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Latham & Watkins LLP

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Latham & Watkins LLP

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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins LLP provides comprehensive counsel across the export controls and economic sanctions space. The firm's areas of focus include EAR, ITAR and EU controls law. The team continues to work with an impressive client base consisting of numerous Fortune 500 companies, and is well positioned to advise corporate, private equity and sovereign wealth fund clients. The firm is experienced in handling national security-related work, including CFIUS reviews and FOCI mitigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham assisted Bunge Limited in obtaining CFIUS approval for its planned $34 billion merger with rival Viterra.

Strengths

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  • The partners and associates at Latham & Watkins have a wealth of knowledge of US, as well as EU and UK, sanctions and counterterrorism laws in diverse contexts. Most critically, a key strength is their ability to provide actionable legal guidance and act as a strategic business partner in assessing legal risks in the face of uncertainty.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
  • Latham & Watkins provides very practical, thorough CFIUS guidance. The team has unquestionable expertise and is surgical and insightful in its advice.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
  • Latham & Watkins' understanding of where business intersects with global trade compliance is exceptional. The team is great at identifying remediation opportunities and mitigation strategies. It is practical, thorough and its response time is unparalleled.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Les Carnegie
    Band 1Les Carnegie

    Les Carnegie

    Les Carnegie is well known in the space for his exports controls and economic sanctions practice. He also has a strong capabilities in advising clients on the CFIUS process.
    • Les is very experienced, highly goal-oriented and flexible. He is very hands-on and clear in his approach.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • I cannot say enough positive things about Les. His professionalism and collegiality separate him from others. He is always approachable and can provide expert guidance on complex issues. It is always a pleasure working with him.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Les is one of the premier sanctions and export controls practitioners in Washington, DC and the US.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Les is the epitome of a trusted strategic legal adviser. He has a deep expertise across sanctions regimes and industries, and his finger is on the pulse of the national security and political risks involving sanctions and international trade laws.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
  • Band 2Damara L Chambers
    Band 2Damara L Chambers

    Damara L Chambers

    Damara Chambers is recommended for her expertise as it pertains to CFIUS reviews. She has experience advising technology and energy companies, among others.
    • Damara is awesome. She takes the time to fully understand how the business operates and the challenges it faces with CFIUS compliance.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Damara is very knowledgeable and has extensive expertise. Her practical guidance is instrumental in complex matters.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Damara is really good and has deep knowledge and experience in the area. She can deal with a wide variety of industries.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
  • Band 2Paul Rosen
    Band 2Paul Rosen

    Paul Rosen

    Paul Rosen is an esteemed authority in the international trade arena bringing to bear his former leadership experience at CFIUS.

    • Paul brings a deep understanding of critical business priorities and the intersection of complex geopolitical issues. He seamlessly translates complex regulatory issues.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Paul is a transformative legal adviser. He is my first call for any and all matters in the complex world of CFIUS.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Paul brings a unique insider’s perspective when it comes to overcoming the most challenging national security and foreign investment issues. He is a trusted and smart advisor who understands business and the intersection of law, policy, politics and communications.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Paul's guidance is always pragmatic, strategic and steeped in a deep understanding of the underlying legal and regulatory landscape.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
  • Band 3Eric S Volkman
    Band 3Eric S Volkman

    Eric S Volkman

    Eric Volkman works on export controls and economic sanctions matters. He advises both US and international clients.
    • Eric combines unique skill sets, understanding both esoteric regulations and also complex industries. He’s an invaluable resource.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Eric has a strong legal mind and exudes confidence. He is client-oriented and goes out of his way to be responsive.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Eric has been a pillar of knowledge, experience and support through some of our most complicated and challenging files.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Eric is an excellent lawyer, with a deep understanding of the complexities and nuance of US sanctions and export controls.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingAndrew Galdes
    Up and ComingAndrew Galdes

    Andrew Galdes

    Andrew Galdes assists clients with a range of trade control issues. He often handles OFAC, EAR and ITAR-related matters.
    • Andrew has great expertise on sanctions and export controls.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Andrew always takes a thoughtful and insightful approach to handling complex sanctions and export control matters.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Andrew consistently provides astute and reliable advice in complex areas. He demonstrates deep subject matter expertise but also strong leadership, delivering strategic, practical counsel that adds real value.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Andrew brings a deep sanctions expertise with a genuine eagerness to find solutions. He is thoughtful and asks the questions that give us confidence.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingZachary Eddington
    Up and ComingZachary Eddington

    Zachary Eddington

    Zachary Eddington capably assists clients with a variety of CFIUS filings, including for clients in the automotive and pharmaceutical industries.
    • Zach has an encyclopedic knowledge of our CFIUS compliance issues.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Latham & Watkins LLP (7)

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    Les Carnegie

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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    Eric S Volkman

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    Andrew Galdes

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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