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International Trade: Customs - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Akin possesses a team of talented attorneys noted for their capabilities in customs, CFIUS, export controls and economic sanctions work. The areas of expertise cover ITAR, EAR, tariff classification and country of origin marking. The firm is proficient in trade remedies and trade policy issues, regularly working with leading domestic and foreign companies, as well as national governments. The team is also experienced in handling international mandates, supported by offices in Europe and Asia.

Work Highlights

  • Akin advised a client that is a privately owned international investment business with a focus on investment in portfolio companies in energy, technology, health and retail sectors. The team advised on the CFIUS implications of a proposed restructuring.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kevin Wolf
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Kevin Wolf
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Band 1

Kevin Wolf brings to bear previous government experience in assisting clients with export controls and economic sanction concerns.

Kevin is always prepared, polite and has a wealth of knowledge.

Kevin Wolf is knowledgeable, accessible and connected. He provides insight and advice that cannot be found elsewhere. He's a critical business partner on any decision that impacts company strategy.

Kevin Wolf is renowned expert in ECES and his insights are super valuable in understanding how the US Government is going to look at an issue.

Lars-Erik A Hjelm
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Lars-Erik A Hjelm
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Band 1
Lars-Erik Hjelm is a highly regarded customs practitioner with experience in matters such as classification, valuation and country of origin.

Lars-Erik Hjelm is extremely knowledgeable, personable and responsive. I couldn't ask for a better trade attorney who understands my business and offers the right counsel to help us strive and grow.

Lars-Erik Hjelm spent a lot of time getting to know our perspective. We lean on his advice regularly.

Lars-Erik Hjelm's advice and guidance are invaluable in our decision making regarding international supply issues.

Lars-Erik Hjelm's takes a holistic view of your business and prescribes advice and services based on the unique situation and your businesses priorities.

Matthew Nicely
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Matthew Nicely
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Band 1
Matthew Nicely regularly handles trade disputes, and his clients include governments and companies. He is particularly strong at handling antidumping and countervailing duty matters.

Matthew is a great trade litigator.

Matthew Nicely is a great lawyer, he is super knowledgeable and heavily involved in complicated cases.

Matthew is a very capable lawyer. He frequently appears on large complex matters and represents clients well.

Matthew is very skilled and knowledgeable.

Christian C Davis
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Christian C Davis
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Band 3
Christian Davis is a key partner in the team and handles CFIUS matters. He is experienced in working with clients from the technology, energy and defense sectors.

Christian Davis is measured, thoughtful and practical in his approach. Christian can distil complex regulatory regimes to the points that matter.

Christian is strong advocate, is solutions-oriented and someone who works especially well under high pressure.

Christian is very personable and well-versed in the CFIUS process.

Stephen Kho
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Stephen Kho
3
Band 3
Stephen Kho undertakes a host of policy and regulatory work for his global client base. He also represents clients in antidumping and Section 301 cases.

Stephen Kho is great at communicating with the client to understand the core of their concerns and interests.

Stephen is very professional and always find excellent solutions and recommendation for us.

Suzanne Kane
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Suzanne Kane
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Band 3
Suzanne Kane co-manages the customs practice group at Akin. She advises clients on import controls, tariffs, valuation and duty-free claims.

Suzanne Kane's is extremely creative. She is a very calm and authoritative personality which is helpful.

Suzanne is very comprehensive and thorough.

Suzanne is very good, professional and knowledgeable.

Thomas J McCarthy
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Thomas J McCarthy
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Band 3
Thomas McCarthy frequently advises on export control matters. He regularly works with clients in the defense and technology spaces.

Thomas is an excellent lawyer, he is good on both ECES and on the practical and technical knowledge.

Thomas is very good and extremely knowledgeable about export compliance.

Thomas seeks to understand what his clients are looking for before proposing solutions, and seeks to understand the company and the project. Thomas is a very hard worker and very responsive.

Bernd Janzen
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Bernd Janzen
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Band 4
Bernd Janzen is a trusted trade practitioner noted for his strength in the litigation space. His clients include corporations and governments.

Bernd is a pleasure to work with and has an exceptional depth of understanding of trade remedies rules.

Bernd Janzen is very responsive, gives clear and specific advice regarding complex issues and does so with a view to how our company can achieve its goals in a legal manner.

Ryan Fayhee
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Ryan Fayhee
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Band 4
Ryan Fayhee serves clients across a range of industries, including financial services, private equity, technology, aerospace, telecommunications and others.

Ryan is excellent at keeping up with the issues and thinking about complex matters.

Ryan Fayhee has a particular expertise in Immigration as it relates to sanctions and export controls.

Ryan Fayhee is thoughtful and a good lawyer.

Anne Borkovic
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Anne Borkovic
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Band 5
Anne Borkovic is noted for advising clients on trade control issues. Her clients include those in the technology and healthcare sectors.

Anne has deep experience working with consent agreement companies.

Anne Borkovic is a powerhouse. I was lucky to have her by my side throughout a very complex project.

Jaelyn Judelson
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Jaelyn Judelson
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Band 5

Jaelyn Judelson regularly advises clients on trade control issues. She is noted for her particular expertise representing clients in the technology sector.

I found Jaelyn to be very knowledgeable and creative when working through complex issues.

Jaelyn Judelson knows the law, hits all the marks and is creative.

Jonathan Poling
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Jonathan Poling
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Band 5
Jonathan Poling has an extensive international trade practice. He often advises on export control matters.

He is good, thoughtful and I have a lot of respect for him. He is a straight shooter and a good advocate.

Shiva Aminian
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Shiva Aminian
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Band 5

Shiva Aminian has a strong international trade practice. She is noted for her strength in export control matters and her work in the technology sector.

Shiva Aminian is a strong and charismatic leader, capable of working with non-lawyers in the business. Shiva is smart, practical and sophisticated.

Shiva Aminian is terrific and I love working with her. She is very knowledgeable about the current and potential new regulations. Shiva has all the right connections and knows how to get answers.

Shiva Aminian is consistently expert at assessing the business situation against the regulatory requirements and providing a framework for the client that is reasonable, implementable and practical.

Susan M C Kovarovics
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Susan M C Kovarovics
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Band 5
Susan Kovarovics regularly advises clients on compliance with ITAR and EAR. She often works with those in the defense, manufacturing and aerospace industries.

Susan is our go-to trade lawyer, she is very methodical and provides very clear advice that we can act on.

Katherine P. Padgett
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Katherine P. Padgett
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Up and Coming

Katherine Padgett is noted for her strong abilities advising on the CFIUS implications of transactions.

Through persistence and hard work, Katherine got a resolution for us that we exactly needed. She stuck with it and used her experience and network to get the approval.

Katherine is responsive and thoughtful.

Katherine always delivers thoughtful and clear advice. She does not hesitate to state a position and advise her client accordingly.

Yujin McNamara
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Yujin McNamara
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Up and Coming

Yujin McNamara is recognized for her strong abilities advising on trade remedies and trade policy.

Yujin is savvy and always on her game.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

Christian C Davis
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Christian C Davis
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Band 3
Katherine P. Padgett
U
Katherine P. Padgett
U
Up and Coming
International Trade: Customs

Lars-Erik A Hjelm
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Lars-Erik A Hjelm
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Band 1
Suzanne Kane
3
Suzanne Kane
3
Band 3
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

Kevin Wolf
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Kevin Wolf
1
Band 1
Thomas J McCarthy
3
Thomas J McCarthy
3
Band 3
Ryan Fayhee
4
Ryan Fayhee
4
Band 4
Anne Borkovic
5
Anne Borkovic
5
Band 5
Jaelyn Judelson
5
Jaelyn Judelson
5
Band 5
Jonathan Poling
5
Jonathan Poling
5
Band 5
Shiva Aminian
5
Shiva Aminian
5
Band 5
Susan M C Kovarovics
5
Susan M C Kovarovics
5
Band 5
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

Matthew Nicely
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Matthew Nicely
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Band 1
Stephen Kho
3
Stephen Kho
3
Band 3
Bernd Janzen
4
Bernd Janzen
4
Band 4
Yujin McNamara
U
Yujin McNamara
U
Up and Coming