International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite

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Provided by Dechert LLP

Dechert’s international trade and government regulation team advises major companies, governments and financial institutions on the requirements and enforcement of international trade regulations affecting clients’ operations around the world. Our team of lawyers located in London and Washington, D.C. also counsels on investigative, preventive and remedial measures to help clients keep in compliance and successfully resolve breaches if they occur.

The multilingual team is uniquely qualified. It includes experienced lawyers; former national and multinational (EU) officials, including regulators, compliance officers and enforcement agents; trade negotiators; and political and public affairs advisers. This composition results in integrated legal, commercial and politically sensitive counsel and solutions.

In connection with our economic sanctions, export controls, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering work, we:

• Conduct internal investigations, audits and internal reviews on trade compliance.
• Conduct due diligence on third party partners and in connection with planned mergers and acquisitions.
• Represent clients before local, national and international authorities.
• Analyze the impact of regulatory policy developments on global operations of multinationals.
• Assist with license applications and requests for advisory opinions.
• Advise on dispute settlement on bilateral and multilateral trade agreements.
• Assist companies and governments in the negotiations of trade deals.