International Trade & Cross-Border Business
International Trade Law
Professional legal drafting and review services for international sales, imports, exports, distribution, agency, shipping, logistics, and cross-border business transactions.
International Trade Legal Services
International transactions involve multiple legal, commercial, logistical, and regulatory considerations. Carefully drafted contracts can help establish responsibilities, allocate risks, address payment obligations, and clarify delivery and shipping arrangements. At Tonnie Kariuki Law, we prepare and review international trade agreements for businesses, exporters, importers, distributors, agents, manufacturers, logistics providers, and other commercial parties. Our services cover a broad range of cross-border commercial arrangements.
Cross-Border Contract Support
International contracts should clearly address matters such as delivery, payment, risk allocation, insurance, customs responsibilities, documentation, applicable law, dispute resolution, and other transaction-specific issues. We prepare customized agreements designed to reflect the commercial structure and requirements of the transaction while identifying important contractual considerations.
Clearly establishes pricing, payment, delivery, product, service, and performance obligations.
Addresses responsibility for transportation, loss, damage, insurance, customs, and other transaction risks.
Provides clear contractual arrangements concerning shipment, delivery, and transfer of risk.
Allocates responsibilities relating to customs documentation, duties, clearance, and import or export requirements.
Creates clear expectations between international buyers, sellers, agents, distributors, and business partners.
Can establish applicable law, dispute resolution procedures, jurisdiction, arbitration, or other agreed mechanisms.
International Trade Documents We Draft
Our international trade legal services include: • International Sales Agreements • Export Agreements • Import Agreements • Distribution Agreements • Agency Agreements • Customs Brokerage Agreements • Freight Forwarding Agreements • Shipping Agreements • Incoterms-Based Contracts • Cross-Border Joint Venture Agreements We can also assist with other international commercial documentation depending on the transaction.
Governs the international sale and purchase of goods between commercial parties.
Addresses contractual arrangements for exporting products or goods.
Establishes terms governing international import transactions.
Defines rights and responsibilities of distributors operating in domestic or international markets.
Governs the relationship between a principal and commercial agent.
Documents arrangements for customs brokerage and related services.
Addresses logistics and freight forwarding services for international shipments.
Establishes contractual arrangements relating to transportation and shipping.
Incorporates appropriate Incoterms rules into international commercial arrangements.
Defines the goods, specifications, quantities, quality standards, and other product requirements.
Establishes pricing, currency, taxes, charges, and other financial terms.
Defines payment methods, timing, conditions, and applicable documentation.
Sets out delivery obligations, locations, schedules, and responsibilities.
Addresses when risk relating to goods transfers between the parties.
Allocates responsibility for cargo or other relevant insurance arrangements.
Addresses import and export documentation and customs responsibilities.
Addresses applicable trade, regulatory, sanctions, and other compliance considerations.
Establishes procedures for resolving disputes arising from the international transaction.
Businesses selling products or services to customers in foreign markets.
Businesses purchasing goods or products from international suppliers.
Manufacturers entering international supply and distribution relationships.
Businesses appointed to distribute products within specific markets or territories.
Agents representing businesses in international markets.
Freight forwarders, shipping providers, and other international logistics businesses.
Understand the Transaction
We identify the parties, goods or services, countries involved, commercial objectives, and transaction structure.
Identify Key Risks
We identify important contractual, delivery, payment, regulatory, customs, and risk-allocation considerations.
Draft the Agreement
We prepare a customized international trade agreement reflecting the transaction.
Review & Negotiate
We review the agreement and can assist with contractual revisions and negotiation within the agreed scope.
Final Delivery
You receive the completed agreement for final review and execution.
What international trade agreements do you draft?
We draft international sales agreements, export agreements, import agreements, distribution agreements, agency agreements, customs brokerage agreements, freight forwarding agreements, shipping agreements, Incoterms-based contracts, cross-border joint venture agreements, and related commercial documentation.
Can you draft international sales contracts?
Yes. International sales agreements can address goods, pricing, payment, delivery, transfer of risk, insurance, customs, compliance, warranties, liability, and dispute resolution.
What are Incoterms?
Incoterms are internationally recognized commercial terms used to clarify certain responsibilities, costs, and risks associated with the delivery of goods in international transactions.
Can you include Incoterms in an agreement?
Yes. Where appropriate, contracts can incorporate the relevant Incoterms rule and clearly identify the agreed delivery arrangements.
Can you draft distribution agreements?
Yes. Distribution agreements can establish territory, exclusivity, pricing, ordering, marketing, performance, intellectual property, termination, and other commercial terms.
Can you draft international agency agreements?
Yes. We can prepare agreements governing international commercial agency relationships, including territory, authority, commissions, obligations, confidentiality, and termination.
Can you draft cross-border joint venture agreements?
Yes. Cross-border joint venture documentation can address ownership, contributions, governance, management, profit sharing, intellectual property, dispute resolution, and exit arrangements.
Do international contracts require special consideration?
Yes. International transactions can involve different legal systems, currencies, regulatory requirements, customs procedures, delivery risks, and dispute resolution considerations.
Can you review an existing international trade agreement?
Yes. We can review existing agreements and identify contractual risks, unclear provisions, unfavorable terms, missing protections, and other issues requiring attention.
How do I get started?
Contact us with details of your international transaction. We will assess your requirements and provide a quotation before work begins.
Need an International Trade Agreement?
Get professionally drafted or reviewed cross-border commercial documentation tailored to your transaction.