International Trade Law
The export and import of commodities to and from overseas markets demands a clear understanding of how these contracts are structured and a working knowledge of the interaction between the domestic Health, Customs and export legislation and that of other jurisdictions. Oceanlaw New Zealand is well placed to assist.
Areas of Practice:
- Preparation of CIF and FOB contracts, guarantees and related transactional documents
- Acting for various participants in the logistics chain
- Resolving disputes between seller and purchasers of commodities
- Advising the bankers of commodity exporters
- Assisting in negotiating access to markets
- Advising domestic exporters on the requirements for the movement of commodities, both perishable and non perishable
- Advising on EDI
- Assisting in obtaining certificates of Origin
- Sourcing and negotiating import quotas
- Negotiating joint venture agreements across multiple jurisdictions