International
“The group increasingly acts in cases with an international element, and it advises foreign firms who are seeking advice on behalf of their English clients.” Chambers & Partners UK
Overview
Manches' international client base represents a substantial part of the firm's practice. International clients benefit from the various elements of the firm's international strategy.
- A worldwide reach: The firm has created a network of preferred law firms worldwide, with close contact with international relationship partners at each firm.
- An understanding of cultural differences: We operate an international internal secondment programme for lawyers, which has recently included firms in Italy, Singapore, Denmark and Sweden.
- An understanding of comparative law issues: A number of our lawyers have practiced in a wide range of jurisdictions including the USA, New Zealand, France, Scotland and Romania.
- Dealing with linguistic barriers: We have lawyers who are fluent in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Afrikaans, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Farsi, Gujerati, Russian and Japanese.
- Advice in specialist areas: We retain expertise in specialist cross-border issues such as family law, tax strategies, competition law and internet-related issues.
- Building international networks: We work with numerous international Chambers of Commerce and organisations.
We can advise you on:
- Buying and selling UK companies
- Buying and selling UK properties
- UK employment issues
- Work permits and immigration
- UK and EU intellectual property laws
- International arbitration
- European and UK regulatory laws
- EU and UK competition rules
- Global registration of trade marks
- International joint ventures
- Cross-border litigation
- Cross-border mergers
- International manufacturing, distribution and supply agreements
- International licensing of IP
- International IP enforcement and protection