International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
202 827 2950About
Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
The Bass, Berry & Sims International Trade practice represents both public and private businesses, ranging from companies with minor operations outside the United States to large corporations with a vast international presence. With international trade matters tightly linked to ever-changing U.S. foreign policy, our team provides clients with essential – and current – guidance to help them understand and meet their obligations.
We represent clients in sensitive matters regarding potential violations of U.S. law, including issues related to economic sanctions (OFAC), exports (DDTC and the ITAR; BIS and the EAR) and imports (CBP), anti-bribery (the FCPA, DOJ and SEC), anti-boycott regulations (OAC and Treasury), and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
Clients rely on us for a wide range of services including:
- Developing risk-based compliance strategies and advising on day-to-day compliance questions
- Crafting and implementing policies and procedures
- Supporting due diligence, assisting with strategy, and drafting language to complete international M&A and other transactions
- Conducting and managing compliance audits
- Creating compliance process improvements and remediation
- Overseeing internal investigations
- Making notifications, disclosures, and other submissions to the government
- Advising in government investigations
- Negotiating with government agencies on settlements and penalties
Chambers Review
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC represents a range of clients in export controls and economic sanctions matters. The team is experienced in handling EAR, OFAC and ITAR issues.
Work Highlights
- Bass, Berry & Sims PLC assisted Nissan with a sensitive review of potential economic sanctions issues related to the company's supply chain.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are extremely client-oriented and respectful of deadlines."
"Bass Berry's service is excellent. They are technically sound, pragmatic and prompt."
"The firm is very responsive and has a good understanding of the desired outcomes."
"The team are extremely client-oriented and respectful of deadlines."
"Bass Berry's service is excellent. They are technically sound, pragmatic and prompt."
"The firm is very responsive and has a good understanding of the desired outcomes."
Notable Practitioners
Thaddeus McBride assists clients with issues regarding ITAR and EAR, among other matters. He regularly works with technology and financial services clients.
"Thad is a very good attorney who provides pragmatic solutions in a highly complex area."
"He is very knowledgeable, has a good command of the regulations and is very responsive."