Practice

International

From cross-border transactions to high-stakes dispute resolution, we offer experienced counsel in a time of constant change.

At Troutman Pepper Locke, we are committed to serving clients globally. Our multidisciplinary approach and extensive cross-border experience enable us to provide integrated legal and commercial solutions to business challenges worldwide.

We offer coordinated transactional, regulatory, and litigation counsel to both U.S. and international clients. Our deep understanding of local legal systems, cross-border issues, and cultural practices ensures practical, real-world advice. Many of our attorneys actively participate in associations that promote cross-border economic ties, such as the European American Chamber of Commerce in New York and the French-American Chamber of Commerce in Philadelphia. We are also involved in international law firm networks like Lex Mundi, World Law Group, and The Boston Group, ensuring global coverage at the highest levels of legal complexity.

Our International Practice

Practical advice in a turbulent world

We represent a wide array of clients outside the U.S. and U.S.-based multinational clients with global operations. In North America, we provide sophisticated cross-border services for Canadian public and private companies, consistently ranking as a top law firm for Canadian deals. Our London office serves as a gateway for international work in Asia Pacific, India, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. 

In jurisdictions where we do not practice local law, we maintain close relationships with leading external counsel. Our areas of focus include:

  • Capital Markets: Advising on cross-border public and private offerings as well as listings.
  • Commercial: Supporting clients in business operations, regulation, and growth, with expertise in outsourcing, franchising, licensing, privacy, and data protection.
  • Corporate Transactions: Advising on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, JVs, corporate finance, and strategic alliances.
  • Data Centers: Providing cross-border advice on large data center projects for multinational corporations and global banks.
  • Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in litigation and arbitration, managing cross-border disputes.
  • Employment: Advising on employment issues, including discrimination claims, executive terminations, restructuring, and redundancy exercises.
  • Financial Services: Supporting banks, asset managers, insurers, and investment bodies on M&A, regulation, fintech, and disputes.
  • Insurance: Assisting insurers and reinsurers with regulatory compliance, strategic transactions, claims disputes, and litigation.
  • Intellectual Property: Managing and defending IP rights globally.
  • Real Estate: Advising on acquisitions, disposals, commercial lettings, and asset management in major real estate sectors.
  • Restructuring and Insolvency: Handling cross-border matters, including reorganizations, distressed financing, and insolvency sales.
  • Sanctions + Trade Controls: Our national team offers comprehensive representation in U.S. sanctions, export controls, imports, foreign direct investment, and related areas.

Leveraging our international network and local insights, we help clients navigate global business complexities with confidence and success.

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