Overview
Global Counsel for Cross-Border Growth and Risk Management.
In today’s increasingly globalized world, businesses need a strategic legal partner to help them capitalize on opportunities and avoid costly pitfalls when doing business internationally. Our team advises both U.S. companies expanding abroad and international clients entering or operating in the U.S. We navigate legal systems, regulatory frameworks, and cultural norms across jurisdictions, with experience in North America, Asia, and Australia. We are multi‑lingual and multi‑cultural, serving large multinational corporations, mid‑market companies, startups, nonprofits, and other entities. As a full‑service firm with deep industry experience, we collaborate with you to understand the full scope of your legal needs and deliver seamless support across borders.
Our Approach: Legal Support for Cross-Border Success
Successful global operations require counsel who can bridge gaps in law, regulation, and business culture. We partner closely with you to anticipate cross‑border issues, structure efficient and compliant approaches, and execute with precision. Leveraging our full‑service capabilities, we coordinate corporate transactions, intellectual property protection, employment and immigration matters, litigation, and international trade compliance through a single point of contact. Where needed, we draw on trusted relationships across key markets to provide on‑the‑ground insight and coverage, ensuring a consistent client experience and practical outcomes worldwide.
Focus Areas
Bridging Borders with Comprehensive Legal Counsel
We advise on corporate transactional matters across M&A, private equity, and finance, helping you structure, negotiate, and close deals that span multiple jurisdictions. Our work includes joint ventures, market entry structures, strategic alliances, and growth investments. We address governance, regulatory approvals, and tax considerations in tandem with commercial objectives, and we coordinate due diligence across borders to protect value and accelerate timelines.
We protect and commercialize intellectual property and other core assets globally, including trademark strategy, portfolio management, and enforcement. Our team counsels on cross‑border licensing, technology transfer, and IP‑related aspects of transactions. We represent clients in Section 337 proceedings before the U.S. International Trade Commission and coordinate multi‑jurisdictional enforcement to safeguard market position.
We guide employers on U.S. and international employment laws and the interplay between local rules and global policies. Our experience includes immigration strategy for executives and key talent, cross‑border hiring and compliance, and employment aspects of reorganizations and transactions. We help align people strategy with operational needs while managing risk across jurisdictions.
We guide employers on U.S. and international employment laws and the interplay between local rules and global policies. Our experience includes immigration strategy for executives and key talent, cross‑border hiring and compliance, and employment aspects of reorganizations and transactions. We help align people strategy with operational needs while managing risk across jurisdictions
U.S. businesses entering Japan and Japanese companies expanding in the U.S. rely on our bilingual, multicultural team with deep ties in both markets. We understand the legal, regulatory, governmental, and cultural nuances that shape business on both sides of the Pacific, providing practical advice on market entry, joint ventures, transactions, regulatory compliance, IP protection, and dispute resolution.
We represent clients in cross‑border disputes involving contracts, IP, and complex commercial claims. Our litigation team works seamlessly with international counterparts to manage discovery, parallel proceedings, and enforcement strategy, with a focus on efficient resolution and business continuity.
