European Union

Our approach

With a $15.97 trillion GDP (2012), the European Union (EU) is the world’s largest economy.

We work with clients on transactions, disputes and regulatory matters throughout the EU. Companies operating in these jurisdictions face legal challenges that require specific knowledge of local and regional procedures, regulations and customs.

Our lawyers take a hands-on approach, working closely with EU clients. We provide domestic and overseas clients with highly informed counsel on a wide range of cross-border transactions and trade matters.

Our trusted network of lawyers, built through deep, long-term connections, helps us to provide our clients with seamless, effective and cost-efficient service from local counsel in every EU country.

EU solutions

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions
Intellectual property protection (patents, trademarks, copyrights)
International loan and syndicated loan agreements
Immigration and global employment issues
Negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements
Securities transactions in numerous global exchanges
International project finance and structured finance arrangements
International tax and tax planning
Creation of foreign branches and subsidiaries
International private equity transactions
Export issues and U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Media Clips

SBA loan programs available to US companies including US subsidiaries of Italian companies

Econerre | March 24, 2020

Chicago Corporate partner Charles Bernardini wrote this contributed article for an Italian publication discussing which Italian subsidiaries in the United States may be eligible for disaster loans from the Small Business Administration.

Due convegni a Barisui rapport transatlantici tra Italia e Stati Uniti

Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno | September 13, 2019

This Italian publication mentions Chicago Corporate partner Chuck Bernardini’s September 24 speaking engagement at Bari Chamber of Commerce on “Opportunities in the U.S. Market.” Bari is a major international commercial hub in southern Italy.

Our companies look toward the States

UnionCamere Informa | April 24, 2019

Chicago Corporate partner Charles Bernardini wrote this article, originally in Italian, discussing the phenomenon of Italian companies setting up assembly and production in the United States, and the economic incentives available to attract them.

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