Latham & Watkins LLP, International Trade

Chambers Review

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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA - Nationwide

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.

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Work Highlights

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 respondent
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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 respondent
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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 respondent
USA

Latham & Watkins provides very practical, thorough CFIUS guidance. The team has unquestionable expertise and is surgical and insightful in its advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Les Carnegie

Band 1

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.

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.

Les is one of the premier sanctions and export controls practitioners in Washington, DC and the US.

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.

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Damara L Chambers

Band 2

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.

Damara is very knowledgeable and has extensive expertise. Her practical guidance is instrumental in complex matters.

Damara is really good and has deep knowledge and experience in the area. She can deal with a wide variety of industries.

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Paul Rosen

Band 2

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.

Paul is a transformative legal adviser. He is my first call for any and all matters in the complex world of CFIUS.

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.

Paul's guidance is always pragmatic, strategic and steeped in a deep understanding of the underlying legal and regulatory landscape.

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Eric S Volkman

Band 3

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.

Eric has a strong legal mind and exudes confidence. He is client-oriented and goes out of his way to be responsive.

Eric has been a pillar of knowledge, experience and support through some of our most complicated and challenging files.

Eric is an excellent lawyer, with a deep understanding of the complexities and nuance of US sanctions and export controls.

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Andrew Galdes

Up and Coming

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.

Andrew always takes a thoughtful and insightful approach to handling complex sanctions and export control matters.

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.

Andrew brings a deep sanctions expertise with a genuine eagerness to find solutions. He is thoughtful and asks the questions that give us confidence.

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