Commodity Trading Law

The Commodity Trading Law or international commodity trading law regulates international trade in goods and services as well as transport and financial contracts and commodity auction transactions. On the Swiss side, export controls as well as embargoes and sanctions are relevant in the context of international trade. Questions relating to anti-dumping, customs regulations and certificates of origin may also arise. With regard to international agreements, it may be useful to seek advice from a lawyer on the rules of the World Trade Organization (WHO) or the North American Free Trade Agreement and other bilateral agreements.

The WHO is the most important organization in the context of international trade. It regulates trade between nations on an almost global scale and is responsible, among other things, for negotiating and implementing trade agreements. It is also responsible for monitoring member states and their compliance with WHO rules. These have been signed by the majority of all trading nations and ratified by their parliaments.

A commercial lawyer can advise you on the implementation of domestic and foreign rules, including when there is a breach of the same. Due to our extensive expertise in the field of international trade, we are well prepared to advise you on complex commercial law issues of all kinds.

We advise our clients on international investments, market access, and issues related to export controls. We also answer questions on multilateral and bilateral trade agreements promptly and efficiently. We always take economic aspects into account. We are also happy to support you in negotiations with international trade and business partners.

We represent trading companies, importers, and exporters as well as public authorities and public institutions in a wide range of industries. Here, we specialize in trade relations with the European Union, whereby our professional network also benefits you in international trade matters outside Europe.

We are happy to advise you on regulations, contracts, industries, inspections, administrative matters, customs issues and more. Furthermore, we supervise foreign investments and import/export transactions on your behalf. In addition, we represent you with all available means before all Swiss courts and authorities as well as before international arbitration tribunals. It goes without saying that our experienced lawyers always proceed with routine and the utmost care.