Companies of all sizes have business needs and operations in many countries. As business globalization has occurred, the need for business savvy legal advisors has also increased. Dykema provides advice on a wide range of issues to businesses with international operations, both foreign companies with activities in the U.S. and U.S. companies conducting business abroad. We regularly work with clients to assist in the implementation of global expansion and sourcing strategies. We have advised companies with operations in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Mideast and North America. Our lawyers have a wide array of experiences in representing clients on international legal and business matters. This includes lawyers that have served as general counsels for major U.S. multinational companies. 

Our International legal services include:

• Mergers and Acquisitions/Joint Ventures/Corporate Structures/Tax
• Legal and Social Responsibility Compliance Programs
• Agency/ Distributorship/Marketing and Sales/Supply Agreements
• Real Estate/Environmental Matters
• Intellectual Property Protection
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• U.S. Government Contracting
• Homeland Security and Safety Act
• Foreign Agents Registration Act
• Immigration Matters

Our International and U.S. adversarial services include:

• Export and re-Export Controls
• Customs and Border Protection Laws
• Representing clients in international tribunals/alternative dispute resolution
• Representing international clients in U.S. courts on business litigation issues, such as product liability, employment disputes and contract litigation
• Prosecuting and defending intellectual property claims

International Relationships
To help our clients with their international needs, we strive to establish relationships with the international business and legal community. We are a member of the World Services Group, a global association of large local, national and international providers of legal advice and professional services in 180 jurisdictions worldwide. Dykema is the exclusive Michigan member of this organization. Membership in the WSG network allows us ready access to professionals around the world. Our professionals are fluent in 13 foreign languages.

For more information about our International Law and Trade Regulation practice contact:
Richard G. Goetz 313-568-5390