08 International Trade & Customs
International Trade, Cross-Border Payments & Customs
We advise import/export businesses on foreign trade contracts (FEA), cross-border settlement architectures, currency control compliance, and customs dispute resolution.
DISCUSS A MATTERTypical Client Objectives
- Drafting multilingual cross-border supply and distribution agreements (EAEU, Asia, UAE, CIS).
- Structuring compliant multi-currency payment flows and trade settlement mechanics.
- Advising on currency control regulations and mitigating regulatory fines.
- Challenging customs classification, customs value assessments, and tariff disputes.
Scope of Advisory Services
End-to-end legal support for cross-border commerce:
- Cross-border sales contracts (Incoterms 2020), agency and distributor agreements;
- Foreign trade settlement structures and multi-jurisdiction supply chains;
- Currency control compliance and regulatory defense under currency laws;
- Customs audits, value adjustments, and representation before customs authorities;
- Parallel import and cross-border IP clearance.
Expected Client Outcomes
What our clients achieve:
- Enforceable foreign trade contracts aligned with international standards;
- Eliminated risks of currency control penalties;
- Successfully defended customs value adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which governing law is typically recommended for cross-border contracts?
Depending on transaction geography, we recommend Russian law, English law, Singapore law, or Swiss law with arbitration in respected international centers.
Related Practices
Discuss a Matter with our Partner
Describe your commercial situation or legal challenge. We will evaluate the facts, outline the optimal structure, and provide a clear plan of action.