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International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling LLP remains at the forefront of international trade work, acting for an enviable roster of domestic and international clients. The firm is adept at handling economic sanctions, export controls, trade remedies and policy issues. Its lawyers are experienced in representing clients before the ITC, among other agencies. The firm maintains a leading CFIUS practice, regularly assisting with matters in the telecommunications, cybersecurity, aerospace and defense sectors. Covington & Burling houses a deep bench of talented attorneys, including several former government officials, and its strength in matters of economic sanctions is bolstered by a strong white-collar criminal practice.

Work Highlights

  • Covington & Burling is representing U.S. Steel on CFIUS matters in connection with its pending $14.9 billion acquisition by Nippon Steel Corporation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Corinne A Goldstein
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Corinne A Goldstein
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Senior Statespeople
Corinne Goldstein boasts an impressive trade practice that sees her handle both export controls and economic sanctions work. She is particularly well thought of for her deep knowledge of OFAC.

Corinne Goldstein is a seasoned attorney with many years of experience in critically important areas of law.

Corinne has excellent knowledge and service.

Corinne provides concrete, practical advice.

David N Fagan
1
David N Fagan
1
Band 1
David Fagan wins widespread acclaim for his expert handling of CFIUS reviews. He is also adept at advising on issues such as FOCI mitigation.

David translates complex legal situations into decision-able risk trade offs.

David is attentive to your challenges and finds thoughtful ways to approach things.

David is always spot-on in terms of his legal and political perspective.

David N Fagan is just a great lawyer, he does a masterful job.

Mark E Plotkin
1
Mark E Plotkin
1
Band 1
Mark Plotkin comes highly recommended for his expertise in the CFIUS space. His clients include defense and technology companies.

Mark is a great lawyer and is able to synthesize information. Mark is really good at explaining and giving practical advice.

Mark is a dean of this industry. He is unflappable and he takes the time to make sure you understand.

Peter L Flanagan
1
Peter L Flanagan
1
Band 1
Peter Flanagan is a seasoned practitioner who regularly assists clients with issues relating to trade controls. He often works with clients in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and defense industries.

Peter has a great capacity for remembering and thinking through complicated rules and regulations, and thinking down the road about what might be needed.

Peter has a wealth of knowledge across a lot of geopolitical issues.

Peter is one of the most well reputed lawyers in US. He is a brilliant speaker and writer, and a top level lawyer in this area.

Peter Lichtenbaum
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Peter Lichtenbaum
1
Band 1
Peter Lichtenbaum is a leading lawyer in the trade controls space. He is particularly experienced in working with aerospace and defense clients.

Peter Lichtenbaum is one of the best lawyers I have ever engaged as outside counsel. He's not only a highly intelligent lawyer but he is also a very compassionate human being.

Peter Lichtenbaum is a pleasure to work with. He is a good listener, a strong advocate and is extremely knowledgeable.

Peter is an excellent lawyer, with a background both as a government policy maker and in-house counsel that is extremely useful.

Kimberly A. Strosnider
2
Kimberly A. Strosnider
2
Band 2
Kimberly Strosnider serves as cochair of the firm's international trade controls group. She is well regarded for her extensive counseling work and advising on economic sanctions.

Kimberly is technically excellent, she knows export controls really well.

Kim is a great lawyer in the sanctions and export controls space. As an added benefit, Kim is very pragmatic in facilitating problem-solving where hard issues arise.

Kimberly is a very knowledgeable and smart lawyer. She is also very experienced which makes her advice very trustworthy.

Shara Aranoff
3
Shara Aranoff
3
Band 3
Shara Aranoff is known for her strength in trade remedy litigation. She regularly handles antidumping and countervailing duty cases.

Shara is really helpful and extremely responsive.

Shara Aranoff is a subject matter expert and knows the field inside and out. Shara knows all the regulations and brings long history of customs knowledge to the table.

Shara is very reasoned, calm and gets accurate complete information.

John K Veroneau
4
John K Veroneau
4
Band 4
John Veroneau maintains an active trade practice and is noted for his work in the policy arena. His client base includes manufacturers and trade groups.

John has done well advising clients on matters arising under trade agreement or on matters with political issues. He is a very thoughtful and good advocate.

Jonathan R Wakely
4
Jonathan R Wakely
4
Band 4
Jonathan Wakely regularly assists clients with CFIUS reviews. He advises automotive and pharmaceutical companies, among others.

Johnathon is very articulate and knows the people involved in the process.

Jonathan has fantastic insight. He toggles between legal theory, federal policy and the corporate near seamlessly.

Jonathan is able to effortlessly combine subject matter expertise with a practical approach.

Heather Finstuen
5
Heather Finstuen
5
Band 5

Heather Finstuen has a growing practice advising both US and international clients on securing CFIUS approval. Her expertise also includes the mitigation of FOCI.

Heather is an exceptional representative. She was key to the success of our CFIUS application and provides key support for ongoing security and compliance.

Heather Finstuen is very responsive, practical and has good commercial and legal judgment.

James Smith
5
James Smith
5
Band 5

James Smith is noted for his expertise in trade matters, with an adept understanding of US foreign trade law.

James has an excellent awareness of US foreign trade law, its implications and an ability to advise on client on accretive business strategies.

James is very adept at trade matters, we depend on his counsel.

James Smith explains his reasoning thoroughly and thoughtfully. He knows that international trade issues are like multidimensional chess games and he is always thinking several steps ahead.

Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP

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USA - Nationwide

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

David N Fagan
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David N Fagan
1
Band 1
Mark E Plotkin
1
Mark E Plotkin
1
Band 1
Jonathan R Wakely
4
Jonathan R Wakely
4
Band 4
Heather Finstuen
5
Heather Finstuen
5
Band 5
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

Corinne A Goldstein
S
Corinne A Goldstein
S
Senior Statespeople
Peter L Flanagan
1
Peter L Flanagan
1
Band 1
Peter Lichtenbaum
1
Peter Lichtenbaum
1
Band 1
Kimberly A. Strosnider
2
Kimberly A. Strosnider
2
Band 2
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

Shara Aranoff
3
Shara Aranoff
3
Band 3
John K Veroneau
4
John K Veroneau
4
Band 4
James Smith
5
James Smith
5
Band 5