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: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3

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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Janet Kim
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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 is incredibly knowledgeable and has a unique ability to break down complex legal matters, making them understandable for a wide range of audiences. Se is more than just a lawyer, she acts as a true business partner, consistently aligning her counsel with our commercial needs.

Alison Stafford Powell
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Alison Stafford Powell
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Band 4
Alison Stafford Powell handles a range of trade control matters. Her clients include telecommunications companies and private equity funds.

Alison consistently provides clear and well-reasoned advice based on a solid understanding of both our business and the technical aspects involved.

Alison is a fantastic lawyer with exceptional commercial acumen. She provides clear, practical advice quickly, and her calm reassuring demeanor makes even the most complex matters feel manageable. Her positive attitude and ability to break down sophisticated issues into solutions have been invaluable. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Chandri Navarro
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Chandri Navarro
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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 technically exceptional.

Kerry Contini
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Kerry Contini
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Band 4
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's knowledge, experience, vision and passion makes her team what it is and is why we keep coming back to Baker to support our export controls compliance program. Not only is she a preeminent expert in the field, but her dedication and easy-to-work-with personality make it an easy decision to turn to her with our issues, large and small.

Kerry is proactive and looks forward to what is coming down the pipe. She is an international trade expert, I'm utterly impressed.

Christine Streatfeild
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Christine Streatfeild
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Band 5
Christine Streatfeild is active on a range of trade work, with notable experience representing clients before the ITC.

Christine is wonderful to work with. She is very responsive and provides practical advice. She has become a key team member with our business and is somebody we rely on constantly in this everchanging trade environment.

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

Rod is extremely knowledgeable not only on the CFIUS-related laws, but also on latest developments and practices. His trusted guidance has been invaluable to our organization in navigating this industry.

Rod has exceptional knowledge of the process and players. He demonstrates great sensitivity to the company’s needs and shows great sophistication in guiding clients through this very complex and challenging landscape.

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Sylwia A Lis
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Band 5

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

Eunkyung Kim Shin
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Eunkyung Kim Shin
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Up and Coming

Eunkyung Kim Shin is able to advise multinational companies on complex international trade, regulatory compliance, customs and import law, and supply chain-related matters.

She consistently provides clear, timely and practical guidance, demonstrating both technical skill and an understanding of our business needs.

Eunkyung is amazing, one of the smartest women I have worked with on international trade.

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
Eunkyung Kim Shin
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Eunkyung Kim Shin
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Up and Coming
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

3
Janet Kim
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Band 3
Alison Stafford Powell
4
Alison Stafford Powell
4
Band 4
Kerry Contini
4
Kerry Contini
4
Band 4
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

Christine Streatfeild
5
Christine Streatfeild
5
Band 5

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

Technology