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Baker McKenzie

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

Global Guide 2026 : Europe-wide

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Provided by Baker McKenzie

In-depth expertise in complex trade and customs matters. We have decades of experience advising large companies on how best to strengthen and enhance export control compliance programs. We offer a full service export controls, sanctions, antiboybott, customs, WTO and free trade practice - covering proactive compliance programs, licensing, investigations and disclosures.

Our lawyers routinely provide day-to-day counseling and licensing advice, and represent clients before regulatory agencies in enforcement proceedings (including government-initiated investigations and voluntary disclosures) involving export control and related compliance issues. 

Responsive and relevant. We have proven to be readily available to our clients for significant matters in relation to international trade.

Clients (4)

  • Draken International
  • Shell
  • Juniper
  • Hutchison Whampoa Limited

Industries (21)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Transportation
  • Utilities
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Telecommunications

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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions - Europe-wide

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a broad practice with strength in London and Brussels for trade matters. The law firm is highly active on matters concerning sanctions affecting companies formerly active in Russia, as well as export controls. It also offers capabilities in WTO disputes and anti-dumping investigations. Baker McKenzie's clients range from governments to high profile international corporates in the IT, consumer goods and oil and gas sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie represented the UK Government in a dispute under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU, concerning the UK’s ban on sand eel fishing to protect the marine ecosystem.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • We appreciate Baker McKenzie's network worldwide and its ability to advise us on a risk basis due to the large experience of its partners.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie offers expertise and practical guidance, as well as a global mindset with a presence in all jurisdictions where we conduct business.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie's ability to provide clear and actionable guidance is invaluable to us. This clarity enables us to navigate complex sanctions and export control regulations with confidence.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal

  • Baker has an excellent understanding of the challenges of our company and the industry as a whole. It is respected by authorities for its professionalism, responsiveness and business-minded solutions.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sunny Mann
    Sunny Mann

    Sunny Mann

    Sunny Mann leads the firm's global international trade team. He is highly active on matters relating to sanctions and export controls, particularly companies affected by the sanctions imposed against Russia.

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Ranked Individuals at Baker McKenzie (2)

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Members

Provided by Baker McKenzie

  • Birturk Aydin

  • Katharina Spenner

  • Ulrich Ellinghaus

  • Jasper Helder

    Head of Department

  • Roberto Cursano

  • Diego Pol

  • James Robinson

  • Julia Pfeil

  • Valeria Enrich

  • Sven Bates

  • Mattias Hedwall

  • Sunwinder Mann

  • Jennifer Revis

  • Chiara Klaui

  • Philippe Reich

  • Tristan Grimmer

  • Alexander Bychkov

  • Vladimir Efremov

  • Ross Denton

  • Andrea Cicala

  • Sunny Mann

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