Lunch & Learn Webinar: Tips for Importers to Limit Risk and Avoid Problems

Please join the Traffic Club of the Lehigh Valley for another edition of our Lunch & Learn Webinar series!

As Ben Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” As an attorney who works with many businesses involved in international commerce, Tim Charlesworth helps his clients to comply with legal requirements, negotiate contracts and handle problems when they come up. Many of those problems, however, can be avoided by stronger preparation and documentation.

In today’s challenging supply chain environment, US Importers need to pay close attention to details such as: using the best INCOTERMS; negotiating optimal Letter of Credit terms; and employing Best Practices when dealing with overseas sellers.

In this session, Tim will provide useful insights on how to lessen risk exposure and improve your company’s leverage in case of a dispute.

About the Presenter:

Timothy Charlesworth is a shareholder and attorney in Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba’s Corporate, Business & Banking Group. Tim’s practice includes international business law, distribution and agency relationships, technology licensing, joint ventures and commercial law. He frequently speaks about subjects related to international trade law and teaches International Business Law at DeSales University and the Catholic University of Lyon (France).