International Trade and Inward Investment

Working increasingly with global and international businesses, and with UK businesses trading overseas, our experienced team can support businesses in trading internationally.

We can assist with:

  • Co-ordinating multi-jurisdictional and cross border transactions
  • International trade
  • International distribution and agency agreements
  • International brand protection and intellectual property.

We are members of the International Bar Association (IBA) and the International Network of Boutique Law Firms (INBLF).

We also work closely with a number of trusted and experienced overseas law firms with whom we have developed excellent working relationships over many years.

Inward Investment

The United Kingdom remains a leading destination and centre for inward investment, consistently out-performing its European neighbours with respect to the value of foreign direct investment coming into the country.

We have a proven track record in advising and supporting overseas businesses looking to establish themselves and/or to invest in the UK and throughout Europe. Operating from a convenient location close to London Gatwick Airport and with a broad range of language skills at our disposal, we are well placed to advise on and support inward investment opportunities.

We are a member of the UK Trade & Investment Advisory Network and have forged close links with various government and regional trade and advisory groups (including UK Trade & Investment, the South-East Economic Development Agency (SEEDA), Sussex Enterprise and Surrey Chamber of Commerce).

We have a valued and established network of contacts with professional advisers, including law and accountancy firms, in Europe, North America and the Far East/Australasia, and our lawyers are experienced in dealing with both the European institutions and UK government departments.

In particular, we are able to assist foreign businesses with the following:

  • Setting up a UK company and/or corporate structure, or establishing a UK branch
  • Corporate finance and other sources of investment
  • Establishing business premises and negotiating leases or purchases of land
  • Key commercial arrangements including supply, distribution and agency agreements and franchising
  • Employment advice with respect to foreign workers moving to work in the UK (and continued advice once established in the UK)
  • Dealing with the UK and EU authorities, including with respect to regulatory and competition law compliance, and other UK and EU requirements once trading.

For further information, please contact us on 08450 990045 and ask for Mark O'Shea or James Arneill or email Mark or James.