arguments in such a way as to maximize your chances of reaching your goals within the constraints of the law.

Our Lawyers

The Eren Law Firm is comprised of lawyers who possess unrivaled experience, knowledge, and respected reputations. This legal expertise comes paired with knowledge and understanding of the business of their clients, as well as an understanding and keen appreciation of how laws and regulations impact that business.