With globalization, businesses large and small are increasingly operating “across borders” in two or more countries. Cross-border business dealings multiply the legal issues businesses face every day. The whole range of different laws and rules in different countries must be analyzed and resolved. Bergman & Assoc., in association with our American affiliate, has a full range of expertise and experience to uncover, respond to and deal with the legal issues confronted by Cross-border businesses. Because of our boutique size and approach, our firms provide close and continuous personalized attention by the same lawyer on every matter. Bergman & Assoc., based in Montreal and Toronto, and our affiliate based in New York, are dedicated to and engaged in finding legal Cross-border solutions for businesses, and clearing the legal path to facilitate Cross-border commercial operations. We can help you and your business in all manner of Cross-border issues, including:
Commercial transactions involving parties, businesses or properties in multiple countries
Corporate structures in multiple countries, states and provinces
Regulatory issues and governmental and administrative requirements in Canada and the United States
Tax issues and planning in both Canada and the United States
Immigration and naturalization issues, including work Visas, green cards and permanent residency in both Canada and the United States
Litigation involving persons, corporations and courts in Canada and the United States including coordination and strategizing Cross-border litigation both as plaintiff/complainant or defendant
Employment and Labour law issues in Canada and the United States including employment contracts, terminations and employment discrimination matters
Insurance issues involving persons, businesses, events and property in Canada and the United States
Entertainment law and motion picture/television issues in Canada and the United States
Import and export issues involving navigation of customs, border and regulatory agency requirements
Coverage In Other Jurisdictions
Bergman & Assoc. provide particularly valuable additional services for foreign corporate clients whose business generates legal matters in multiple states and countries. Where necessary, we locate and engage quality local counsel in these other states and countries, many of whom we have previously dealt with. We closely supervise these lawyers to assure that their services are effective, efficient and results driven, and that our clients’ interests are properly and consistently handled.
Our Cross-Border Successes
Bergman & Assoc. have had numerous successes in our Cross-border practice, including, by way of example:
The effective advocacy of international banking and litigation involving tens of millions of dollars in Canada, the United States and Asia
The successful handling of major international litigation involving senior executives, dismissal and compensation practices
The successful handling of the regulatory needs of Cross-border franchises and their regulatory compliance with state and provincial standards requirements and related matters
The successful implementation of Cross-border financing strategies and the securitization and collateralization of international assets for multi-million dollar financing
Bergman & Assoc. are your cross-border legal professionals.