Advising international businesses
Our multi-disciplinary team provides ambitious foreign entrepreneurs and businesses with strategic and practical guidance on building and growing companies in the UK. Whilst the process may appear complicated, we guide them through each step, assisting with setting up the appropriate business structure, advising on funding and business premises and drafting the necessary commercial contracts. If your clients are looking to expand their existing overseas business by developing a UK presence, either by establishing a branch, a subsidiary or an LLP, we are well placed to advise on all registration and ongoing statutory compliance requirements.
We can then provide them with dynamic and uniquely tailored guidance which covers all their commercial needs including real estate, employment law, immigration, intellectual property, data protection and tax.
As their business expands, we also have the capability to advise on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital backing, competition law and financial services regulation. Our litigation expertise also allows us to support our clients in resolving disputes of any kind that they may encounter.
We regularly advise overseas clients on:
Our international legal network
We are an active member of World Link for Law, a leading network of international law firms. The network comprises 70 law firms with 80 offices in 47 countries worldwide. This close network of law firms enables us to source and collaborate with high quality international legal providers in the jurisdictions that our clients require.
Advising individuals and families with international affairs
Wealthy individuals and families with international affairs must give careful consideration to ensure that their assets are protected and passed on to future generations in a way which is effective and efficient in all the relevant jurisdictions. Whether the circumstances involve assets owned in various parts of the world or foreign people living in or moving to the UK, without proactive and strategic planning there is a risk of assets passing in an unintended way or valuable opportunities being missed.
Our team works closely with wealthy international individuals and families to support them in protecting their wealth now and in the future. Our clients’ assets can be complex and diverse requiring the deployment of a variety of holding vehicles including trusts, foundations, companies and partnerships.
2004 saw the beginning of our focus on Italy that has continued ever since.
London has long been an attractive destination for Italians – whether to visit, to live, to set up business or to invest. We support Italian clients in all of these areas and have close relationships with professionals in England, Italy and in offshore jurisdictions who have experience of acting for Italian clients.
Our Italian focus was formed to meet the needs of Italian companies (operating both in Italy and the UK) to advise them on doing business in the UK, and also to support private individuals seeking specialist tax and estate planning services. We have knowledge of the legal, commercial and cultural environments of the two countries, of the workings of Italian business, and the preferences of Italian clients.
Our range of services for Italian clients includes:
Members of our Italian team include:
Stephen Rosen, Partner – Commercial & Financial disputes
Stephen has had Italian clients and businesses as one of his focuses since 2004 and is a regular visitor to Milan. His Italian credentials include:
Charlie Fowler, Partner – Private Wealth
Charlie is of Italian heritage and has studied in Italy and speaks Italian to conversational standard. His Italian credentials include:
Emily Malvaso, Associate – Private Wealth
Emily is a dual English and Italian national, born and raised in Italy before moving to the UK in 2011. She is a native bilingual speaker of English and Italian and specialises in providing UK tax and estate planning to clients with an Italian nexus. Her Italian credentials include:
Daniel Zona, Associate – Employment
Danny is of Italian heritage and advises on a wide range of employment and discrimination issues. He is an active member of the European Employment Lawyers Association. His Italian credentials include:
Our Swiss office, established in 2004, places our English law and UK tax expertise within this hub of international wealth and commerce.
We regularly have different teams of lawyers operating from the region, servicing our corporate and high-net-worth private clients and maintaining valuable links with local advisers.
Many corporate and high-net-worth private clients establish a key strategic presence in Switzerland, whether it is their headquarters or a family office or the place where they bank or establish trusts.
They often have complex international legal requirements and, with English law frequently used in international contracts and with England often chosen as a centre for dispute resolution, our clients see significant advantages in being able to access our English legal services from Geneva.
Our Tax and estate planning team specialises in international matters and includes a focus on supporting wealthy Turkish and Middle Eastern clients. Our work includes advising individuals and families on cross-jurisdictional tax and planning considerations, trust structuring, succession planning, tax planning and complex international probate matters.
We also advise privately owned non-UK resident businesses on their corporate restructuring in England and in Turkey, advising on appropriate structures for holding UK property and on the availability of sovereign immunity from tax. We have particular expertise in taxation of international transactions and provide services to Turkish corporate clients wishing to extend their trading activities into English markets.
For individuals with personal and financial connections in both the US and the UK, navigating the interaction between the two regimes on matters of tax, estate planning, trusts and succession can be complex. Individuals may have just avoided the pitfalls of one jurisdiction only to fall foul of the rules in the other.
If you are in the position where you have interests across both sides of the pond, it is crucial that you work with advisors with experience in crafting suitable UK advice that is mindful of, and can coexist tax-efficiently with, concurrent US concerns.
Our Private Wealth team includes lawyers who specialise in providing guidance on a range of US/UK cross border matters. Co-ordinating with US advisers where necessary, we are able to provide a tailored and fully integrated estate plan.
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International key contacts
stephen.rosen@collyerbristow.comPartner
Talk to Stephen about Banking & financial disputes, Commercial arbitration and Commercial disputes
2004 saw the beginning of our focus on Italy that has continued since. We have knowledge of the legal, commercial and cultural environments of the two countries, of the workings of Italian business, and the preferences of Italian clients.
We are a highly internationally focused firm. In any given year around a third of our revenue is attributed to clients outside of the UK. This short brochure summarises our work supporting businesses, individuals and families with their international legal affairs.
The London Court of International Arbitration (“LCIA”) is one of the world’s leading international institutions for commercial dispute resolution. This guide, prepared mainly to assist non – UK parties, provides an overview of the Court and its processes.
Collyer Bristow is highly experienced in acting for HNW/UHNW individuals looking to relocate or return to the UK. This document outlines the key tax, estate planning and immigration areas which may be relevant to you, your clients or your employees when moving to the UK.
Whether you are looking to set up a new business here or expand an existing one, this guide covers the key things you need to know to avoid potential pitfalls and get the most out of your investment.
Recent experience
We advised a US gaming corporation on establishing a UK business and obtaining the necessary gaming licenses from the Gambling Commission.
DIGITAL & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & INTERNATIONAL
Case study
We advised a US gaming corporation on establishing a UK business and obtaining the necessary gaming licenses from the Gambling Commission.
Acting for an English distributor of perfumes in Italy in a €10m dispute relating to the termination of the distribution agreement.
Robin HenryPartner - Head of Dispute Resolution Services
Case study
Acting for an English distributor of perfumes in Italy in a €10m dispute relating to the termination of the distribution agreement.
Acting for an Italian distributor of medical equipment in a contractual dispute with a Belgian supplier with a value of €50m.
Robin HenryPartner - Head of Dispute Resolution Services
Case study
Acting for an Italian distributor of medical equipment in a contractual dispute with a Belgian supplier with a value of €50m.
Acting for global automotive product manufacturers FIAMM Energy Technology Ltd in litigation and in a trial brought by car- maker Nissan over the supply of 1.6 million car batteries which involved approximately 900,000 separate claims and a total claim value of about €120 million.
Case study
Acting for global automotive product manufacturers FIAMM Energy Technology Ltd in litigation and in a trial brought by car- maker Nissan over the supply of 1.6 million car batteries which involved approximately 900,000 separate claims and a total claim value of about €120 million.
Instructed by a Middle Eastern airline in an LCIA arbitration brought by a former charter operator – the arbitration was brought to an early conclusion following a successful application for security of costs against the claimant.
Case study
Instructed by a Middle Eastern airline in an LCIA arbitration brought by a former charter operator – the arbitration was brought to an early conclusion following a successful application for security of costs against the claimant.
Representing a client in an LCIA arbitration over the performance of forex currency swaps with a leading international bank, including an anti – suit injunction and related fraud proceedings in India.
Case study
Representing a client in an LCIA arbitration over the performance of forex currency swaps with a leading international bank, including an anti – suit injunction and related fraud proceedings in India.
Our Commercial disputes team is acting in a on-going and complex cross-border fraud dispute in claim for over £40 million.
COMMERCIAL DISPUTES & INTERNATIONAL
Robin HenryPartner - Head of Dispute Resolution Services
Case study
Our Commercial disputes team is acting in a on-going and complex cross-border fraud dispute in claim for over £40 million.
We are representing a bank plaintiff in a USD 1 billion claim in the US regarding the obligations of former employees to give depositions in England to the opponent’s lawyers and representing the employees in the deposition taking.
BANKING & FINANCIAL DISPUTES & INTERNATIONAL
Robin HenryPartner - Head of Dispute Resolution Services
Case study
We are representing a bank plaintiff in a USD 1 billion claim in the US regarding the obligations of former employees to give depositions in England to the opponent’s lawyers and representing the employees in the deposition taking.
We are acting for a London based trader at a US hedge fund with USD30 billion in assets under management in successfully disputing sanctions imposed on him by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (with FCA consequences) over the use by his colleagues of his trading ID.
BANKING & FINANCIAL DISPUTES & INTERNATIONAL
Robin HenryPartner - Head of Dispute Resolution Services
Case study
We are acting for a London based trader at a US hedge fund with USD30 billion in assets under management in successfully disputing sanctions imposed on him by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (with FCA consequences) over the use by his colleagues of his trading ID.
We are currently acting for a major Italian utilities company in a dispute with a major bank over interest rate swaps and associated financial transactions involving complex jurisdiction issues concerning proceedings brought in the English and Italian courts and competing interpretations of English, Italian and EU law.
BANKING & FINANCIAL DISPUTES & INTERNATIONAL
Robin HenryPartner - Head of Dispute Resolution Services
Case study
We are currently acting for a major Italian utilities company in a dispute with a major bank over interest rate swaps and associated financial transactions involving complex jurisdiction issues concerning proceedings brought in the English and Italian courts and competing interpretations of English, Italian and EU law.
We are acting for an overseas bank on the relocation of its European HQ in central London. This ongoing project is due to last for several years and includes the negotiation of documents in respect of the new premises, re-gearing of existing leases and detailed advice in relation to exit from the bank’s existing properties.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE & INTERNATIONAL & REAL ESTATE FINANCE
Case study
We are acting for an overseas bank on the relocation of its European HQ in central London. This ongoing project is due to last for several years and includes the negotiation of documents in respect of the new premises, re-gearing of existing leases and detailed advice in relation to exit from the bank’s existing properties.
We act for a sovereign wealth fund in relation to its portfolio of property in central London, including advice on property management, real estate litigation, corporate tax and international law matters.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE & INTERNATIONAL
Case study
We act for a sovereign wealth fund in relation to its portfolio of property in central London, including advice on property management, real estate litigation, corporate tax and international law matters.
Collyer Bristow is a highly internationally focused firm. In any given year around a third of our revenue is attributed to clients outside of the UK.
Across our various specialisms we work with clients and contacts based in countries all around the world. However as a firm we maintain a particular focus upon; have a cultural awareness and language expertise in; and have built considerable professional contacts in Italy, USA, Channel Islands, and Switzerland.
Advising international businesses
Our multi-disciplinary team provides ambitious foreign entrepreneurs and businesses with strategic and practical guidance on building and growing companies in the UK. Whilst the process may appear complicated, we guide them through each step, assisting with setting up the appropriate business structure, advising on funding and business premises and drafting the necessary commercial contracts. If your clients are looking to expand their existing overseas business by developing a UK presence, either by establishing a branch, a subsidiary or an LLP, we are well placed to advise on all registration and ongoing statutory compliance requirements.
We can then provide them with dynamic and uniquely tailored guidance which covers all their commercial needs including real estate, employment law, immigration, intellectual property, data protection and tax.
As their business expands, we also have the capability to advise on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital backing, competition law and financial services regulation. Our litigation expertise also allows us to support our clients in resolving disputes of any kind that they may encounter.
We regularly advise overseas clients on:
Our international legal network
We are an active member of World Link for Law, a leading network of international law firms. The network comprises 70 law firms with 80 offices in 47 countries worldwide. This close network of law firms enables us to source and collaborate with high quality international legal providers in the jurisdictions that our clients require.
Advising individuals and families with international affairs
Wealthy individuals and families with international affairs must give careful consideration to ensure that their assets are protected and passed on to future generations in a way which is effective and efficient in all the relevant jurisdictions. Whether the circumstances involve assets owned in various parts of the world or foreign people living in or moving to the UK, without proactive and strategic planning there is a risk of assets passing in an unintended way or valuable opportunities being missed.
Our team works closely with wealthy international individuals and families to support them in protecting their wealth now and in the future. Our clients’ assets can be complex and diverse requiring the deployment of a variety of holding vehicles including trusts, foundations, companies and partnerships.
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2004 saw the beginning of our focus on Italy that has continued ever since.
London has long been an attractive destination for Italians – whether to visit, to live, to set up business or to invest. We support Italian clients in all of these areas and have close relationships with professionals in England, Italy and in offshore jurisdictions who have experience of acting for Italian clients.
Our Italian focus was formed to meet the needs of Italian companies (operating both in Italy and the UK) to advise them on doing business in the UK, and also to support private individuals seeking specialist tax and estate planning services. We have knowledge of the legal, commercial and cultural environments of the two countries, of the workings of Italian business, and the preferences of Italian clients.
Our range of services for Italian clients includes:
Members of our Italian team include:
Stephen Rosen, Partner – Commercial & Financial disputes
Stephen has had Italian clients and businesses as one of his focuses since 2004 and is a regular visitor to Milan. His Italian credentials include:
Charlie Fowler, Partner – Private Wealth
Charlie is of Italian heritage and has studied in Italy and speaks Italian to conversational standard. His Italian credentials include:
Emily Malvaso, Associate – Private Wealth
Emily is a dual English and Italian national, born and raised in Italy before moving to the UK in 2011. She is a native bilingual speaker of English and Italian and specialises in providing UK tax and estate planning to clients with an Italian nexus. Her Italian credentials include:
Daniel Zona, Associate – Employment
Danny is of Italian heritage and advises on a wide range of employment and discrimination issues. He is an active member of the European Employment Lawyers Association. His Italian credentials include:
Our Swiss office, established in 2004, places our English law and UK tax expertise within this hub of international wealth and commerce.
We regularly have different teams of lawyers operating from the region, servicing our corporate and high-net-worth private clients and maintaining valuable links with local advisers.
Many corporate and high-net-worth private clients establish a key strategic presence in Switzerland, whether it is their headquarters or a family office or the place where they bank or establish trusts.
They often have complex international legal requirements and, with English law frequently used in international contracts and with England often chosen as a centre for dispute resolution, our clients see significant advantages in being able to access our English legal services from Geneva.
Our Tax and estate planning team specialises in international matters and includes a focus on supporting wealthy Turkish and Middle Eastern clients. Our work includes advising individuals and families on cross-jurisdictional tax and planning considerations, trust structuring, succession planning, tax planning and complex international probate matters.
We also advise privately owned non-UK resident businesses on their corporate restructuring in England and in Turkey, advising on appropriate structures for holding UK property and on the availability of sovereign immunity from tax. We have particular expertise in taxation of international transactions and provide services to Turkish corporate clients wishing to extend their trading activities into English markets.
For individuals with personal and financial connections in both the US and the UK, navigating the interaction between the two regimes on matters of tax, estate planning, trusts and succession can be complex. Individuals may have just avoided the pitfalls of one jurisdiction only to fall foul of the rules in the other.
If you are in the position where you have interests across both sides of the pond, it is crucial that you work with advisors with experience in crafting suitable UK advice that is mindful of, and can coexist tax-efficiently with, concurrent US concerns.
Our Private Wealth team includes lawyers who specialise in providing guidance on a range of US/UK cross border matters. Co-ordinating with US advisers where necessary, we are able to provide a tailored and fully integrated estate plan.
Recent experience
Case study
We advised a US gaming corporation on establishing a UK business and obtaining the necessary gaming licenses from the Gambling Commission.
Case study
Acting for an English distributor of perfumes in Italy in a €10m dispute relating to the termination of the distribution agreement.
Case study
Acting for an Italian distributor of medical equipment in a contractual dispute with a Belgian supplier with a value of €50m.
Case study
Acting for global automotive product manufacturers FIAMM Energy Technology Ltd in litigation and in a trial brought by car- maker Nissan over the supply of 1.6 million car batteries which involved approximately 900,000 separate claims and a total claim value of about €120 million.
Case study
Instructed by a Middle Eastern airline in an LCIA arbitration brought by a former charter operator – the arbitration was brought to an early conclusion following a successful application for security of costs against the claimant.
Case study
Representing a client in an LCIA arbitration over the performance of forex currency swaps with a leading international bank, including an anti – suit injunction and related fraud proceedings in India.
Case study
Our Commercial disputes team is acting in a on-going and complex cross-border fraud dispute in claim for over £40 million.
Case study
We are representing a bank plaintiff in a USD 1 billion claim in the US regarding the obligations of former employees to give depositions in England to the opponent’s lawyers and representing the employees in the deposition taking.
Case study
We are acting for a London based trader at a US hedge fund with USD30 billion in assets under management in successfully disputing sanctions imposed on him by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (with FCA consequences) over the use by his colleagues of his trading ID.
Case study
We are currently acting for a major Italian utilities company in a dispute with a major bank over interest rate swaps and associated financial transactions involving complex jurisdiction issues concerning proceedings brought in the English and Italian courts and competing interpretations of English, Italian and EU law.
Case study
We are acting for an overseas bank on the relocation of its European HQ in central London. This ongoing project is due to last for several years and includes the negotiation of documents in respect of the new premises, re-gearing of existing leases and detailed advice in relation to exit from the bank’s existing properties.
Case study
We act for a sovereign wealth fund in relation to its portfolio of property in central London, including advice on property management, real estate litigation, corporate tax and international law matters.
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