“Our food imports help feed the world. Food from other countries provides necessary nutrients to communities not able to create it locally. For this reason, businesses like ours must be able to work with legal counsel who can help us navigate the complex nature of international food import.”
The process of importing goods is littered with opportunities for companies to run afoul of the law. Lawyers are necessary to protect import companies in the case of fraud and also to execute contracts that benefit the business. However, not all import contracts are alike. Although it may seem efficient to use an attorney who has only worked with local businesses, import firms like ours require a legal professional who understands the import side of business and how those operations are contracted out.
At Bigfood Blue White, we provide pocted foods and products from overseas to make it easier for companies to get these important items into their own markets. We have learned that working with a legal professional who understands what we do and how we do it helps us saves a lot in the long run, as we don’t have to explain everything that we do to our attorney every time we need to have a contract drafted. This saves time and money.
Because our business requires operation on several levels, including local, state and international jurisdictions, we are fortunate to have legal assistance on hand who can offer assistance without needing to charge us exorbitant fees for having to bring her up to speed after each meeting about our needs.
In the end, it all comes down to saving money when it comes to having a good legal professional with experience in similar firms. It’s also about achieving the business goals we set before ourselves so that we can stay in business.
Businesses that import products from overseas should be aware of the legal challenges they may face. Whether it’s customs or contracts, import firms need to have the right attorneys on their side to ensure that they stay on the right side of the law when operating a food import business. By taking a proactive approach and requesting to see an attorney’s resume, an import company can deal with “a lot of problems before they become real problems, and that’s how you stay in business for a long time,” says Bigfood Blue White import advisor.