Business and Corporate Law

• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Many professionals involved in mergers and acquisitions are unaware of the complex rules governing the regulation of international trade and may fail to adequately consider the customs and trade practices of target companies as part of standard M&A due diligence reviews. They may also erroneously believe that such companies, particularly those who have been involved in imports or exports for a long time, must have sufficient controls, procedures, and processes in place to manage associated risk. ST&R can help acquiring companies timely identify and remediate these issues to avoid unexpected and costly surprises well after a deal is closed, including significant duty assessments, civil penalties, enforcement measures, and even criminal proceedings.
• Unfair Competition
  Section 337 investigations involve claims regarding intellectual property rights, and are meant to stop unfair competition due to patent or trademark infringement.