International Trade

Unlocking global opportunities

Optimising international trade and investment in response to the ever-changing global context requires lawyers who not only understand international laws, but who can offer a deep understanding of the economic, political, cultural and technological developments affecting global businesses. A sophisticated international trade and investment practice combined with years of experience enables us to find the best solution to your legal or commercial problem and connect you to the global opportunity that is right for your business.

As a leading international firm, we are committed to supporting international trade and investment in evolving physical and digital trade corridors to further leverage significant growth opportunities for our clients.

Whether you are seeking diversification, new investment opportunities, multilateral trade prospects or untapped potential, Asia will continue to present unique opportunities. Yet, doing business in one of the world’s fastest growing economies amid rapidly changing markets is complex.

As the only international law firm headquartered in Asia, our understanding of Asia, or Asia Intelligence as we call it, is second to none. We view it as our mission to help our clients to unlock opportunities in the region – for their businesses and people. Advising across the entire spectrum of legal services, no other law firm can offer the same level of insight and connection on the ground in Asia.

Keeping international trade & investment flowing

Our advice on international trade & investment law includes:

  • Cross Border Mergers & Acquisitions, Merger Clearances & International Financing
  • Foreign Investment Laws
  • Sanctions, Embargoes & Export Controls
  • International Ecommerce & Digital Trade
  • Trade Defence Instruments (anti-dumping, anti-subsidy & safeguards)
  • Customs Compliance, Rules of Origin & Prohibited / Restricted Goods
  • WTO litigation and alternative dispute resolution 
  • Negotiation & Implementation of Trade Agreements
  • Market Cccess & Trade Barriers 
  • Bilateral Investment Treaties
  • Supply Chain Management & International Procurement of Goods & Services
  • Responding to Political Risks & Protecting against Expropriation
  • Transfer Pricing & Supply Chain Taxation.

Explore our International Trade in other regions

Latest Thinking

Featured Insight

Transforming energy across APAC: Corporate PPAs

07 July 2025

Featured Insight

AI race heats up: What U.S. export controls mean for Asia

Across Asia, companies with any stake in AI technology are bracing for new export restrictions from the US that apply worldwide. The potentially game-changing rules cover advanced AI technology originating from the US, in a bid to control its proliferation and prevent access for some.

01 May 2025

Publication

Doing Business: KWM’s Guide to Doing Business in Australia

KWM’s Guide to Doing Business in Australia is your essential resource to investing and undertaking business operations in Australia.

14 April 2025

Latest News

Deals

KWM advises the International Finance Corporation on the Bohol-Panglao Airport PPP

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC), lead transaction advisor to the Department of Transportation of the Government of the Philippines (DOTr), on the review, negotiation and procurement of an unsolicited proposal submitted by Aboitiz InfraCapital for the expansion, operation and maintenance of the Bohol-Panglao Airport in the Philippines.

20 December 2024

Firm News

KWM's China Carbon Market Expertise showcased at UNCITRAL's Climate and Law of International Trade Colloquium

July 13, 2023, Vienna. At the invitation of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Ms. Meng Su, partner of King & Wood Mallesons, delivered a speech at the UNCITRAL Colloquium on Climate Change and the Law of International Trade (the Colloquium).

14 July 2023

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