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Holland & Knight LLP

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded

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Holland & Knight LLP

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

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight regularly assists a broad array of clients in navigating the CFIUS process. The firm is particularly astute at handling the regulatory aspects of joint ventures and M&A.

Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight advised Royal Brush Manufacturing on US customs and international trade matters, including country-of-origin analyses to mitigate tariff exposure and optimize duty outcomes and securing an appellate victory before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Strengths

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  • Holland & Knight has lawyers who are excellent at providing practical advice and specific direction to clients. They are strong at explaining complex regulation to lawyers and non-lawyers alike. Clients walk away with a comfortable understanding of the issues they face, the options before them, and how to mitigate different types and levels of risk associated with each option.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • The trade compliance department stands out for its deep expertise in US regulations, combined with clear, practical and commercially focused advice. The team is highly responsive and approachable, making its lawyers trusted advisors for both routine compliance matters and complex, high stakes issues.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Holland & Knight has an exceptional mastery of the relevant subject matter. It has deep experience with other companies, having successfully shepherded them through the process. Its response timing, sheer intelligence and customer care are exceptional.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Tahlia Townsend
    Band 4Tahlia Townsend

    Tahlia Townsend

    Tahlia Townsend is highlighted by sources for her strong trade controls practice. She regularly handles OFAC-related matters.
    • Tahlia is practical and has great insight. She knows the business backwards and forwards and is business-oriented. She is at the cutting edge of what's happening.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Tahlia’s professionalism and depth of knowledge are truly outstanding. She consistently delivers clear, reliable advice and is a pleasure to work with.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Tahlia's practice is expanding and she actively seeks out the nuanced questions on interpretation of the law. She is tremendous.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 5Daniel Goren
    Band 5Daniel Goren

    Daniel Goren

    Daniel Goren is highlighted for his acumen regarding OFAC, ITAR and other international sanctions-related issues.

    • Daniel is an excellent partner for our business. He is incredibly responsive and cares about our success. He often anticipates our needs before we do and has provided valuable counsel on a variety of issues.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Daniel is responsive, solution-oriented, business-aware and is super easy to work with.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Daniel's guidance is consistently clear, well-reasoned and practical. He takes the time to explain complex issues in a way that is easy to apply. His combination of deep subject matter knowledge, analytical precision and approachable manner makes him an invaluable advisor on trade compliance matters.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 5Nathan Mitchell
    Band 5Nathan Mitchell

    Nathan Mitchell

    Nathan Mitchell is well regarded in the CFIUS and national security space, with particular expertise advising on cybersecurity issues.

    • Nathan can be really pragmatic and his ability to size risks is very helpful. He is really focused on risk management and is practical about that. He is a great asset.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 5Robert A Friedman
    Band 5Robert A Friedman

    Robert A Friedman

    Robert Friedman has a notable practice advising clients on the CFIUS considerations of transactional matters.

    • Robert is very sharp-minded and understands the problems right away and where the issue is, giving very prompt feedback.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Robert is an excellent lawyer. He is proactive, thoughtful and expert.

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

Ranked Individuals at Holland & Knight LLP (4)

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    Tahlia Townsend

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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    Daniel Goren

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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