International

We can help advise on cross-border lending, project financing, and trade finance transactions. We also assist our clients with regulatory compliance, including anti-money laundering (AML) and Basel III requirements, and support clients in obtaining licenses for international banking operations. Additionally, we can provide counsel on dispute resolution, insolvency, and restructuring, ensuring compliance with diverse financial regulations across jurisdictions while mitigating legal and regulatory risks.

Our international solicitors support our clients in services such as drafting and negotiating cross-border commercial agreements, advising on regulatory compliance in technology and data protection laws like GDPR and CCPA, and supporting intellectual property protection across jurisdictions. We also can assist with guidance on navigating digital transformation, cybersecurity, and e-commerce regulations while ensuring compliance with global trade laws.

During complex cross border transactions, we collaborate seamlessly with our established international network – ensuring we have the best people in place to work with you. By project managing the process from start to finish, using a dedicated international lawyer, we make sure you receive streamlined commercial advice, that looks and feels like it came from one firm.

Our international lawyers are well versed in managing complex multi-jurisdictional litigation. Our international law firm frequently act for international parties in litigation in the English courts. We also assist clients to formulate coordinated cross-border strategy and work closely with carefully selected overseas counsel when needed to achieve our clients’ goals in contentious matters. We take a global view of our client’s situation and use our expertise to maximise our client’s chances of success.

We support clients with advising on cross-border labour regulations, drafting and negotiating employment contracts, and ensuring compliance with global workplace laws, including anti-discrimination and data privacy rules. We also assist clients with managing international employee relocations, visa and immigration matters, and compliance with local tax and social security obligations. Additionally, supporting clients with workplace investigations, employee terminations, and restructuring in multiple jurisdictions, while also providing counsel on labour disputes, collective bargaining, and aligning global HR policies with international legal standards.

Our IP team has extensive experience of advising on multi-jurisdiction matters. We support international businesses with their activity in the UK and domestic businesses with their international IP portfolios. Our work includes advising on IP strategy as well as on, protecting, exploiting and litigating IP. We have deep expertise of advising on enforcement issues, including anti-counterfeiting, issues around the roll-out of emerging technology and new product offerings as well as the management of extensive IP portfolios. We are actively engaged in the international IP community, including through organisations such as INTA and ECTA.

Islamic finance is one of our core sectors at Foot Anstey. We assist clients globally on complex and innovative structures for shariah compliant finance and investment with leading expertise in real estate finance. Whether you are seasoned Islamic financial institution or just dipping your toes into this exciting new market, we will be delighted to work with you.

Even though the assets are immovable, the real estate market is constantly evolving and changing to meet lifestyle and business demands. Whether you are a seasoned operator or new to the UK, at Foot Anstey we have the knowledge and expertise to guide your journey.

We support our clients in advising on cross-border estate planning, ensuring compliance with international inheritance and tax laws, and structuring trusts or foundations for asset protection and efficient wealth transfer. We also can assist in resolving disputes with tax authorities, planning for expatriation or repatriation, and advising on philanthropic initiatives or family business succession to align with global tax and legal frameworks.

We can help advise clients on compliance with cross-border regulatory frameworks, assisting with licensing and registration for international financial activities, and providing guidance on securities, banking, and investment laws. Additional services may include drafting and negotiating financial contracts, structuring complex transactions, advising on data protection and cybersecurity in financial operations, and representing clients in regulatory investigations or enforcement actions. We can also support clients with anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, sanctions advice, and legal strategies for adapting to evolving global financial regulation.

We help inbound clients understand the UK regulatory landscape so that they can minimise risks to maximise opportunities.