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International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy - USA - Nationwide

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Band 1

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 provided policy, lobbying, trade and regulatory support to Nippon Steel in its acquisition of U.S. Steel.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kevin Wolf
Kevin Wolf
Star Individuals

Kevin Wolf remains preeminent in the international trade space, bringing to bear previous government experience in expertly assisting clients with export controls and economic sanction concerns.

Kevin is a legend in the field; he is the gold standard.

Kevin is exceptional at export controls.

Kevin is very knowledgeable, fair-minded in dealings and easy to work with.

Kevin is the dean of the export bar. He is one of the most prominent lawyers in the country and is superior in his knowledge of the regulations. He has his finger on the pulse of everything happening in Washington, DC.

Kevin is a luminary in this field.

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.

There is no one better for interpreting a regulation and providing the best and worst case scenario. He is passionate and cares deeply.

Lars is incredibly knowledgeable, efficient and a great listener. He is a prized partner within our company. He understands our business and its history.

Lars is knowledgeable and I feel confident that when he provides an answer, we're getting the right counsel.

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.

I would highly recommend Matt to be in your foxhole for any pitched trade policy battle.

Matthew is very strategic and provides advice that blends legal and business thinking.

A lot have his knowledge and expertise but the real leadership quality is what sets him apart. He has a lot of practical experience, is not overly legalistic and provides practical thoughts and creative solutions.

Christian C Davis
2
Christian C Davis
2
Band 2
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 is responsive, thorough and helpful.

Christian is our most valuable outside legal and business consultant asset. There hasn’t been a task too small or too large for him to advise us on. His ability to understand our complex structure when advising is a true asset.

Christian is excellent and really knows his stuff. He is always very impressive.

Christian is critical to our investment processes.

Bernd Janzen
3
Bernd Janzen
3
Band 3
Bernd Janzen is a trusted trade practitioner noted for his strength in the litigation space. His clients include corporations and governments.

Bernd is exceptional as the lead for his team.

Bernd is an invaluable and trustworthy adviser and counsel.

Bernd is a very good trade lawyer who argues well for his clients.

Stephen Kho
3
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 always spot on. His breadth of knowledge across everything is phenomenal.

He provides unparalleled automotive and trade expertise. I can sleep at night knowing Steve represents us.

Steve brings a very broad perspective about what does and doesn't work. He understands the policy context very well.

Suzanne Kane
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Suzanne Kane
3
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 combines deep national security subject matter expertise with a rare ability to translate US regulatory risks into actionable strategies for China-based clients.

Suzanne is incredibly knowledgeable in US customs matters, especially complicated ones.

Suzanne's nuanced counsel and ability to evaluate, communicate and translate legal risks for our business is impressive. This makes her a true asset and our first call on many matters.

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

Thomas is really good and has done this a long time. He has a good manner and clients really like him. He is reasonable and experienced.

Anne Borkovic
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Anne Borkovic
4
Band 4
Anne Borkovic is noted for advising clients on trade control issues. Her clients include those in the technology and healthcare sectors.

Anne is a very prominent practitioner in this field. She has tremendous regulatory knowledge and understands difficult enforcement actions.

Anne is really good with clients, really practical and really strong technically.

Anne is a joy to work with. She is available and meticulous but also extremely pragmatic. She is able to go straight to the heart of issues and is unafraid to give us an initial steer when urgent matters come up.

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

Ryan is an outstanding partner and a truly trusted adviser to our team.

Ryan is an excellent lawyer. His government experience is a huge asset. He is a practical thinker who always gets the job done.

Shiva Aminian
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Shiva Aminian
4
Band 4

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 is a brilliant legal mind and a really great source of knowledge. She is strong at helping clients solve complex problems and on changing regulations.

Shiva is reasonable and commercial in her approach. She is an excellent teacher and is so good at explaining complex issues to non-lawyers. She keeps very calm under pressure and is an excellent writer.

Shiva can deal with a lot of ambiguity and hammer out options to counsel our business and figure out how we can develop plans. She is very good at business strategy.

Susan M C Kovarovics
4
Susan M C Kovarovics
4
Band 4
Susan Kovarovics regularly advises clients on compliance with ITAR and EAR. She often works with those in the defense, manufacturing and aerospace industries.

Susan has a strong command of key impactful issues and details while keeping the big picture strategy in mind.

Susan is experienced and excellent. She is definitely plugged into the key issues.

Susan is good and is very helpful. She has a very good balance of experience and can spot the issues and how they intertwine.

Jaelyn Judelson
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Jaelyn Judelson
5
Band 5

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

The advice she gives is really good, thorough and thoughtful. She is able to deal with complicated issues and come up with an answer that makes sense.

Jaelyn is an outstanding international trade lawyer, recognized for her deep expertise in global trade regulations and her ability to provide clear, actionable guidance on complex cross-border matters. Jaelyn’s attention to detail, strategic perspective and responsiveness make her a trusted adviser for managing international trade risks and opportunities.

Jaelyn understands the business really well and has taken the time to understand how we operate and our risk appetite, which makes things really easy for us. I view her as an extension of our internal team and there are very few counsel I trust in that way.

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

Jonathan is a prominent and effective export controls lawyer.

Jonathan is very good and works well with the DOJ and the board. He is very steady in the way that he handles matters.

Jonathan is incredibly responsive and highly practical.

Katherine P. Padgett
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Katherine P. Padgett
5
Band 5

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

Katherine is active in this space and is a really talented lawyer.

Katherine is an expert in knowing the rules and regulations in a way that makes the process not painful for us. She is very honest and prepared.

Katherine is a very good partner, particularly with her diplomacy expertise.

Katherine is very smart and insightful. As a former CFIUS officer, she knows how to manage CFIUS expectations very well and how to lead the negotiations.

Yujin McNamara
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Yujin McNamara
U
Up and Coming

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

Yujin has great experience and provides professional advice.

Yujin is very practical and calm when dealing with tight deadlines.

Yujin has a powerful intellect. She is balanced, personable and attentive to both granular detail and high level strategy.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

Christian C Davis
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Christian C Davis
2
Band 2
Katherine P. Padgett
5
Katherine P. Padgett
5
Band 5
International Trade: Customs

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

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

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