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Covington & Burling LLP

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Covington & Burling LLP

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Sanctions - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling has an experienced group of international trade and sanctions experts. The team works with clients in the tech, energy and finance sectors, among others, on a broad range of sanctions work. It is able to advise on UK and European matters, but can also call on the firm's US offices when assisting clients that have transatlantic concerns.

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Strengths

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  • Covington & Burling always provide pragmatic and business-centric legal advice.

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  • They handle complicated and sensitive topics diligently and practically.

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  • Covington & Burling provides commercial advice which is presented in a user-friendly way.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Lorello
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    David Lorello

    David Lorello is vice-chair of Covington's international trade controls practice group. He provides clients with guidance on compliance with international sanctions and export controls.

    • David is a trusted adviser with a finger on the pulse of the ever-changing sanctions landscape.

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    • David is highly knowledgeable and very thorough.

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    • David is extremely client-oriented, a top expert in the field and pragmatic. He understands the practical issues.

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    • I am always impressed by David's expert, nuanced analysis and his ability to translate complex issues into practical guidance.

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