HERRINGTON CARMICHAEL ARTICLE – SURREY CHAMBER (IR GLOBAL)

During 2015 Surrey-based law firm Herrington Carmichael LLP has seen a large increase in clients looking to operate internationally and has been working with them to secure investment and trading opportunities overseas.

Traditionally the preserve of international conglomerates or wealthy private investors, Herrington Carmichael has been supporting owner-managed businesses across Surrey to expand, develop or diversify their revenue streams or secure supply chains through a series of commercial agreements, acquisitions and the creation of overseas trading hubs.

Since 2014 Herrington Carmichael has been a member of IR Global, a group which comprises approved, leading legal and finance professionals from around the globe. Covering over 150 jurisdictions with advisers ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, the group has allowed Herrington Carmichael to support clients in the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, China, the U.S.A and across the European Union.

Led by Alex Canham (Banking & Corporate Finance) and Mark Izquierdo (Real Estate), Herrington Carmichael’s international offering has developed during the course of 2015 and involves advising clients looking to invest in the UK or who operate or contract internationally.

Recent projects range from more traditional contractual queries, to advising on the expansion of a UK company into the United Arab Emirates, to the creation of a surrey-based holding company for a UK branch office of a Maltese company, intellectual property advice, UK legal opinions and advising an Australian company on its international re-financing obligations.

Dealing with international partners is fast becoming a formality for many Surrey-based businesses, however, it remains important to take local professional advice from trusted local advisers to ensure that local customs and formalities are taken into account and that you are compliant with local legislation. The same as you would do in the UK.

Something as simple as a supply contract or a data storage / cloud hosting arrangement can result in a variety of legal issues both internationally and in the UK if not implemented correctly, and Herrington Carmichael are experienced in offering guidance on the process and liaising with international advisers to ensure that the arrangement meets your requirements.

As IR Global’s exclusive UK members for Banking & Corporate Finance and Real Estate, the firm has been able to work with businesses in and around Surrey to highlight the benefits of international trade and, in addition to helping clients abroad, has participated in exhibitions to promote Surrey to the international business community and has worked with company’s seeking to launch or raise funds in the UK.

Should you wish to speak with Alex Canham or Mark Izquierdo, they can be reach on 01189 899717 or at [email protected]. Alternatively, please visit our website for details: www.herrington-carmichael.com/InternationalServices.