Area of Focus
Maritime, Shipping
& Int’ Trade Laws
We represent our clients in enforcement matters, seizures, and other disputes with the government or private parties, advise our clients on compliance planning and audit activities, and help them manage the importation of merchandise by using effective and compliant entry information and strategies.
General information
In the constantly developing and crucial area of Export Controls, we work with our clients to develop and implement strong compliance programs, which seamlessly weave together critical areas of export controls such as licensing, denied party screening, and reporting of export information to the government.
Our clients benefit in avoiding sanctions to handling complex and sensitive export enforcement matters.
The firm’s attorneys effectively represent our clients when business circumstances call for dispute resolution or litigation on import and export issues, whether it’s with third-party trading partners or against the government due to enforcement measures.
This same level of cross-practice support arises in international business transactions. From mergers and acquisitions to cross-border due diligence and contracting issues, our international law experts work together to create business solutions that meet all your legal and strategic business goals.
Our clients include international corporations, trade associations, non-governmental organizations, and business professionals working in industries, markets, and countries that span the realm of international trade.
Importers and exporters are subject to ever-changing, wide-ranging international trade laws and regulations. Pennington is committed to providing efficient and cost-effective legal advice to the international trade community.
We are dealing with:-
- Advising client regarding professional negligence
- Advising client regarding maritime law and procedures
- Drafting and preparing documents
- Represent client in cases often involving dispute over maritime law and international trade
- Assisting a client in obtaining custom permit
- Assisting client in obtaining licenses and authorization(export and import)