Parker Poe is a leader in the Carolinas representing international companies competing in the world market. Since forming our international practice in the early 1980s, we have seen global business change along with the needs of our clients. Parker Poe's International Business attorneys provide clients, both in the Carolinas and beyond, with quality and effective legal advice based on years of experience and a local and worldwide network of corporate, financial, political and professional relationships, clients and contacts. As a member of the TerraLex® network of law firms, we have access to more than 155 law firms worldwide that enable us to provide prompt and effective service around the globe.

Our clients include a variety of multinational, foreign and domestic clients, both public and private. We are equipped to serve a wide range of industries including automotive, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, technology, telecommunications and energy. We offer our clients creative, responsive and aggressive legal strategies as well as a broad portfolio of legal services.

Although the speed and technology of business have changed, the values we bring to our clients have not. From small, private companies investing in the Carolinas to public companies making acquisitions abroad, our clients benefit from our comprehensive legal services, extensive contacts and depth of knowledge in the international business world.

Experience Highlights

Parker Poe's International Business attorneys have experience in areas such as:

• Business investments into the United States and, in cooperation with foreign law firms, into other countries
• Mergers and acquisitions and other cross-border transactions, including joint ventures and partnerships
• Economic development, including services for developing, constructing and financing manufacturing, research and other facilities
• Immigration services for all aspects of business-related immigration and visa law
• International tax services for business investments and transactions, including coordinating with foreign tax advisors to provide effective global tax advice
• Corporate counseling on corporate, commercial and contract issues including intellectual property issues
• International trade and U.S. customs matters in connection with the import and export of products and technology
• Transnational litigation and arbitration to protect and defend the rights of our clients

Experience

Acquisitions and Joint Ventures

• Represented a global chemical company in acquisition of U.S. and South American assets of a competitor
• Represented a publicly traded British company in its acquisition of a U.S. equipment rental business
• Represented a German shoe chain in the purchase of a majority of the stock of a U.S.-based shoe chain
• Represented a foreign-owned retail company in its acquisition by merger of a competitor out of bankruptcy
• Represented a German-based multinational conglomerate in the establishment of a globally focused auto parts assembly joint venture with a French parts manufacturer
• Represented a U.S. steel manufacturer in its acquisition as part of a consortium of a Peruvian steel manufacturer through an auction process
• Represented a publicly traded British company in acquiring certain assets of an Italian corporation

United States and Foreign Investment

• Represented a global textile manufacturer in connection with its initial capital investment in Buncombe County, North Carolina
• Represented a global industrial company in connection with its plant expansion in Durham County, North Carolina and its divestiture of operating facilities in Massachusetts
• Represented a global auto parts manufacturer in connection with its initial capital investment in Edgecombe County, North Carolina
• Represented a global automotive component manufacturer in connection with its initial capital investment in Greenville County, South Carolina
• Represented a U.S. textile company with manufacturing investment in Mexico
• Represented a U.S. manufacturer of motors with joint venture investment in Peoples Republic of China
• Represented various clients with Greenfield investments into the U.S. and the related legal aspects

News

• George Pretty Featured in CBJ Article on International Law
  Charlotte firms' expertise grows in international law
  May 18, 2012
• Al Guarnieri Interviewed on International Investment by Charlotte Regional Partnership
  April 16, 2012
• Parker Poe Names Six New Partners
  January 3, 2012
• Sam C. Moses Featured in Economic Development Article
  Global Carolina Perspectives: Sam Moses and Parker Poe
  December 6, 2011
• Kevin Chapman Named Vice-Chair of Arts & Science Council Committee
  November 8, 2011
• German American Chamber Elects Sam Moses to Board
  May 11, 2011
• Business North Carolina Names 13 Attorneys to 2011 Legal Elite
  Firm Partner Catharine Biggs Arrowood “Top Vote-Getter” for Antitrust
  January 21, 2011
• Parker Poe Commended for Getting MTU Deal Done
  Law Firm Advised International Manufacturer on Relocation to State
  March 10, 2010
• Chrysler and General Motors Bankruptcy Cases: Time to Revisit Credit Risk Strategies
  Business Law Alert
  June 17, 2009
• European Trademark Application Fees at Bargain Prices!
  March 17, 2009
• The Time to Act is Now - Protection of Intellectual Property in Europe on Sale
  IP Update
  January 13, 2009
• Q&A with William G. Pappas
  May 5, 2008
• Terror Threat Compels Compliance
  April 1, 2008
• Regional Competition Boosts Economy
  August 31, 2007
• Parker Poe Strengthens Its Economic Development Team with the Addition of Sam Moses in Columbia
  August 29, 2007
• Evins Receives Top Chamber Award
  February 20, 2007
• Kevin W. Chapman and C. Mark Stevenson Join Parker Poe
  November 1, 2006
• German Official Touts Growth Opportunity in Carolinas
  June 9, 2006
• Germany Comes Knocking
  June 8, 2006
• Official Says German-S.C. Link a Good One
  June 7, 2006
• German Economic Minister Touring the Carolinas
  June 6, 2006
• An International Law Firm with Southeast Roots
  April 1, 2006
• Reaching Out for International Investment
  January 19, 2006
• Thompson Named to TerraLex Board of Directors
  December 13, 2005
• Almond Joins Parker Poe as Counsel
  October 12, 2005
• Parker Poe Attorneys Among The Best Lawyers in America
  September 13, 2005
• Announcing Parker Poe's 2004 Fall Associates and Special Counsel
  November 4, 2004
• Deadline Approaching to Secure Tax Credits at Current Level for Investment in Machinery and Equipment
  December 21, 2002
• Deadline of December 31, 2001 for Refund of Harbor Maintenance Taxes
  December 11, 2001