International Trade

Whether you are an Australian based company trading offshore, or a foreign business needing help with transactions across the South-Pacific, Norton White has the expertise to efficiently navigate the complexities of a dynamic global marketplace and to deliver high value outcomes.

We regularly advise investors, shippers, owners, charterers, carriers, traders, financiers and other institutions across the spectrum of international trade matters and jurisdictions.  With the benefit of in-depth industry knowledge Norton White is recognised for providing specialist advice and commercial strategies designed to enable its clients to compete and succeed in competitive international markets. 

We offer international trade law advice and services on issues relating to:

  • cross-border commercial contracts

  • customs law relating to the import and export of goods

  • GAFTA, ICC and other commodity arbitrations

  • Incoterms 2010

  • International insurance

  • letter of credit disputes

  • loss of profits and consequential loss disputes

  • nomination and substitution of vessels

  • quantity and quality disputes

  • trade finance