As Europe’s oldest and largest consular agent, with the global reach and resources required to meet the documentation needs of national and international clients, both quickly and conveniently, the benefits of using Blair cannot be underestimated. Below we look at the benefits to both you and your business when making the most of Blair Consular Services.

The benefits of using Blair

Experience and expertise in export documentation

Established in 1967, we specialize in providing bespoke export-documentation solutions for a wide range of clients engaging in international trade, or who otherwise need official documentation for use overseas within a commercial, corporate, or cross-border context.

With a wealth of expertise in the types of shipping documents and legal paperwork needed for manufacturers, exporters, freight forwarders, as well as for private individuals, we offer an extensive range of documentation services to meet the needs of a diverse client base.

A one-stop shop for all documentary shipping solutions

Here at Blair, we are able to expeditiously process the full range of documents required when exporting goods by freight. We can also legalise, certify or otherwise authenticate all kinds of documentation for use overseas.

This includes the procurement and provision of key export shipping documents; an Apostille certification service; a complete Embassy Legalisation service; a Documentary Letter of Credit service; the provision of regulatory affairs documentation for the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors; plus the necessary notarisation and translation of documents to ensure procedural and regulatory compliance.

By utilising our comprehensive suite of documentation services, including tailored advice around destination-specific guidelines to make a document fit for official use in other countries, we’ll give you the peace of mind needed to focus on other aspects of your business. For you, as the client, this will entirely eliminate the complexity, cost, and challenges of instructing multiple service providers, or using up valuable in-house resources to navigate the sequence of steps needed to have documents authenticated.

Quick and convenient, without compromising on quality

As the European market leader in specialist export documentation services, our expert teams are able to quickly and conveniently deliver the documents needed, without compromising on quality.

With our experienced and highly-trained staff ready to assist at all times, we are able to prepare the necessary paperwork to facilitate the successful shipment of goods, or to expedite the documents needed in a number of different overseas contexts.

By outsourcing your export documentation requirements to our specialist staff, you’re helping to ensure that all documents are complete and correct, minimising the risk of costly and time-consuming delays or other adverse consequences caused by common oversights or errors. In this way, you can take advantage of us working hard on your behalf, with the peace of mind that your documentation needs will be properly met in plenty of time.

Uniquely positioned to provide consular approval

At Blair, we are uniquely positioned to manage the end-to-end requirements of our clients when it comes to undertaking the necessary authentication steps for use of documentation overseas. Our clients benefit from Blair’s in-house London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) certification department to facilitate priority stamping.

As the UK’s leading consular agent, we also work closely with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), together with the various London-based embassies and consulates and a network of notaries, to be sure that the certification needs of our clients are expedited.

By recognising the importance of maintaining geographical proximity and long-standing relationships with consular offices and government departments, with the benefits that this can offer to our clients, we continue to offer first-class and prioritised consular services.

Unrivalled global reach for cross-border businesses

Over several decades of providing specialist documentation services to corporate and individual clients, Blair has developed an unrivalled reputation when it comes to its export document services capabilities. Headquartered in London, with additional offices across the UK, Rotterdam, and Washington, DC, we have helped thousands of businesses meet the necessary documentary requirements for use in hundreds of different destinations.

In addition to offering extensive collection and delivery services to clients based in London, the Home Counties and the North-West of England, with similar services in the United States and the Netherlands, we are able to assist clients via post, email and fax.

For many years, we have also worked with trusted partner agents around the world as a means of expanding our service capabilities. More recently, however, by combining Blair’s industry knowledge and expansive export product offering with the infrastructure and global footprint of CIBT (our new parent organisation), this now provides our clients with unprecedented access to offices, qualified consultants and local experts worldwide.

How can Blair help meet your needs?

To discuss your international documentary requirements, and to find out more about how our specialist consular services can help you or your business, please telephone our Sales team on +44 (0)1784 254123, or contact us online to learn more today.

Legal disclaimer

The matters contained within this article are intended to be for general information purposes only. This blog does not constitute legal advice, nor is it a complete or authoritative statement of the law in England and Wales and should not be treated as such. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information is correct, no warranty, either express or implied, is given as to the accuracy of the blog contents, and no liability is accepted for any errors or omissions. Before acting on any of the information contained herein, expert advice should be sought.