International Practice Group (IPG)

PLG's International Practice Group (IPG) represents some of the most sophisticated companies that have a prominent role in supporting the global economy. Our clients are involved with a variety of business sectors that have an international reach including the technology, energy, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, transportation, financial services, defense, aerospace, automotive, education, healthcare, utility, and travel/tourism industries.

Our attorneys have a wealth of experience representing those clients on cross-border corporate, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, tax, and dispute resolution matters including the following:

• Complex mergers and acquisitions
• Multinational infrastructure projects
• Inbound and outbound investments (PE, VC, CVC, and sovereign wealth funds)
• Distribution and supply chain relationships
• Joint ventures and teaming contracts
• Transfer pricing agreements
• Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) filings
• Outbound Investment Security Program notifications
• Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) requirements
• Tariffs and customs advice
• Sanctions and export controls
• Anti-corruption/anti-bribery compliance and investigations
• Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing compliance
• Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) filings
• Data protection and cybersecurity compliance and risk mitigation
• Copyright/trademark registrations and disputes
• Intellectual property (IP) licenses
• Global branding and management of global IP portfolios
• Business immigration and visa applications
• Global investigations and white collar defense
• Representation of both U.S. and non-U.S. parties before a variety of international courts, tribunals, and arbitration institutions
• Cross-border insurance coverage disputes

PLG maintains an extensive foreign counsel network that spans the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific Region. We have built and maintained these cross-referral relationships over the course of several years. This network enables us to provide our clients with an all-inclusive solution to their U.S. and international legal needs.