International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 3
Contact number
+1 202 663 8000Chambers Review
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has a broad international trade offering, excelling in economic sanctions and export controls work. The firm is adept at handling OFAC licensing issues and has expertise that covers issues relating to Cuba and Venezuela. The team regularly handles CFIUS reviews on behalf of clients from a range of sectors. The firm is experienced in advising clients on trade remedies and policy matters.
Work Highlights
- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP advised Raine Group on sanctions advice related to its acquisition by a consortium led by Todd Boehly, chairman and CEO of Eldridge, a private investment company, and Clearlake Capital Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm always provides pragmatic and client-friendly solutions."
"The team is able to deal with complicated legal matters combined with business specific challenges."
"The team is extremely aware of critical decision-making involved in companies and how their responsiveness impacts on that process."
"The firm always provides pragmatic and client-friendly solutions."
"The team is able to deal with complicated legal matters combined with business specific challenges."
"The team is extremely aware of critical decision-making involved in companies and how their responsiveness impacts on that process."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Wall maintains a leading export controls and economic sanctions practice. He often works with companies in the aerospace sector.
"Chris navigates difficult and evolving matters."
"Chris is very collaborative and an expert in export controls."
Nancy Fischer has a broad trade practice that sees her work on trade controls and trade remedy matters. She also advises on CFIUS reviews.
"Nancy is fully aware of her clients' expectations."
"She is very business-oriented and that gives clients increased conviction that all avenues will be pursued to find the best possible outcome."
"Nancy is excellent in all respects. She is smart, strategic and communicates effectively."
Stephan Becker heads the group's international trade practice, undertaking a host of work across the space. He provides counsel on compliance with export controls, economic sanctions and trade policy.
"Steve has a wealth of knowledge and experience."
"He has an ability to always see the big picture and is always guided by his strategic foresight."
Aaron Hutman represents clients in numerous industries in export controls and economic sanctions matters. Industries include finance, defense and energy.
"He has been always helpful and responsive, providing insightful and creative advice."
"Aaron is an excellent partner."
Matthew Rabinowitz is noted for his skills in the CFIUS review process. He regularly handles China-related deals.
"Matthew is very detailed, responsive and helpful."
"He is an excellent operator who communicates extremely effectively."
"He is a responsive and thoughtful subject matter expert."
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