International
Ashfords is able to provide English legal advice to you and your business on the inward investment process. We also regularly work with overseas lawyers on a wide range of international legal transactions. If you are a UK company doing business overseas or are a foreign business setting up in the UK, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We have long realised the importance of being able to support our clients with their international activities, so in 1991 we formed an international network of independent law firms, called Advoc .
Advoc now has over 50 members in countries worldwide. Advoc firms are leading full service practices within their own jurisdiction. By agreement, member firms respond immediately to the needs of clients of other member firms. In addition there are no fees or commission for introductions and, following introduction, clients can work directly with the foreign member of Advoc (rather than through Ashfords) if this is more appropriate for their requirements.
Our solicitors from Ashfords forge personal links with lawyers in Advoc firms through day to day practice and regular meetings at various locations across the world. We have an active exchange programme with Advoc which has seen French, Danish and German lawyers working in our offices.
Inward Investment
We are able to assist you and your business on inward investment into the UK. We can provide assistance in a range of areas including:
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company formation/branch registration and test;
- company secretarial services (including registered office address);
- start up advice;
- tax and national insurance;
- banking;
- Joint Venture Agreements and Shareholders Agreements;
- Distribution Agreements and Agency Agreements;
- trade marks and other intellectual property;
- Competition Law;
- immigration and employment issues;
- commercial property (Real Estate);
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acquisitions and disposals of companies and businesses;and
- e-commerce.
Immigration Rules
Our Employment Team is able to provide advice on the employment of foreign workers in the UK.
For further information, please contact Linnea Keldusild on +44 (0)1392 333808 or email l.keldusild@ashfords.co.uk
Spanish Law Services
Our specialist team members have experience of living and working in Spain. The members of the team are bi-lingual and are familiar with Spanish culture and business practice. We know how to protect and defend your interests in Spain. We offer sound legal and practical advice and more importantly we speak plain English. We ensure that the things that matter most to you do not get "lost in translation".
Our team will confirm in writing what we will do on your behalf so that there are no misunderstandings. The quality of our service is measured against the standards required by English law. We are UK based, therefore easily contactable.
For further information, please contact Samantha Stoker on +44 (0)1392 333679 or email s.stoker@ashfords.co.uk
Languages
We have solicitors within the firm who are fluent in the following languages:
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French;
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Italian;
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Russian;
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Spanish;
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Swedish;and
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Welsh.
