International Business Services

International Business Services

You want to reach new markets, we want to help get there.

Doing business internationally has become increasingly complex. Anovven Law helps clients successfully navigate the numerous legal, regulatory, and operational considerations involved in conducting international business. Annoven Law helps companies navigate the international landscape so they can maximize opportunities while minimizing risk. Whether expanding your businesses overseas, or bringing your brands into the U.S., we help you save time, and avoid costly missteps. We assist clients negotiate agreements and resolve disputes globally. Our clients value the expertise, resources and key relationships we bring to the table. Through skilled negotiation, and years of experience, Anovven Law provides an integrated approach to your business activities, including supply chain distribution, export, and import.

Anovven Law works with you to develop export compliance programs that help you overcome the hurdles that hinder cross-border transactions. We provide counsel on issues arising from controls administered by the Departments of State, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy and Department of the Treasury, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); Export Administration Regulations (EAR); and sanctions programs under the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Our clients look to Anovven Law for:

International Distribution

Drafting and negotiating distribution and franchise agreements.
Providing country specific legal and cultural advise.
Drafting and negotiating master franchise agreements, single franchise agreements, and joint venture agreements.
Preparing franchise disclosure documents.
Trademark registrations.
Ensuring compliance with franchise, intellectual property registration and other filing requirements.
International brand positioning and protection.
Dispute resolution in foreign jurisdictions.
Cross-border supply chain and product distribution issues.

Export Compliance

Represent then before the various government agencies administering export controls, including the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS); the Department of State Directorate of Defense and Trade Controls (DDTC); Office of Defense and Trade Controls Licensing (DCTL), and the Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Classify products and provide analysis of license requirements and exception requirements for exports from BIS and DDTC.
Obtain commodity jurisdiction rulings, product and technology classifications, and advisory opinions.
Assist with internal export audits, government inquiries, subpoenas, and investigations in both the civil and criminal side of enforcement.
Conduct due diligence and advise clients in reorganizations, mergers & acquisitions, and asset purchase on export controls and sanctions laws and regulations.
Develop and implement export compliance programs, including drafting of export control compliance manuals and policies and providing training.
Assist with encryption and technology transfers, and software export/re-export rules, including de minimum software and technology filings to the Department of Commerce.
Support compliance with deemed export and re-export requirements.
Draft and implement Technical Assistant Agreements (TAA).
Draft Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA).
Draft Warehouse and Distribution Agreements (WDA).
Conduct internal investigations for potential export control violations, represent companies before the Office of Export Enforcement, and negotiate enforcement penalties.

Sanctions Compliance (OFAC)

Guide companies through regulations administered by OFAC, including advisement regarding scope of sanctions and extraterritorial effect, potential exceptions, and filing of licenses.
Assist companies with internal audits and reviews, internal investigations, voluntary self-disclosures, and negotiate enforcement penalties.
Develop and implement internal compliance programs and provide training.

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

Counsel companies on FCPA compliance.
Conduct assessments of companies’ internal controls, develop risk management processes, and implement “best practices” compliance programs.
Conduct due diligence on target or newly-acquired companies, international agents, joint venture partners, and other third parties across the globe.
Draft FCPA and anti-corruption compliance manuals and policies for clients in English and Spanish in various industries.
Provide training for clients in English and Spanish.

Import (U.S. Customs) Compliance

Advise on classification, valuation, country of origin, marking and labeling, qualifications for NAFTA and other free trade programs, import bonds, and foreign trade zone issues.
Assist with US Customs notices of action and enforcement, including seizures and forfeitures, and fines and penalties.
Conduct internal compliance reviews and training.
Work with U.S. Customs to prevent importation of gray market goods and counterfeits.

Global Resources

Our clients value the contacts and international resources Anovven Law has developed over the years through participation in international law and industry networks. Anovven Law is a member of the following organizations: