International trade, distribution and cross-border transactions

Legal support of international trade, export-import transactions, international supplies, distribution networks and cross-border commercial projects

— About practice

International trade requires a unified legal strategy

International trade brings together corporate law, contract law, export controls, customs regulation, international payments and commercial risk management. Mistakes in deal design can lead to breaches of contracts, delayed deliveries, bank refusals to process payments, and international disputes.

Erich Rath assists international companies in the implementation of cross-border projects, helping to create legal models for international trade between the European Union, Great Britain, UAE, Asia, North America and the CIS countries.

— When practice is needed

We support projects in the following situations:

  • international export of goods
  • international import
  • international supplies of equipment
  • international production projects
  • creation of an international distribution network
  • conclusion of agency agreements
  • supply chain restructuring
  • trade finance
  • international logistics
  • support of cross-border commercial projects

— Expertise

Main directions

Structuring cross-border trade

Developing a legal framework for international trade that takes into account the corporate model, commercial objectives and multi-jurisdictional requirements.

  • cross-border transactions
  • international trade structuring
  • commercial risk assessment
  • supply chain structuring
  • international trade strategy

International supply agreements

Preparation of international contracts for the supply of goods, equipment, industrial products and raw materials.

  • supply contracts
  • international sales contracts
  • long-term supply contracts
  • production contracts
  • purchasing contracts
  • framework supply agreements

Distribution agreements

Development of a contractual model of international distribution.

  • exclusive distribution agreements
  • non-exclusive distribution agreements
  • master distribution agreements
  • regional distribution agreements
  • dealer agreements
  • reseller agreements

Commercial agency

Legal support for the creation of agency sales models in various jurisdictions.

  • commercial agency agreements
  • sales agency agreements
  • commercial representation
  • commission agreements
  • termination of agency relations
  • regional agency structures

International commercial agreements

Preparation of contract documentation for international commercial projects.

  • commercial agreements
  • framework agreements
  • service contracts
  • technology agreements
  • licensing agreements
  • production contracts

Customs and trade compliance

Legal support for compliance with the requirements of international trade and foreign economic activity.

  • customs consulting
  • trade compliance
  • import and export compliance
  • customs risk assessment
  • international trade documents

Supply chain restructuring

Legal support for changes in international supply chains.

  • supply chain audit
  • distribution network check
  • relocation of production
  • logistics structuring
  • regional supply models

Trade finance

Legal support of international payments and trade finance.

  • letters of credit
  • bank guarantees
  • performance guarantees
  • trade finance documents
  • payment protection structures

Entering the market through distribution

Supporting entry into new markets through distributors, commercial agents and local partners.

  • distribution strategy
  • dealer networks
  • commercial representation
  • regional expansion
  • market entry structuring

— Results

Relevant experience

Development of an international contractual structure for an industrial group with operations in Europe, UAE and Asia

Creation of a regional distribution network for an industrial equipment manufacturer

Support of international supplies of technological products to several jurisdictions

Legal support for the restructuring of the international supply chain after a change in business geography

Development of an international sales model for a company entering the markets of Europe and the Middle East

— Who do we help?

We accompany international companies operating in the following sectors:

  • industrial production
  • automotive industry
  • aerospace industry
  • energy
  • oil and gas sector
  • logistics
  • maritime sector
  • aviation
  • technologies
  • artificial intelligence
  • semiconductors
  • healthcare
  • pharmaceuticals
  • consumer goods
  • retail
  • infrastructure

— Advantages

Why Erich Rath

  • 01support of international trade between Europe, Great Britain, UAE, Asia and CIS countries
  • 02structuring international commercial relations taking into account multiple jurisdictions
  • 03support of cross-border supplies, distribution and international projects
  • 04integration of contractual work, corporate structuring and regulatory support
  • 05legal solutions focused on the sustainability of international business

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We support export-import transactions, international deliveries, production projects, distribution networks, agency models and other cross-border commercial projects.

Yes. We prepare and support international contracts for supply, distribution, agency, production, provision of services and technological cooperation.

Yes. We support the construction of a contractual model, the distribution of commercial risks and the legal organization of an international sales network.

Yes. We support the preparation of legal documentation on letters of credit, bank guarantees, mechanisms for ensuring the fulfillment of obligations and international settlements.

Yes. We coordinate cross-border projects covering Europe, the UK, the UAE, North America, Asia and the CIS countries.

— Discuss the project

Tell us about your task

Erich Rath assists international companies in cross-border trade projects, creating legal models that ensure the safe movement of goods, capital and commercial relations between the world's largest markets.