À propos de Kramer Droit International

Kramer International Law was built based on its founder's vision to create a firm that focuses principally on international aspects of law.

We feature the following areas of practice:

1) International Trade & Customs

2) Transportation & Logistics Law

3) Maritime Law

4) Aviation Law

5) Franchising Law

6) Licensing Agreements

7) International Distribution

8) Sales, VAT, & Commodity Taxes

Clients turn to us for assistance in assessing, mitigating, and overcoming commercial, legal, regulatory, and structural risks, while focusing on driving innovation, reducing costs, and delivering top-notch outcomes.

Our work involves engaging on behalf of our clients in various types of business transactions, structuring, negotiating, and implementing diverse business activities, complex sourcing, and leveraging strategic alliances.

We tirelessly work in our clients’ best interests and are dedicated to delivering the finest possible results.

Unique International Perspective

The firm's founder, Randy S. Kramer, has been practising law for over 20 years and is licensed in four countries: the US, Canada, England & Wales.

This unique combination of education and experience allows us to be ideally positioned to understand and successfully work on matters from a truly international perspective.

Our cross-border focus takes the form of drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a whole host of different types of agreements under the laws of the US, Canada, England & Wales, and elsewhere. It also involves providing comprehensive legal advice, being present for our clients when they need it most, dealing with governments and other third parties, and litigating contentious matters when necessary.

In addition to numerous other legal services, we also provide legal and regulatory support in bringing our clients’ operations into compliance with domestic and international laws and keeping them in compliance.

Common Law vs. Civil Law

When it comes to international law, there are significant differences between jurisdictions that follow the common law (which originated in England) and those that follow the civil law (which originated in France and Italy). In fact, most countries in the world use civil law systems.

Even though civil law is so widespread internationally, most lawyers trained in the common law do not learn the complexities and nuances of the civil law and how they render the civil law substantially different from the common law.

Randy is a fully qualified civil law lawyer, having received a B.C.L. in Civil Law from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He then became a member of the Barreau du Québec (the province of Quebec is a civil law jurisdiction despite that the rest of Canada follows the common law). He also received a J.D. from McGill University, a common law degree.

When it comes to international legal matters, thorough knowledge of both the civil law and the common law is essential to a true understanding of complex cross-border dealings.

Bilingual Legal Practice

Even though English is often thought of as being the language of international business, when practicing international law it is highly recommended that one be fluent in more than one language. Experience has shown time and again that being able to talk to people in their native language is a distinct asset. We are fluent in both English and French.

Appreciation of Other Cultures

It is crucial in the practice of international law to recognize that people in different parts of the world have diverse cultures and distinctive ways of doing things. The highly effective international lawyer is sensitive to this, takes the time to understand it, and modifies his or her approach accordingly.

Personalized, Tailored Service

At Kramer International Law, we take the time necessary to ensure that we get to know you and your business objectives very well so as to enable us to do the best possible work for you.

Whatever your legal objectives and whatever the size of your entity, we will make sure that the matters you entrust to us are attended to as rapidly, as thoroughly, and as effectively as possible.

Our Value Proposition

Our firm is built on principles that enable us to provide our clients with the support and focused hard work needed to adapt to changes in their businesses, fluctuations in the economic environment, and to navigate constantly evolving regulatory landscapes better. We maintain a comprehensive, sustained focus on service at the highest levels to meet and anticipate our clients’ evolving needs. Simply put, our entrepreneurial spirit, relentless business focus, proactive problem-solving abilities, and constant search for innovative ways to add value form the basis of who we are as a firm.

International Travel

We believe that travel, particularly international travel, shapes personal character, offers invaluable cultural perspectives, and enhances understanding of other people and the things that are important to them.

We enjoy travelling to renew acquaintances, meet new people, and learn about their lives, their cultures, and their business needs.

Alternative Fee Arrangements

Working with us provides you with highly specialized legal services at a reasonable price.

At Kramer International Law, we employ alternative fee arrangements whenever feasible, allowing us to customize our engagement structures to suit our clients' specific legal needs and budgets. We often utilize fixed fees, retainers, value-based billing, and volume discounts to ensure that our interests align with those of our clients.