International Commercial Arbitration is the process of settling business disputes among contractual parties through the use of arbitrators rather than through courts. Arbitration provisions, venues, and the governing laws that are generally written in commercial transactions and contracts by the parties in order to resolve disputes through arbitrators.
Bhatta Law & Associates advises its clients throughout the arbitration process. Our team can help you negotiate and draft contracts and later enforce domestic and foreign awards and judgments.
Our team are experienced in the complicated process of enforcing awards and judgments in foreign jurisdictions. Additionally, we understand the importance of arms-length negotiations of a contract prior to execution also known as the art of the deal. We closely work with our clients to devise a strategy to obtain the most favorable outcome.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
International Trade is the process of buying and selling goods and services beyond national borders. As different economies around the globe rapidly grow beyond national territories, protecting the interests of a transacting party in different jurisdictions can be burdensome and complicated if not addressed beforehand. There are bi-lateral, regional and multi-lateral treaties between and among countries: NAFTA, GATT/WTO, FTA and CAFTA as governing rules relating to International Trade.
The lawyers at Bhatta Law & Associates routinely handle such matters and understand the nature of international business transactions and the special international considerations involved. Our lawyers have the international business experience and knowledge to effectively represent businesses around the world. From drafting and enforcing contracts and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing international trade to dealing with local authorities, our lawyers and staff have the essential language capabilities and understanding of these issues. Our team will work to get the best possible results from any negotiation, arbitration and litigation proceedings.
Our firm has represented international and foreign corporations, foreign nationals and domestic entities in connection with cross-border transactions in the U.S. and abroad. Our team is familiar with the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FOIA) and has represented clients in actions before the United States Federal Courts.
FOREIGN FILINGS AND REGISTRATIONS
Financial institutions, private transactions, private equity firms, investment banks, manufacturers, energy generation facilities, and many other companies and corporations must undergo a series of filings in order to be eligible to do business in foreign countries. Matters such as lines of credit, financing agreements, and secured or unsecured transactions are also important mechanisms enabling business globally.
At Bhatta Law & Associates, we are familiar with the issues clients face in navigating international standards, filings, and registrations. We also maintain strong relationships with associate firms in a variety of countries with whom we partner to secure our clients’ interests.