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Crowell & Moring LLP

International Trade: Customs

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Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Group provides regulatory, dispute resolution, investigation, policy and litigation counsel on emerging trade issues worldwide. The group is recognized for its top international trade practices for export controls, sanctions, customs and trade litigation matters (including antidumping, countervailing duty and safeguards). Additionally, the group works closely with its trade policy affiliate C&M International (CMI) and other firm practice groups enabling us to handle a broad spectrum of market access, regulatory and investigative trade matters for clients. The group authors the Crowell & Moring International Trade Law Blog (cmtradelaw.com) and This Month in International Trade  providing legal insight and thought-leadership on issues affecting the industries and businesses reliant and affected by international trade regulation.

To learn more about our International Trade Group, please visit:

https://www.crowell.com/Practices/International-Trade

To learn more about C&M International, please visit: 

https://www.crowell.com/Practices/C-M-International

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International Trade: Customs - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Crowell & Moring LLP has a strong standing in the customs realm, advising on matters such as classification, valuation and origin issues, as well as litigation. The firm has a robust export controls and sanctions practice, providing counsel on issues including license applications, compliance and government investigations. The team's extensive client base includes those in the telecommunications, transportation, insurance and aerospace sectors. It also works with retailers, manufacturers and financial institutions, among others.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cromwell & Moring represented FGV Holdings Berhad before US Customs and Border Protection, in connection with the Withhold Release Order import ban of its products into the US due to allegations of forced labor.

Strengths

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  • Crowell & Moring has a highly developed understanding of the commercial marketplace and leverages that awareness to provide pragmatic legal advice to its clients.

    International Trade: Customs respondentGlobal

  • Cromwell & Moring has a global presence and an ability to advise practically on international aspects.

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  • Cromwell & Moring is extremely fast in responding, issue spotting and connecting the right colleagues based on the matter.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John B Brew
    John B Brew

    John B Brew

    John Brew comes highly recommended for his customs compliance practice and strong knowledge of trade agreements. He cochairs the trade practice at the firm.

    • John Brew is some who provides excellent client service and has an outstanding rapport with government regulators. John makes me feel like I am his most important client each time I speak with him.

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    • John Brew is an industry leader.

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    • John Brew is easy to work with and provides a valuable perspective. He is experienced and has a high level of technical expertise, but he is also commercial and understands the business.

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  • Jeffrey L Snyder
    Jeffrey L Snyder

    Jeffrey L Snyder

    Jeffrey Snyder focuses on trade controls work such as EAR and ITAR-related issues. His key clients include software companies.

    • Jeff L Snyder is always responsive and provides us with concise and effective advice in response to our questions.

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    • We really appreciate his communicative ability.

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  • David (DJ) Wolff
    David (DJ) Wolff

    David (DJ) Wolff

    David (DJ) Wolff has notable experience in areas including anti-boycotting, anti-money laundering and export controls.

    • DJ Wolff has good, broad knowledge of the industry and is good at applying his knowledge in a commercial way.

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    • DJ has proven himself to be indispensable with respect to the highly complex international trade issues affecting our business.

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    • DJ Wolff is a capable and knowledgeable subject matter expert with experience across industries that he leverages in solving client issues.

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  • David Stepp
    David Stepp

    David Stepp

    David Stepp has significant experience counselling businesses on customs issues, notably on import bans and classification work.

    • David Stepp is a true expert and understands where our questions fit in the legal context.

      International Trade: Customs respondentGlobal

    • David is very responsive and pragmatic.

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    • Technically, David Steep is excellent and provides practical advice.

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Ranked Individuals at Crowell & Moring LLP (4)

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    Jeffrey L Snyder

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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    David (DJ) Wolff

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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