International Trade

United States International Trade Attorneys - Washington, DC - Imports - Customs - Investments

The Washington, DC, foreign trade regulation attorneys of Lepon Holzworth & Kato combine a unique combination of talent and experience in support of our clients' interests in doing business across international boundaries in the United States.

Our deep understanding of international trade legislation, rules, and bilateral free trade agreements, together with our long familiarity with the business practices and objectives of our Asian, European, and Latin American clients, enable us to provide reliable and comprehensive advice and representation in the following areas:

• international business contracts
• international joint ventures
• import regulation and customs matters
• foreign business regulation and taxation
• export restrictions and controls
• international licensing agreements
• international acquisition and development projects for foreign investors
• federal trade regulation and administrative processes
• legislative monitoring and registered lobbying services

Over our thirty-year history, we have cultivated and strengthened our knowledge and relationships across legal disciplines in order to provide our clients with dependably high quality service and creative legal solutions to their international business problems.

For example, Jeffrey Lepon combines an advanced understanding of American corporate law and international trade regulation with decades of immersion in Japanese business and culture. An Associate in Research at Harvard's Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies since 1992, he has lived and taught in Japan, speaks fluent Japanese, and has served on two Presidential Commissions on Japanese-American Relations.

David Holzworth focuses on the South American and European export of agricultural produce to the United States. While providing highly effective representation to his foreign trade association and multinational corporation clients, he's also our firm's leading trial lawyer both in civil litigation and administrative proceedings.

Yoshihiro Kato concentrates on international business advice and contract negotiation on behalf of Japanese and American companies doing business in the United States, China, and elsewhere around the world. He and David Holzworth together provide legal advice to the Semiconductor Board of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association.

Currently on leave from the firm is William M. Berenson, who has been serving the Organization of American States in various legal capacities, including Director of Legal Services, Acting Assistant Secretary for Legal Affairs, and General Counsel.

Our deep familiarity with international business practices and creative application of corporate law, contract law, and administrative law techniques can make a significant difference to the United States success of any foreign business enterprise. Contact us to find out more about the suitability of our experience and skills for your international trade and business needs.