International trade agreements

We help our clients conclude international contracts in a safe and well-thought-out manner. Our advice covers all stages of contract work – from legal risk analysis, through the selection of optimal contractual clauses, to negotiations with foreign contractors. We draft and review sales agreements, service contracts, license agreements, NDAs, as well as framework and distribution agreements. We advise on the choice of applicable law and jurisdiction for any claims, so as to protect our clients’ interests as fully as possible.

Our law firm drafts agreements with contractors operating in various legal systems, including Polish law, EU law, and common law systems outside Europe. As a legal partner to companies conducting international business, we also support our clients in renegotiating agreements, drafting annexes, and reviewing documents for compliance with the laws of the contractor’s country.

For years, we have been providing legal advice to companies and partners operating on international markets. We have participated in negotiations and the drafting of contracts with partners from Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East. We have drafted international contracts for companies in the IT, trade, industry, transport, luxury goods, and energy sectors.

We have conducted complex negotiations on the terms of a supply agreement between a Polish company and a Swiss contractor, drafted commercial contracts for a large manufacturing company in its relations with partners from the Middle East, and assisted clients in the implementation of license agreements in the computer games sector. We have also advised on the restructuring of holding structures in the context of existing agreements and intellectual property rights. Our experience covers not only the domestic market, but also international law regulations and commercial practice in various legal systems.

In international transactions, a single mistake in the structure of a contract or failure to take into account the nuances of the counterparty’s legal system can cost a company millions. That is why it is so important to obtain legal advice from experienced lawyers who understand the realities of business, the language of business, and the practices used in foreign markets. We combine in-depth knowledge of the law with a business approach based on the realities of international trade.

We always analyze a contract not only in terms of its compliance with the law, but also in terms of the client’s business objectives. We identify risks associated with the absence of specific clauses, vague provisions, or an unfavorable choice of applicable law. We negotiate with foreign partners on behalf of our clients, providing them with comfort and confidence that their interests are effectively represented. Entrepreneurs who decide to cooperate with KWKR on a permanent basis gain not only an advisor, but a true partner in international business.

International contracts differ significantly from contracts concluded exclusively on the domestic market. Not only are language differences crucial, but also different legal systems, interpretations of commercial terms, and industry practices. Choosing the applicable law and the court with jurisdiction over any disputes is one of the most important decisions in any international contract—failure to do so may result in costly proceedings abroad.

In international transactions, it is also particularly important to precisely define the terms of delivery, the moment of transfer of risk, the rules of payment, and the consequences of breach of contract. Proper protection of the client’s interests requires knowledge not only of the law, but also of commercial practice and the mentality of contractors in a given country. Therefore, legal advice when concluding a contract with a foreign partner should be entrusted to KWKR, which understands the complexity of these relationships and is able to find optimal solutions.