When organisations from outside the UK are looking to secure finance in a cross-border financing transaction, their lenders will often require a UK process agent to be appointed in the relevant jurisdictions. This is so that any legal proceeding arising from the contracts can be served on the company, and the court in the country of jurisdiction can preside over the proceedings as needed.

When selecting a process agent, the company being selected should have a strong international footprint and be capable of handling multiple jurisdictions. This will help to reduce the amount of time spent on future due diligence and lighten ongoing administrative burdens. It’s also advisable to choose a company that offers the option of a dedicated account manager to streamline processes and reduce costs.

The Legal Backbone: How Process Agents Strengthen Legal Documents

In addition to being able to handle cross-border service of process, the chosen company should be able to provide additional services such as arbitration proceedings and receiving documents about contractual disputes. This can save time and money, as these services are frequently required in multi-jurisdictional cross-border financing transactions.

Professional process agents understand the exact legal processes or notices they are required to receive on behalf of their client companies, and as such, instil confidence that there won’t be any missed or mishandled legal proceedings that could result in a default judgment. Moreover, they have experience in providing services that meet the requirements set out in the FMCSA BOC-3 filing regulations for motor carriers, brokers and freight forwarders.