A lawyer for situations involving several countries
Applicable law, international contracts, foreign investment, recognition of decisions: Lex Globo helps you find a lawyer registered with a local bar who is used to cross-border matters.
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Why consult a lawyer used to international matters?
As soon as a situation involves several countries, new questions arise: which law applies, which courts have jurisdiction, how will a contract or a decision be treated abroad? The answers depend on the domestic law of each country and on the international agreements that bind them.
A lawyer who practises in the country concerned and is used to international matters can help you understand how these rules interact and coordinate, where necessary, with lawyers in other countries. Lex Globo helps you find such a lawyer, in a language you understand.
Who is it for?
- Companies with international contracts or operations
- Individuals whose situation involves several countries
- Investors with projects abroad
- Organisations dealing with foreign authorities or partners
When can a lawyer used to international matters help?
Some examples of situations in which such a lawyer can assist you.
Applicable law and jurisdiction
Determining which law governs a situation and which courts have jurisdiction when several countries are involved.
International contracts
Drafting and negotiation of contracts with foreign partners, including clauses on applicable law and dispute resolution.
Foreign investment
Legal framework of an investment abroad and the protection that may be offered by applicable agreements.
Recognition of foreign documents and decisions
Effects of a judgment, an arbitral award or a public document issued in another country.
International trade
Questions relating to international trade rules, customs and export controls.
Coordination between countries
Coordination of a matter involving several countries and, where necessary, several lawyers.
What a lawyer used to international matters can do for you
- Private international law (applicable law and jurisdiction)
- International contracts
- International sale of goods
- Foreign investment
- International arbitration
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign decisions
- International trade and customs
- Sanctions and export controls
- Legalisation and apostille of documents
- Coordination of multi-country matters
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