A Global Economy
We understand that in today's business world, individuals and companies must be prepared to work with a global economy and with a law firm experienced in handling international affairs. Whether it is a local start-up, or a major corporation with locations around the world, the issues you face and the decisions made must be based on a sound knowledge of the potential legal ramifications of conducting business across geographical borders.
You need Porter & Hedges
Porter & Hedges lawyers have experience representing clients on an international scale. Our work in the areas of energy, corporate, arbitration and litigation, among others, position us to assist our clients and their business interests when faced with a cross border legal issues.
In addition to our in-house international experience, Porter & Hedges is a member of TerraLex, an international network of independent law firms that serves the business and personal interests of clients whose requirements transcend their state, provincial or national borders. TerraLex has a network of 145 member firms in 93 countries, with more than 12,000 lawyers and hundreds of offices around the world. While TerraLex members are not engaged in the joint practice of law, a membership in TerraLex gives us, and our clients, access to superior legal resources on a worldwide basis so that our clients' needs for legal services can be handled efficiently virtually anywhere.
Our international experience extends to:
- Representing developers of natural gas-fired electric power projects in the development, construction and financing of such projects in Pakistan, Canada, China, Brazil, Mexico and India.
- Representing owners and developers of natural gas processing facilities, refineries and pipelines in Mexico, Canada, Bolivia and Algeria.
- Representing a developer in all aspects of development of a landfill gas to electricity project in Monterrey, Mexico.
- Providing U.S. securities law advice for offerings made by Canadian companies.
- Representing a buyer of chemical manufacturing facilities in Germany and the Netherlands.
- Providing international arbitration services to clients.
- Formation of foreign trusts and business entities.
- Representing a Korean manufacturer in commercial arbitration before the ICC.
- Representing a Thai plastics manufacturer in the formation of a joint venture with the Thailand government.
- Representing an Australian bank in approximately 20 reserve based mezzanine oil and gas loans.
At Porter & Hedges we believe that even you deserve to work with a law firm that has the capability and experience to handle your domestic and international legal needs. We are not limited by geographical borders and stand ready to cover the globe to protect the legal interests of our clients. |
