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International Trade & Treaties

Our team is experienced in dealing with all aspects of international trade and policy and the application of international treaties.  We can and have assisted a wide range of clients with their dealings in the international arena.

 

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New Zealand businesses are frequently supplying or receiving goods and services from overseas parties and there are a number of unique considerations in such transactions.  Businesses need certainty regarding which legal system applies to the transaction and what happens if there is a dispute, as such issues may not always be clear.  We are experienced in assisting clients with all aspects of international sales contracts and the specific issues surrounding these.

 

Specifically, we assist clients with issues such as delivery and the passing of risk, and the application of standard international trade terms such as Incoterms 2000.  We also advise on alternative payment arrangements including such methods as documentary letters of credit.

 

Clients engaging in international transactions must be aware of choice of law issues.  New Zealand is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 1980 (CISG) and this can have far reaching consequences on international transactions for the unsuspecting client.  Our experts are familiar with such treaties and can provide specialized advice on the CISG and whether or not it should be adopted in particular transactions.

 

Our team can assist in dispute resolution and enforcement in the event that problems arise.