Practice Areas

International Law - Services for Businesses & Corporations

Navigating the complexities of global commerce requires precise legal guidance. Vakilpro offers a full spectrum of services designed to help businesses operate successfully and compliantly across international borders. Our expertise for corporations includes:

International Business & Corporate Law

Global Entity Formation & Structuring

  • Advising on optimal legal structures for foreign operations (subsidiaries, branches, representative offices)

  • Company registration and compliance in multiple jurisdictions

  • Corporate governance for international entities

  • Drafting shareholder agreements and corporate bylaws for cross-border ventures

International Commercial Contracts

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of international agreements

  • Sales and Purchase Agreements

  • Distribution, Agency, and Franchise Agreements

  • Licensing Agreements (technology, brand)

  • Supply Chain and Logistics Contracts

  • Manufacturing Agreements

  • Service Agreements

  • Joint Venture Agreements

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

  • Advising on entry strategies into new markets

  • Regulatory approvals and permits for foreign investments

  • Compliance with local investment laws and incentives

Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

  • Due diligence for international targets

  • Structuring cross-border transactions (acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances)

  • Negotiation and drafting of international M&A agreements

  • Post-merger integration legal support

International Trade Law

Import & Export Regulations

  • Customs compliance and classification

  • Export controls and sanctions (e.g., U.S. EAR, EU regulations)

  • Import duties and tariffs

  • Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and preferential trade programs

Trade Remedies

  • Anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations

  • Safeguard measures

WTO Law & Compliance

  • Advising on World Trade Organization rules and agreements

  • Trade policy and compliance strategies

International Finance & Banking

Cross-Border Financing

  • Structuring and negotiating international loan agreements (syndicated loans, project finance)

  • Debt and equity financing across jurisdictions

  • Securitization and structured finance

Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions

  • Advising on international banking regulations (e.g., Basel Accords, AML/KYC)

  • Fintech and financial innovation legal issues

Investment Funds

  • Formation and regulation of international investment funds

  • Compliance with global securities laws

International Dispute Resolution

International Commercial Arbitration

  • Representing clients in arbitrations under major institutional rules

  • Enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards globally

Cross-Border Litigation

  • Managing multi-jurisdictional disputes

  • Conflict of laws and jurisdiction analysis

  • Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments

Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

  • Facilitating negotiated settlements for international conflicts

  • International mediation services

International Intellectual Property (IP) Law

Global IP Strategy & Protection

  • International trademark registration and enforcement

  • Patent protection and enforcement across borders

  • Copyright and design rights management internationally

  • Trade secret protection in foreign jurisdictions

IP Licensing & Commercialization

  • Drafting and negotiating cross-border IP licensing agreements

  • Technology transfer agreements

  • Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments

International Regulatory & Compliance

Anti-Corruption & Bribery

  • Compliance programs and training

  • Internal investigations and enforcement defense

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

  • Cross-border data transfer agreements and compliance

  • Privacy policy development for global operations

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Sanctions Compliance

  • Advising on international sanctions regimes

  • Developing and implementing AML compliance frameworks

Competition Law (Anti-Trust)

  • Merger control filings for cross-border transactions

  • Advising on global cartel investigations and abuse of dominance

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Compliance

  • Advising on international ESG standards and reporting

International Labor & Employment Law

Global Workforce Management

  • Drafting international employment contracts

  • Advising on cross-border hiring and termination

  • Compliance with local labor laws and regulations in foreign jurisdictions

  • Expatriate assignments and immigration support

International Law - Services for Individuals

Living, working, or having assets across borders brings unique legal considerations. Vakilpro provides comprehensive legal support to individuals facing international challenges, ensuring your personal interests are protected and your global life is seamless. Our expertise for individuals includes:

International Family Law

International Divorce & Separation

  • Jurisdiction disputes (where to divorce)

  • Recognition of foreign divorces

  • Cross-border financial settlements and asset division

  • Spousal and child support across international borders

International Child Matters

  • International child custody and visitation arrangements

  • Child relocation (permission to move a child internationally)

  • International child abduction cases (Hague Convention applications)

  • Recognition and enforcement of foreign child orders

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

  • Drafting international prenuptial/postnuptial agreements

  • Advising on marital regimes in different jurisdictions

International Surrogacy & Assisted Reproduction

  • Legal advice on international surrogacy arrangements

  • Recognition of parentage across borders

International Estate Planning & Probate

Cross-Border Wills & Trusts

  • Drafting wills valid in multiple jurisdictions

  • Structuring international trusts for asset protection and succession

  • Advising on domicile, residence, and nationality implications for estate planning

International Probate & Administration

  • Administering estates with assets in multiple countries

  • Resealing of foreign grants of probate

  • Navigating international inheritance laws and forced heirship rules

3. International Tax Implications for Estates

  • Advising on cross-border inheritance tax and wealth transfer taxes

  • Minimizing double taxation through international treaties

International Immigration & Nationality Law

Visa & Residence Permits

  • Assistance with various types of visas (work, study, family, retirement)

  • Applications for temporary and permanent residency

  • Securitization and structured finance

Citizenship & Naturalization

  • Guidance on acquiring citizenship in a foreign country

  • Advice on dual nationality issues

Expatriate Legal Services

  • Legal support for individuals moving abroad or returning home

  • Advice on local registration, driving licenses, and other administrative requirements

Deportation & Removal Defense

  • Representation in immigration removal proceedings

  • Appeals against immigration decisions

International Property Law (Personal)

Cross-Border Real Estate Transactions

  • Legal advice on purchasing, selling, or inheriting property in foreign countries

  • Due diligence on foreign property

  • Advising on foreign property taxes and ownership structures

International Tax Law for Individuals

Tax Residency & Domicile Advice

  • Determining tax residency status across jurisdictions

  • Advising on implications of changing domicile

International Tax Planning

  • Strategies to minimize tax liabilities for individuals with international income or assets

  • FATCA and CRS compliance

  • Advising on double taxation treaties

Offshore Asset Disclosure & Compliance

  • Guidance on reporting foreign bank accounts and assets

Other Personal International Legal Matters

International Personal Injury Claims

  • Pursuing claims for accidents or injuries sustained abroad

  • Navigating complex multi-jurisdictional liability issues

Repatriation of Funds & Assets

  • Legal assistance in transferring funds or assets across borders

International Contracts (Personal)

  • Review and drafting of personal contracts with international elements (e.g., employment contracts for overseas roles, personal loan agreements)

Human Rights Advocacy (Specific Cases)

  • Advising on violations of international human rights law (typically for specific, serious cases within the firm's scope, often in conjunction with specialized NGOs or higher-level legal bodies).