International & Trade
Global reach, local expertise.
We guide businesses through the complexities of cross-border commerce — from customs compliance and sanctions screening to AI governance and the protection of intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions.
Our international and trade lawyers combine deep regulatory expertise with first-hand experience of post-Brexit trade dynamics. We advise importers, exporters, and multinational corporates on the full spectrum of cross-border legal issues, including rules of origin under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, export licensing under the Export Control Act 2002, and compliance with the UK's independent sanctions regime. Our team also leads on cutting-edge work in AI regulation and international IP strategy, positioning clients at the forefront of emerging regulatory frameworks.
Our approach
Navigating complexity across borders
International trade law sits at the intersection of multiple legal regimes, regulatory bodies, and political dynamics. Our approach is to provide integrated advice that addresses the full compliance picture — not just the immediate legal question.
We work closely with in-house counsel, compliance teams, and C-suite executives to develop practical cross-border strategies that balance commercial ambition with regulatory discipline. Whether advising on a multi-jurisdictional supply chain restructuring, an OFSI sanctions licence application, or compliance with the EU AI Act, our team delivers with precision, speed, and genuine strategic insight.
Post-Brexit Trade Strategy
Expert guidance on the UK-EU TCA, rules of origin, customs procedures, and the Border Target Operating Model for goods importers and exporters.
Sanctions & Export Controls
Comprehensive compliance programmes under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 and Export Control Act 2002.
AI Regulation & Governance
Forward-looking advice on the UK's sectoral AI framework and the EU AI Act's extraterritorial requirements for UK businesses.
Global IP Protection
Multi-jurisdictional IP strategies covering trade marks, patents, copyright, and trade secrets across key markets.
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Expertise
Valued and trusted
by our clients
“Their AI law expertise is genuinely exceptional. We were deploying a machine learning model for credit decisioning across UK and EU markets and needed to comply with both the UK's sectoral approach and the EU AI Act's high-risk requirements simultaneously. Masl Legal developed a unified compliance framework covering our conformity assessment, documentation standards, human oversight mechanisms, and FCA Consumer Duty obligations. They reduced our compliance timeline from 12 months to 6 months without compromising thoroughness.”
David L.
CTO, AI-powered lending platform processing £15m annually
“Our IP portfolio is in genuinely safe hands. When we discovered a competitor had filed trade mark applications across 4 classes that directly conflicted with our core brand, Masl Legal's IP team filed opposition proceedings within 48 hours. They built a compelling case based on our earlier rights and the distinctiveness evidence we had been collecting on their advice. All 4 oppositions were successful, and we secured a costs award. Their proactive approach to IP monitoring identified the threat before we even knew it existed.”
Sarah T.
Founder & CEO, consumer wellness brand with £6m annual revenue
