Corporate

International Business

The global economy has never been more diverse, complex, and interconnected than it is today. It’s not just imports and exports moving around the world; capital, intellectual property, talent, and partnerships all span borders. With multiple legal and regulatory jurisdictions involved, proactive legal guidance is imperative.

McLane Middleton’s corporate lawyers, working through the firm’s Immigration and Intellectual Property Practice Groups, and partnering as necessary with local counsel, understands the dynamics of today’s global marketplace and counsels all types of businesses involved in inbound and outbound international commerce.

From closely held companies and partnerships to regional, national, and multinational corporations, we provide practical business and legal guidance regarding:

Immigration and visas
Selection and formation of legal entity
Protection of intellectual property: foreign patents, trademarks, and copyrights
Pre-contract documents
Financing and credit arrangements
Product sale and distribution agreements
International personnel negotiations

With clients hiring and relocating personnel from around the world, our Immigration attorneys facilitate activities with the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services, as well as provide advice on tax and other employment issues.