INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
With more than 20 years in experience in international business law, Isabelle Smith Monnerville leads the international business practice group at VAUGHAN.
As a constantly evolving domain of law, international business is not only about applying the correct rules or treaties that govern international commerce and investments. It requires an approach that takes into account the specific and culturally diverse elements of international commerce.
The practice has significant references in matters related to international trade, international contracts, joint ventures, project and asset financing, international insolvency, international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
Our expertise is enhanced by constant contact with international professionals (in house and counsel) through regular participation in working groups, notably that of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) of GRIP 21 (a member of INSOL INTERNATIONAL) and of the World Bank.
In conjunction with a network of proven foreign correspondents and supported by our multilingual team, the practice draws on the wide body of expertise within VAUGHAN – whether labour, international mobility, real-estate, IP/IT or corporate law, in order to provide our clients with a comprehensive service.
Our experience at VAUGHAN includes:
Geographic zones
- Inbound business with traditional partners – North America, enlarged European Union
- Strong growth of outbound as well as inbound business with emerging economies - Eastern Europe, India, China and South America
Operations
- Investments, share or asset purchase
- Asset finance
- Joint-ventures and development contracts
- International construction projects
- Commercial contracts
Litigation
- International litigation before French courts (competence, applicable law…)
- Insolvency procedures (rights of creditors, claim for insolvency, rescheduling negotiations and CVAs, competence of national jurisdictions)
- Technical litigation involving technical expert investigations and technical evidence
- International arbitration
- Alternative dispute resolution
PARTNER:
Isabelle Smith Monnerville