Business Transactions

Domestic and International Business Transactions

The business transactions you make today shape the future of your company. From his office in midtown Manhattan, Jonathan S. Berck can help you make sound business choices to achieve your short- and long-term goals. He offers emerging businesses a wide range of legal services regarding corporate and commercial law, with a special emphasis on transactions at home and abroad.

Planning Your Business Transactions

By taking the time with an attorney to carefully plan your business transactions today, you can help prevent future problems. Jon Berck understands that the best way to avoid costly business litigation is with thorough and discreet planning and preparation. He will help you review your financial situation and tailor a plan to the needs of your business. Whether you are an emerging international technology company or an oil and gas company with highly complex project finance agreements, he can help you facilitate successful business transactions:

• International Business Transactions
• Contract Agreements
• Eurodollar Loans
• Supply and Distribution Agreements
• Business Organization
• Business Formation
• Licensing Agreements
• Joint Venture Agreements
• Simple Loan Documents
• Project Finance
• Regulatory Issues

International Business Transactions

Jon Berck has extensive experience practicing law abroad, having worked for Shearman & Sterling in Frankfurt, Latham & Watkins in London, and the International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group. Mr. Berck speaks German and is licensed to practice in England and Wales. He is able to help companies of all sizes with their business needs in all international markets.

The Special Challenges of International Business Transactions

Before you enter an international business transaction, it is important to understand the commercial and legal aspects of the other jurisdiction. This is important, in order to establish a robust business relationship abroad. As a former professor of international business law at the University of Alabama School of Law, Jon Berck has studied and understands the challenges that face businesses in an ever-changing and growing global market.

Risk Analysis of International Business Transactions

When assisting a client with an international business transaction, Jon Berck focuses his efforts on thorough risk analysis. As with any commercial transaction, the best way to avoid future disputes is with careful and detail-oriented planning. He also helps his clients locate suitable foreign and local partners. This often makes a big difference in terms of addressing problems of market acceptance and dealing with local regulatory issues. From issues of business formation to financing, he makes sure his clients consider all aspects of their international business growth:

• Political Environments
• Regulatory Environments
• Competitive Environments
• Currency Risks
• Management Culture

Contact

Your business transactions are the life of your business. From his office in midtown Manhattan, Jon Berck offers his clients the creative and discreet personal service they deserve, providing counsel twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. With a robust infrastructure and banking systems in place, he is ready to help your business immediately. Contact him today for more information.