About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie’s International Trade practice has been in existence for over 45 years and possesses a breadth of global coverage and depth of specialized expertise that is unrivaled by any of our competitors.  Our US team –based in our Washington, DC, Chicago, New York, California and Amsterdam offices cover all aspects of international trade compliance (export controls and economic sanctions, customs compliance and facilitation, FCPA/anticorruption, CFIUS, trade remedies and Section 337) and is the center of influence for many of our most prominent global client relationships.

Baker McKenzie’s International Trade Practice is distinguished primarily by:

  • Our global reach – our extensive experience in teaming with colleagues across borders to provide clients tailored, timely and multidimensional trade solutions is a key factor that sets us apart from all other law firms; 
  • Our deep expertise – our US team provides specialized legal expertise across all critical elements of international trade, including export controls and trade sanctions, customs compliance, foreign investment reviews, FCPA/anti-corruption and trade remedies; and
  • Our cross-functional, multidisciplinary approach – our lawyers have robust synergies with other practice areas that help us to tackle complex issues at the intersection of trade compliance and M&A, tax and intellectual property. 

Chambers Review

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International Trade: Customs - USA - Nationwide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a deep bench with extensive expertise in customs, export controls and economic sanctions. The firm offers services in trade enforcement and compliance, and OFAC and ITAR matters. The team is experienced in handling sanctions matters relating to Iran. The firm is well supported by an integrated network of global offices. Its client base includes those in the energy, financial services, healthcare and telecommunications sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie provided customs and trade policy advice to the rice industry of Colombia with regard to ongoing tariff rate quotas on rice imports into Colombia under US-Colombia Free Trade Agreement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Janet Kim
3
Band 3
Janet Kim handles a range of export controls and economic sanctions matters. She often works with clients such as financial services and construction companies.

Janet Kim is extremely thoughtful and articulate in her advice and always demonstrates a deep understanding of our specific business in her responses.

Janet Kim's subject matter knowledge as applied to various industries is impressive and her advice is highly practical.

Chandri Navarro
4
Chandri Navarro
4
Band 4
Chandri Navarro draws on her extensive experience to effectively guide clients through an array of customs and trade compliance matters.

Chandri Navarro is responsive and provides high quality work.

Chandri Navarro is very business practical and reassuring to the business based on her many years of experience.

Alison Stafford Powell
5
Alison Stafford Powell
5
Band 5
Alison Stafford Powell handles a range of trade control matters. Her clients include telecommunications companies and private equity funds.

Alison's advice is always beyond my expectation.

Alison Stafford Powell is an excellent attorney, very knowledgeable and with a client-focused approach.

Alison Stafford Powell is a lawyer with in-depth knowledge of US law regarding international sanctions.

John F McKenzie
5
John F McKenzie
5
Band 5
John McKenzie garners praise for his trade regulations practice and he regularly advises on export controls work. He also handles customs-related matters.
Kerry Contini
5
Kerry Contini
5
Band 5
Kerry Contini regularly advises clients on the full range of export controls and economic sanctions issues. She works on trade compliance programs, risk assessments and licensing matters, among other issues.

Kerry Contini is an extremely talented and knowledgeable attorney who provides responsive and impeccable customer service. She has a great personality and presence.

Kerry Contini is thoughtful and has a good practical touch.

Kerry Contini provides valuable guidance and has been easy to work with.

Rod Hunter
5
Rod Hunter
5
Band 5
Rod Hunter ably assists clients with CFIUS matters utilizing his valuable governmental experience.

Rod Hunter is extremely effective in dealing with government agencies during negotiation and implementation of agreements, leveraging an outstanding set of longstanding relationships.

Rod Hunter's knowledge of CFIUS, mitigation agreements, the role of the Department of Justice and the interaction of the official sector with the private sector is absolutely phenomenal.

Rod Hunter rapidly developed a strong trust-based relationship with our company and has a keen ability to anticipate our needs.

5
Sylwia A Lis
5
Band 5

Sylwia Lis adeptly serves clients in the CFIUS space, including CFIUS-related due diligence, risk assessment and representation before agencies.

I deeply appreciate Sylwia Lis's expertise, professionalism, responsiveness and quality work.

Christine Streatfeild
U
Christine Streatfeild
U
Up and Coming
Christine Streatfeild is active on a range of trade work, with notable experience representing clients before the ITC.

Christine Streatfield is thoughtful and well-informed.

Christine Streatfeild always provides practical and responsive counsel.

Christine Streatfeild has been superb, extremely responsive and digests complex issues quickly.

Justin R. Becker
U
Justin R. Becker
U
Up and Coming
Justin Becker is an associate in the team who regularly assists with trade remedy and trade policy matters.

Justin Becker has been very helpful and supportive throughout the entire process. He has also been very thorough and responsive.

Justin Becker gets to the heart of complex issues quickly and is a trusted adviser on complex international trade/customs matters.

Justin Becker provided exceptional support to our company in a very complex matter with very high stakes.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie

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USA - Nationwide

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

Rod Hunter
5
Rod Hunter
5
Band 5
5
Sylwia A Lis
5
Band 5
International Trade: Customs

Chandri Navarro
4
Chandri Navarro
4
Band 4
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

3
Janet Kim
3
Band 3
Alison Stafford Powell
5
Alison Stafford Powell
5
Band 5
John F McKenzie
5
John F McKenzie
5
Band 5
Kerry Contini
5
Kerry Contini
5
Band 5
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

Christine Streatfeild
U
Christine Streatfeild
U
Up and Coming
Justin R. Becker
U
Justin R. Becker
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Alexandre Lamy

Bart McMillan

Christine Streatfeild

Eunkyung Kim Shin

Janet Kim

Head of Department

Meredith DeMent

Sylwia Lis

Terence Gilroy

Industries

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Financial Institutions

Industrial

Manufacturing

Pharmaceuticals

Retail

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