As a member of the firm’s International practice group, Scott Galt understands that government actions increasingly affect companies involved in the global trade of goods and services. To manage those added risks on overseas transactions, he handles international corporate compliance issues and business transactions for foreign and domestic companies in a wide variety of industries. His knowledge of local laws in many countries helps organizations develop worldwide networks while saving time and money.

As globalization continues to take hold, Scott advises on compliance with U.S. export controls, economic sanctions, anti-boycott laws, embargoed country transactions, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) applications, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). He assists with licensing and regulatory issues involved in the export of U.S. products under the Export Administration Act (EAR) and Regulations, the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). By developing compliance programs, helping with implementation, and/or auditing and reviewing current programs, Scott can spot problems and guide on implications and limitations.

When a company wants to grow their business internationally, Scott guides it through the issues that can arise when expanding globally. Whether it’s corporate formation, entity selection, structure, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, regulations, or international franchising, he works to ensure that each agreement follows appropriate procedures and local laws, minimizes tax implications and risk, and fulfils the client’s goals.

Scott also brings a litigation and transactional perspective to his international work, acting as national counsel for a number of large regional clients and advising them in their expanding operations.