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Fenwick

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded

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Fenwick

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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Fenwick advises a range of clients in export controls and economic sanctions matters. The team is adept at ensuring compliance with EAR, ITAR and OFAC programs.

Strengths

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  • What truly distinguishes this department is its high level of professionalism combined with exceptional responsiveness. The team consistently provides timely and well-considered advice, often turning around complex matters on short notice without sacrificing quality. This combination of expertise, efficiency and problem-solving sets them apart.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Fenwick brings clarity and precision in its analysis and offers actionable, business-savvy solutions. It has the capacity and scale to address all areas of trade and is not only technically proficient, but also collaborative and responsive. Its lawyers consistently deliver timely, thoughtful and solution-oriented guidance, even under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • The Fenwick team is great and provides first-rate advice. It produces really pragmatic solutions that look at the breadth of the issues, finding innovative ways to support the client. Its attorneys are enormously responsive and pull out all the stops when needed.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Melissa Duffy
    Band 3Melissa Duffy

    Melissa Duffy

    Melissa Duffy has a strong export controls-based practice advising a wide range of corporate clients. She often assists with compliance counseling.

    • Melissa brings a rare combination of precision and responsiveness to every interaction. She is attuned to the needs of the business and delivers counsel that is both timely and tailored. Her communication style is clear, confident and collaborative. Most notably, Melissa demonstrates a deep understanding of our business and the commercial landscape in which we operate.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Melissa is a thoughtful counsel who navigates difficult situations in a calm yet persuasive manner. She is both a collaborative voice to executives and a strong advocate.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Melissa is very responsive and applies her mind to what the client wants and needs in terms of actionable advice that is succinctly presented in a way that is accessible. She really gets to know the client and their business well.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 4Robert Slack
    Band 4Robert Slack

    Robert Slack

    Robert Slack handles export controls and economic sanctions work. He frequently assists clients with internal audits and compliance matters.

    • Robert is very knowledgeable and responsive, providing concrete advice for us as a business.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Robert is very impressive, very responsive and provides good advice that's accurate, pragmatic and practical for clients. He always delivers work on time and is a delight to work with.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Robert's depth of expertise in this field is truly exceptional and his guidance is consistently clear and practical. We place the utmost trust in his judgment and rely on his insights when navigating critical issues.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Fenwick (2)

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    Melissa Duffy

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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    Robert Slack

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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