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Cooley Godward Kronish is a nationally recognized leader for its innovative, forward-thinking legal advice and cutting-edge litigation; and we apply the same dedication, expertise, and breadth of experience that made us a national leader to helping our clients with their international legal matters. We offer a fully integrated, multidisciplinary solution that addresses the legal and strategic needs of companies doing business around the world.
Breadth & Depth
Whether our clients need assistance with cross-border mergers and acquisitions, international business expansion, establishing worldwide sales and distribution networks, cross-border venture capital transactions, international trade, global employment or compensation and benefits advice or international tax planning, they receive the strategic, accurate and informed advice they need to compete in the complex and nonstop global marketplace.
The International team works closely with our clients, assisting them with a variety of legal needs, including:- Mergers and acquisitions involving foreign companies and business divisions
- Establishing operations overseas and addressing associated corporate, tax, data privacy, employment and compensation issues
- Strategic tax planning for US and overseas operations
- Determining the appropriate legal presence in each overseas location
- A full range of employment-related needs
- Partnering with, or licensing technology to, partners and customers overseas
- Advising clients on the U.S. legal consequences of doing business internationally, such as:
- U.S. tax issues
- Trade and export control
- Regulatory compliance in the U.S.
- The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the anti-boycott regime
- Antitrust and competition issues
- Defense against criminal and civil violations of export control statutes and regulations
An Extensive International Network
Many of our group members are fluent in different languages, including Chinese (various dialects), Farsi, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Marathi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog; and many are licensed in countries where these languages are spoken or have practiced abroad as foreign legal advisors. Moreover, we have an extensive network of Cooley-caliber law firms with whom we partner located in key jurisdictions around the world, stretching from the European Union to Africa, Australia, Canada, China, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, the Middle East, Russia, South America and every other country where our clients have business interests.
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