International

Vasallo Sloane’s attorneys have extensive international experience. We advise domestic individuals and businesses doing business abroad, as well as foreign individuals and businesses doing business in the United States. We have engaged in all aspects of international business transactions, business combinations, financing, governmental affairs, and regulatory law. Our attorneys have structured, negotiated and documented cross-border transactions. We have undertaken transactions in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. The members of the International Practice Group have decades of global experience in commercial transaction, corporate formation and financing, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, teaming agreements, production and sales agreements, foreign distribution, reseller, and agent representation agreements. We counsel our clients on the requirements of the U.S. Arms Export Control Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, antitrust law, anti-kickback statutes, and intellectual property protection. Other matters upon which we advise clients include corporate ownership and structure, enforceability of contracts, foreign labor and employment law, applicable treaties, international tax issues, and political risk. With regard to establishing a foreign presence, we can assist in forming a local branch office or a direct or indirect subsidiary, establishing a formal joint venture or a strategic alliance with a local partner, acquiring an existing business entity, or establishing an offshore holding company. We can also advise companies on structuring and financing foreign investments, the impact of international tax treaties and incentives, the effects of the Buy America Act, NAFTA, and similar statutes affecting cross-border sales of goods and services, and cross-border movement of funds. Our International Group focuses on the following areas of emphasis:

Business Entities

• Formation and entity structure for the foreign entity
• Tax analysis for determining jurisdictional tax implications and tax mitigation strategies
• Preparation of shareholder/partnership agreements and operating agreements
• Capital structure and equity/debt acquisition

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Asset and equity acquisitions and divestitures
• Cash and non-cash mergers
• International business combinations

Commercial and Financial Transactions

• Inbound Transactions
• Outbound Transactions
• Import/Export controls and sanctions
• International Taxation
• International Trade & Policy
• International Risk Assessment
• Customs Compliance
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance and enforcement
• International Crisis Management
• Project financing
• Commercial debt financing