ArentFox Schiff offers sophisticated counsel on the US market for clients operating in the world’s largest economy. As outside counsel to European companies doing business in the US, ArentFox Schiff lawyers know our clients’ industry, speak their language, and can tell them what competitors are doing.
Our Focus
Our firm has a long track record of representing US and foreign entities in all aspects of cross-border business and commerce, including a wide range of corporate, regulatory, and litigation issues in the US.
Our team frequently advises companies in the chemical, cosmetic, fashion, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, real estate, retail, and technology sectors.
The ArentFox Schiff Europe team is experienced with representing all types of organizations, from European pharmaceutical and chemical companies and recognized high fashion brands to foreign embassies and governments. Our lawyers help bridge the divide for European clients who face barriers to their businesses in the US and other foreign markets by drawing upon a wealth of industry experience, foreign language capabilities, and cohesive integration with all other teams at the firm. By leveraging these assets, we are well-positioned to provide our European clients unique solutions to achieve their international business goals.
International Compliance & Dispute Resolution
Anti-corruption counseling and compliance
Commercial disputes in US courts
Export controls and economic sanctions
Tort actions in US federal courts
World Bank compliance monitorship
Regulatory & Government Affairs
Advertising and promotions
Advocacy before US agencies
Data security and privacy developments in the EU
Data transfer and exchange
Medicare & Medicaid reimbursement
US market entry product requirements
International Transactions
US and international mergers and acquisitions
Corporate finance
Global recapitalizations
Introductions and listings to European stock exchanges
International real estate sales
International supply and distribution
Cross-border joint ventures
Intellectual Property
Patent, trademark, and copyright searching and prosecution
Conflict and dispute resolution
Licensing and assignment
Patent, trademark, and copyright portfolio management
Intellectual Property Rights management and enforcement