AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business

In this two-part episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Allison Raley , AGG Emerging Technologies and Women in Tech Law co-chair, to discuss what general counsels should consider when their companies are seeking international expansion.    Allison, a former GC of a tech company, brings first-hand experience to the conversation...

In this episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Lorna Conn , CEO of talent solutions organization Cpl, to discuss "Brand Ireland." Mike and Lorna look at the ethos of the island of Ireland, the importance of education in the Irish economy, Ireland's foreign direct investment into the U.S., and more. 

In this episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Anuj Desai , AGG Intellectual Property partner and head of Trademarks, to discuss the steps non-U.S. companies can take to protect their IP as they prepare to expand into the U.S. and provide guidance on how to handle trademark issues. 

In this episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s international initiative, is joined by Terri Morrison , best-selling author of Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands , for a discussion on intercultural communications and best practices for professionals doing business in foreign countries. They cover the nuances of business etiquette and entertainment from various countries arou...

In this episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s international initiative, is joined by Jackie Cooney , AGG Privacy & Cybersecurity co-chair, to discuss privacy and cybersecurity issues impacting non-U.S. companies with regard to their operations in the U.S. 

In this two-part episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s international initiative, is joined by Gadens partner John Kettle to discuss trans-pacific business expansion and doing business in Australia. 

In this two-part episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s international initiative, is joined by Gadens partner John Kettle to discuss trans-pacific business expansion and doing business in Australia. 

In this two-part episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s international initiative, is joined by Teri Simmons , director of AGG’s International/Immigration practice, to discuss immigration matters relating to companies expanding into the U.S. They also address immigration issues companies should consider while preparing for such endeavors. 

In this two-part episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s international initiative, is joined by Teri Simmons , director of AGG’s International/Immigration practice, to discuss immigration matters relating to companies expanding into the U.S. They also address immigration issues companies should consider while preparing for such endeavors. 

In this episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and leader of the Ireland & Northern Ireland practice, is joined by Leo Clancy , CEO of Enterprise Ireland to discuss Enterprise Ireland’s investment approach to high-performing Irish companies, as well as the challenges Irish companies are experiencing as they expand to the U.S. Enterprise Ireland is the state agency that helps Irish compani...

In this episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and leader of the Ireland & Northern Ireland practice, is joined by AGG Economic Development & Public Finance attorneys Andrew Schutt and Ansly Moyer to discuss economic incentive programs available for foreign companies entering the U.S. Andrew is a partner in AGG’s Corporate & Finance practice and chair of the Economic Development &...

In this episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and leader of the Ireland & Northern Ireland practice, is joined by Erica Tokar and Leah Braukman , attorneys in AGG’s Corporate practice, to discuss inbound franchising of foreign franchisors in the U.S. Erica is of counsel in the Corporate practice, with a focus on guiding franchisors through a variety of transactional franchise matters. Sh...

In this episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and leader of the Ireland & Northern Ireland practice, explores U.S. tax considerations for foreign businesses scaling to the U.S., including issues such as the branch profits tax and the impact of U.S. tax treaties. Mike is joined by Sean King , founder and president of Align Global Consulting Inc. Sean has more than 23 years of experience a...

In this episode, Mike Burke , AGG Corporate partner and leader of the Ireland & Northern Ireland practice, continues his conversation with Sean King , founder and president of Align Global Consulting Inc., on considerations for foreign companies when scaling to the U.S. Mike and Sean discuss corporate-related issues, including choice of entity, state of formation, and corporate governance.