International

Experience

Due to the increasing international dimension of the commercial world, many clients are seeking not only professional legal advice in their own country but also cross-border. Our expert International Team acts for foreign companies with a presence in the UK or wanting to do deals in the UK as well as UK businesses seeking assistance with disputes or transactions involving other jurisdictions.

Members of our International Team have, for example, advised a French multinational company on the setting up of a new plant in England, including advising on the taking of a lease and corporate law requirements.

Essex is a prime location for international businesses and Birkett Long is ideally located for all business needs of international clients with an interest in expanding or working in this area.

Our International Team comprises multi-discipline lawyers who have experience working in international practices including law firms based in Milan, Hong Kong and Germany. Having worked and lived in foreign cultures, our team is able to offer an understanding and experienced approach to the needs of clients and their business partners.

Main Services

• Solicitors fluent in numerous languages, including French, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic and Welsh in various commercial law disciplines.
• Cross border intellectual property, licensing, distribution and agency
• International trade – terms and conditions and whose laws apply 
• Notary services 
• Enforcement of foreign judgments in the UK and enforcement of judgments abroad 
• Business immigration 
• Strong relationships with international law firms and other professional firms to guide clients based in the UK to relevant advisors abroad.