International Contracts | Yolanda Law & Partners

Precision in Cross-Border Agreements

International contracts require more than just translation—they demand careful adaptation to different legal systems, business practices, and cultural expectations. Our team combines legal expertise with deep regional knowledge to draft agreements that protect your interests globally.

150+ International Contracts Drafted Annually

Across 28 jurisdictions

Commercial Agreements

Distribution agreements
Agency contracts
Supply agreements
Franchise agreements
Joint venture contracts

ASEAN Focus China Expertise

Technology Contracts

Software licensing
SaaS agreements
Technology transfer
IP licensing
NDAs & confidentiality

Data Privacy GDPR Compliance

Manufacturing

OEM agreements
Production contracts
Quality control terms
Export compliance
Incoterms 2020

China Vietnam Indonesia

Employment

Expatriate contracts
Local employment terms
Secondment agreements
Non-compete clauses
Termination provisions

Labor Law Tax Compliance

Real Estate

Lease agreements
Construction contracts
Property acquisition
Development agreements
Title guarantees

Foreign Ownership Local Compliance

Custom Contracts

Tailored to your needs
Industry-specific terms
Multi-jurisdictional
Bilingual drafting
Cultural adaptation

Specialized Flexible

Our Contract Drafting Process

A structured approach to creating enforceable international agreements

1

Needs Assessment

Detailed consultation on business objectives
Jurisdictional requirements analysis
Risk assessment and mitigation planning

2

Legal Research

Review of applicable laws in all relevant countries
Analysis of enforceability of key clauses
Tax and compliance considerations

3

Drafting & Cultural Adaptation

Preparation of initial draft in English
Cultural adaptation of terms and phrasing
Local language translation (if required)

4

Review & Negotiation

Client review and feedback
Negotiation with counterparties
Redlining and version control

5

Finalization & Execution

Notarization and legalization if required
Proper execution protocols
Post-signature implementation guidance

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Key Jurisdictional Considerations

Critical differences in contract law across major markets

Contract Element	Indonesia	Singapore	China
Governing Law	Indonesian law mandatory for domestic contracts	Freedom to choose foreign law	Chinese law required for domestic performance
Dispute Resolution	Local courts preferred, arbitration gaining acceptance	International arbitration common	CIETAC arbitration common for foreign parties
Statute of Limitations	30 years for contracts	6 years for breach of contract	3 years from knowledge of breach
Penalty Clauses	Generally unenforceable	Enforceable if reasonable	Limited to 30% of contract value
Good Faith Requirement	Expressly required by Civil Code	Implied in common law	Express requirement in contract law

Indonesia Specifics

Notarization required for certain contracts
Bilingual contracts should specify prevailing version
Specific requirements for land contracts
Manpower laws override employment contract terms

Singapore Advantages

Common law system familiar to international businesses
Strong enforcement of arbitration awards
No requirement for contracts to be in English
Flexible approach to contract interpretation

International Contract Templates

Our library of professionally drafted contract templates provides a solid starting point for your international agreements, with:

Customizable clauses for different jurisdictions
Multiple language versions available
Annotations explaining key provisions
Regular updates for legal changes

50+ Template Variants

Covering common international scenarios

Available Templates

International NDA
Distribution Agreement
Joint Venture
Software License
Service Agreement

Manufacturing Agreement
Agency Contract
Expat Employment
Consulting Agreement
Memorandum of Understanding

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