Industries and Practices

Any assessment of a potential cross-border investment or business opportunity requires a careful analysis of the mutual laws of the potential parties. At the earliest stage, there must be a risk assessment and analysis of any foreign jurisdictions, including financial and banking regulations, International trade tariffs and regulations and cross-border regulations relating to any restrictive matters such as sanctions, bribery and corruption and money laundering laws. We assist our clients to make the best decisions with full information about any potential cross-border legal or trading issues.

The Silk Law consultancy risk assessment and business validation processes will make a thorough investigation of all potential foreign partners and customers in order to ensure that our clients are protected and assured about the financial and legal integrity of potential foreign business contacts. The International cross-border commercial environment is particularly challenging at this time and it is important to ensure that all potential risks have been considered and guarded against.

Critical to a successful outcome in cross-border matters is the contractual stage where the parties seek to achieve their ambitions by creating a contractual relationship that both meets the needs and protects all parties. Issues such as choice of law and jurisdiction are fundamental and the silk law consultancy has particular expertise in ensuring that the dispute resolution or arbitration clauses fully protect our clients’ interests. We can assist with advice and drafting and the negotiation process if requested.

The Silk Law Consultancy specialises in assisting clients in many substantive areas that are crucial to international cross-border commerce, including:

Our attorneys provide legal counsel for real estate matters, including lease agreements, property purchases, and zoning and land use issues.

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Our attorneys provide legal counsel for international regulatory compliance including sanctions law and corruption

Our attorneys provide legal counsel for international trade law including tariffs and import and export licenses, Shipping and carriage of goods, Commercial contracts

We offer a range of tax services, including tax planning, representation before the IRS, and assistance with audits and appeals, as well as Corporate and private tax

We have experience advising businesses on international transactions, including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and compliance with foreign laws, Tracing and seizure of assets, Joint ventures and partnerships, Company formation and administration

We represent clients in Family and private law including trusts

We represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies, and assist with debt reorganization and restructuring.

Our attorneys can help businesses identify and mitigate risks, including drafting contracts, establishing compliance programs, and handling disputes, Investment treaty disputes with the states