International Trade Law

The export and import of commodities to and from overseas markets demands a clear understanding of how these contracts are structured and a working knowledge of the interaction between the domestic Health, Customs and export legislation and that of other jurisdictions. Oceanlaw New Zealand is well placed to assist.

Areas of Practice:

• Preparation of CIF and FOB contracts, guarantees and related transactional documents
• Acting for various participants in the logistics chain
• Resolving disputes between seller and purchasers of commodities
• Advising the bankers of commodity exporters
• Assisting in negotiating access to markets
• Advising domestic exporters on the requirements for the movement of commodities, both perishable and non perishable
• Advising on EDI
• Assisting in obtaining certificates of Origin
• Sourcing and negotiating import quotas
• Negotiating joint venture agreements across multiple jurisdictions

For more information please contact:

Mike Sullivan