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Alston & Bird LLP

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Alston & Bird LLP

Rankings

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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded - USA

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird LLP has a skillful team of practitioners who cover customs, export controls and economic sanctions issues for a host of clients. The firm works on issues concerning ITAR, EAR and OFAC, and its lawyers advise a range of domestic and international entities. It features sector expertise in areas such as energy, private equity, manufacturing and steel.

Strengths

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  • Alston & Bird is able to handle very complex matters in an effective and straightforward manner.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
  • Alston & Bird has an exceptional grasp of trade laws and regulations that extend beyond just the letter of the law; it understands the intent, implementation and potential future changes.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
  • Alston & Bird is very knowledgeable in the areas involving US Customs and other government agencies.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Jason Waite
    Band 4Jason Waite

    Jason Waite

    Jason Waite has a broad range of experience in the customs space. He regularly advises clients on seeking exclusions and customs classifications, among other matters.
    • Jason is unbelievably knowledgeable and quick to respond.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
    • Jason Waite is outstanding, very creative and a problem-solver.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
    • Jason Waite knows our business very well. We trust him to handle our most complex and challenging matters.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Lian Yang
    Band 4Lian Yang

    Lian Yang

    Lian Yang has a broad trade practice that includes advising clients on customs matters. She advises on tariff classifications and country of origin issues, among other matters.
    • Lian Yang has been exceptionally important and helped us drive our regulatory compliance forward in an exceptionally complex environment.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
    • Lian is very knowledgeable and attentive. She is very in tune with the CBP and other government regulators.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Alston & Bird LLP (2)

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