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    International Business

    Businesses operating internationally need counsel that transcends borders. Norris McLaughlin’s international business attorneys counsel global companies on matters including strategic planning, corporate and tax structure, entry into and exit from international markets, M&A transactions, employment, immigration, data privacy compliance, intellectual property, and more. Combining legal prowess with cultural awareness, our attorneys serve as trusted advisers for U.S.-based companies operating overseas and for international businesses with a presence in the United States.

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    As the exclusive New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania member of Legal Network International and the exclusive New Jersey member of Meritas, Norris McLaughlin has access to trusted and experienced local counsel in every U.S. state and in nearly every market in the world. Access to the legal and business acumen of the attorneys in these networks allows us seamlessly to handle legal matters around the world. Both your company, and our team, benefit from up-to-the-minute insights on the law in every member’s jurisdiction.

    Our Business Without Borders blog shares analyses of global business and market trends that offer proven and practical guidance on complex issues of international business and tax law.

    Who We Are

    Norris McLaughlin’s international business attorneys are driven by a commitment to client success.  Before we offer counsel, we ensure that we first clearly understand our client’s business, its markets, goals, and objectives. We then work together to craft a creative, problem-solving, practical strategy to reach those goals. Our clients discover that our proactive counsel equips them with innovative, strategic solutions that help their businesses thrive in the global marketplace.

    Our attorneys have deep experience in a wide range of vital industries. Not only do our clients benefit from our expertise and experience, but also from the experience of our network colleagues in their respective local markets, who understands the businesses within those sectors and the unique characteristics of the markets in which they operate. 

    Who We Help

    Our clients are leaders in their fields, including technology, manufacturing, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, energy, and more, as well as young companies looking to expand their markets. Businesses seeking to expand into new territories, whether next door or across the globe, turn to us for guidance. Companies rely on us when they are seeking to merge or acquire new businesses, enter or expand foreign commerce, move employees to a new country, protect or license their intellectual property, ensure compliance with data privacy regulations, and when planning to sell the company or to transition to the next generation of leadership.

    We represent and advise public and private companies throughout the United States and in more than 50 other countries, including:

    • Argentina
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    • Austria
    • Bangladesh
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    What We Do

    Leading businesses seek Norris McLaughlin’s assistance in a wide variety of international legal and business matters. Our team offers cost-effective, thorough, valuable counsel that helps clients facing many complex issues, including:

    • buying and selling businesses and properties
    • engaging in international transactions and related securities issues
    • financing emerging companies
    • forming new businesses worldwide
    • minimizing international taxes 
    • negotiating international distribution or licensing agreements
    • organizing business entities and corporate structure across borders 
    • planning estates and minimizing estate taxes
    • protecting creditors’ rights and other bankruptcy issues
    • securing, protecting, and monetizing intellectual property rights
    • ensuring compliance with data privacy laws

    We also assist clients with strategic planning and business reorganizations, including shareholder and operating agreements. 

    As an international business and tax planning practice with the backing of a multi-disciplinary business law firm, we offer our clients the benefit of access to a full range of legal services, with the capability to handle virtually any matter, regardless of jurisdiction. 

    7 Attorneys found

    Alexander Ryan Sokolof

    Associate
    New York

    Education

    • Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
      • J.D., cum laude
    • State University of New York at Binghamton
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Litigation
    • Business Law
    • International Business
    • Securities
    • Health Care Providers
    • Food, Beverage & Hospitality
    • Electronic Discovery ("E-Discovery")
    • Appellate Practice

    Charles A. Bruder

    Member
    New Jersey

    Education

    • Georgetown University Law Center
      • LL.M., with Distinction
    • Widener University School of Law
      • J.D.
    • LaSalle University
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Cannabis Law
    • Executive Compensation, Employment, ERISA, and Employee Benefits
    • Higher Education
    • Labor & Employment
    • Taxation
    • Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies
    • International Business

    Jeffrey K. Cassin

    Member
    New York

    Education

    • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
      • J.D.
    • The George Washington University: Elliot School of International Affairs
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Business Law
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • International Business
    • Securities

    John N. Vanarthos

    Member
    New Jersey

    Education

    • Rutgers School of Law – Newark
      • J.D.
    • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Business Law
    • International Business
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies

    Judith A. Harris

    Member
    Pennsylvania

    Education

    • Villanova University School of Law
      • LL.M. in Taxation, with concentration in Estate Planning
    • American University Washington College of Law
      • J.D.
    • Bryn Mawr College
      • A.B., cum laude
    • Pushkin Institute, Moscow, Russia
      • Diploma

    Area of Practice

    • Business Law
    • Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation
    • Taxation
    • Elder Care & Special Needs Law
    • International Business
    • Non-Profit Law

    Raymond G. Lahoud

    Member
    New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

    Education

    • Georgetown University Law Center
      • J.D.
    • Lehigh University
      • B.A., English, summa cum laude

    Area of Practice

    • Immigration
    • International Business

    Robert C. Gabrielski

    Member
    New Jersey

    Education

    • New York University School of Law
      • LL.M., in Taxation
    • Golden Gate University School of Law
      • J.D.
    • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Business Law
    • Cannabis Law
    • International Business
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Taxation
    • Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies

    News

    August 25, 2021
    Norris McLaughlin Multi-Disciplinary Legal Team Closes Significant Cross-Border Equity Investment
    May 6, 2021
    Norris McLaughlin Expands New York Taxation Practice with New Associate LaShawn Oxendine
    September 13, 2013
    Bruder and Gabrielski to Present Seminar on International Business
    November 11, 2010
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Launches International Business Blog

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