International Trade and Commercial Contracts Legal Advisory
We design and structure international trade and commercial contracts advisory services aimed at protecting the interests of companies operating beyond their national borders. Our work focuses on building solid contractual relationships that allow our clients to manage export, import, distribution and investment operations, integrating international commercial law, foreign trade operations and risk prevention in every jurisdiction.
We support exporters, importers, business groups and companies undergoing internationalization processes in creating tailored solutions that minimize legal risks, secure payment for transactions and ensure the enforceability of agreements in any country. Through a rigorous analysis of the applicable legislation, international conventions and the projected commercial structure, we define a clear roadmap so that every cross-border operation develops in an orderly, predictable and legally secure manner.
International Trade and Commercial Contracts Advisory:
Specialized Services
Our firm offers advanced legal solutions in international trade and commercial contracting, aimed at companies with operations in different countries. We design international contracts, corporate structures and internationalization strategies that integrate international commercial law, foreign trade operations and cross-border dispute resolution, enabling an orderly and effective expansion even in markets with complex regulatory environments.
Drafting of International Commercial Contracts
We draft tailor-made international contracts —sale and purchase, distribution, agency, franchise, joint venture and technology transfer— in Spanish, French and English, ensuring clarity, balance between the parties and full enforceability in the target jurisdiction.
Negotiation and Review of International Agreements
We review the drafts proposed by the foreign counterparty, identify unfavorable clauses and take part in the negotiation until a balanced text is reached that protects the commercial and financial interests of your company.
Advisory on Foreign Trade Operations
We provide comprehensive advisory on Incoterms 2020, international means of payment, customs taxation and regulatory compliance in import and export operations, optimizing your company’s cross-border operations.
Corporate Structures and International Investment
We advise on the establishment of subsidiaries, branches and joint ventures abroad, as well as on channeling foreign investment into Spain, selecting the most efficient legal structure for each internationalization project.
Dispute Resolution and International Arbitration
We design litigation prevention strategies and, when necessary, defend our clients through mediation, international arbitration (ICC, LCIA, CIAM) and judicial proceedings with a cross-border dimension.
International Debt Recovery and Exequatur
We handle the out-of-court and judicial recovery of international debts, as well as the recognition and enforcement in Spain of foreign judgments and arbitral awards through the exequatur procedure.
Lawyers Specialized in International Trade
and Commercial Contracts
Our team specialized in international commercial law guides you in designing legal, contractual and strategic solutions tailored to your sector and target market, providing a comprehensive service aimed at protecting your commercial interests and ensuring the success of your internationalization process.
Madrid Office:
C/ Velázquez 34, 6th floor, office 601, 28001 Madrid
Tel: +34 91 577 6368
Bordeaux Office:
2 Rue des Trois Conils 33000 Bordeaux
Tel: +33 (0) 5 57 01 36 36
Legal Advice:
International Trade and Cross-Border Commercial Contracting
Operating with clients, suppliers or partners located in other countries demands rigorous, strategic and well-structured legal advisory in international trade and commercial contracts. Our team supports exporting and importing companies, as well as groups undergoing internationalization, in designing contractual relationships that integrate international commercial law, customs and tax operations, and dispute prevention, ensuring that every transaction is aligned with the company’s business objectives and the regulatory reality of each market.
We intervene in every aspect that affects international operations: jurisdiction analysis, contract drafting and negotiation, advisory on Incoterms and means of payment, structuring of foreign subsidiaries and resolution of cross-border disputes. The result is an orderly, efficient and legally secure international expansion that protects your company’s assets and strengthens its competitive positioning in foreign markets.
Specialization in international commercial law
Working with a team specialized in international trade and commercial contracts allows you to build a solid strategy for your cross-border operations, integrating international contracting, foreign trade operations and dispute resolution across multiple jurisdictions.
Comprehensive protection of your cross-border operations
We design contracts and legal structures that shield your company’s interests against risks such as non-payment, breach of contract, jurisdictional conflicts or loss of industrial property rights in foreign markets.
Contractual optimization and commercial efficiency
We analyze every international commercial relationship to design balanced contracts that reduce litigation risk, facilitate negotiation with the foreign counterparty and provide operational flexibility to the exporting or importing company.
Prevention of cross-border litigation and disputes
A well-structured international contract makes it possible to anticipate commercial and legal disputes by establishing clear clauses on applicable law, jurisdiction and dispute resolution, providing legal certainty and predictability for all parties involved.
Strategic support throughout the entire operation
We do more than draft your contracts: we accompany you during the negotiation, execution and periodic review of your agreements, adapting the clauses to the regulatory, commercial and geopolitical changes that may affect your international activity.
Client Testimonials
International Trade and Commercial Contracts Advisory: Legal Certainty for Global Expansion
The proper management of commercial operations with foreign counterparties requires solid, strategic and legally coherent international trade and commercial contracts advisory. When a company operates with clients, suppliers or partners located in different countries, multiple regulations, legal systems and commercial practices come into play and must be coordinated precisely to ensure the enforceability of agreements and the effective protection of the company’s business interests.
Our firm designs advanced solutions in international commercial contracting, integrating foreign trade law, cross-border taxation and the most appropriate legal structure for each operation. We support exporters, importers, business groups and companies in the process of internationalization in building contractual relationships that provide legal certainty, operational efficiency and commercial stability in foreign markets.
International trade advisory is not limited to drafting contracts: it involves anticipating legal risks, optimizing customs and tax operations, preventing litigation and establishing mechanisms that ensure the continuity of commercial relationships with the foreign counterparty, even in highly complex regulatory contexts.
Strategic Advisory in International Commercial Contracting
Designing an effective international operation requires a thorough analysis of the jurisdictions involved, the applicable international conventions and the commercial practices of the sector. Our team drafts customized contracts for international sale and purchase, distribution, commercial agency, franchise, joint venture and technology transfer, addressing applicable law, competent jurisdiction, Incoterms, currency, language and dispute resolution mechanisms tailored to the reality of each market.
Comprehensive Management of Foreign Trade Operations
We provide complete support in the legal operations of foreign trade, including advisory on Incoterms 2020, international means of payment (documentary credits, bank guarantees), customs regulatory compliance, export controls, international sanctions and data protection obligations. The entire process is built with a global vision and precise execution in each jurisdiction.
Corporate Structuring for Internationalization
An essential part of international trade advisory is choosing the appropriate legal structure for establishing a business in foreign markets. We analyze options such as subsidiaries, branches, representative offices and joint ventures in the target country, as well as the channeling of foreign investments into Spain, designing structures that facilitate expansion and optimize the international taxation of the group.
Prevention and Resolution of International Commercial Disputes
Adequate contracting minimizes disputes with foreign counterparties and avoids lengthy and costly proceedings. We establish clear clauses on international arbitration, commercial mediation and submission to courts, as well as mechanisms for international debt recovery and the exequatur of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, ensuring an effective defense of the company’s interests in any scenario.
Legal Certainty and Long-Term Global Vision
Our approach combines international commercial law, cross-border contracting and business strategy, working in coordination with tax, financial and internationalization consultants. The result is a robust, flexible legal advisory service prepared to adapt to the regulatory, geopolitical and economic changes that affect international trade.
International Trade and Commercial Contracts Advisory Services
Working with a team specialized in international trade and commercial contracts is essential to protect your company’s global operations and ensure that every agreement is executed in line with your commercial, financial and strategic objectives.
Our services range from drafting the initial international contract to negotiating with the counterparty, monitoring its execution and, where appropriate, judicial or arbitral claims, ensuring legal coherence, operational efficiency and full protection of the company’s interests in all jurisdictions involved.
Anticipated contractual planning not only reduces legal and financial risks, but also brings clarity, predictability and confidence to the international commercial relationships that sustain your business growth in foreign markets.
If you are looking for a comprehensive solution to structure and protect your company’s international operations, our team offers the legal experience and strategic vision needed to build a solid, secure and sustainable international expansion over time.