About

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Pillsbury’s International Trade practice is known for its sophisticated work on export controls, sanctions, CFIUS reviews, international trade agreements, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and customs compliance.

Combining in-depth knowledge of trade measures with a nuanced understanding of the related political, policy and diplomatic context, we provide clients with the full range of legal services related to regulation of international trade and investment.

Our International Trade lawyers assist clients with matters including: export controls and embargoes; regulation of foreign investment; customs compliance and enforcement; FCPA compliance; the interpretation of international trade agreements; litigation, arbitration and settlement of trade disputes; trade remedy proceedings (such as antidumping investigations); and trade issues. Experienced in resolving a multitude of trade-related problems, we offer practical, strategic and effective advice to clients from a wide variety of industries, including computer hardware and software, aerospace, defense, semiconductors, financial institutions, satellite services, energy, agriculture, chemicals, steel, travel, automotive, and electronics. We regularly team with lawyers in the firm’s other practice areas to assure comprehensive service and the deep understanding of our clients’ industries and technologies needed to tailor solutions to help clients accomplish both their immediate and long-term goals.

Chambers Review

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

What the Team is Known For

Pillsbury 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 represented Techpoint, a fabless semiconductor company, in its $390 million acquisition by ASMedia Technology. The firm provided CFIUS guidance, including filing a joint voluntary notice in connection with the transaction and receiving clearance from CFIUS.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher R Wall
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Christopher R Wall
1
Band 1
Christopher Wall maintains a leading export controls and economic sanctions practice. He often works with companies in the aerospace sector.

Chris has unparalleled knowledge, analysis, access and judgment. He brings that rare quality of a sophisticated understanding of how both commercial and governmental actions affect our business.

Chris is the premier expert in international trade with a strong understanding of our industry. He is invaluable to the business, and incredibly thoughtful and practical with his advice.

Chris provides reassuring, expert advice on CFIUS and maintains a level head in even the most complex transactions.

Daniel Porter
2
Daniel Porter
2
Band 2
Daniel Porter handles the full spectrum of trade disputes. He acts on behalf of international and domestic-based clients.

Daniel is dedicated and prepared to fight. He helps us be nimble and respond to the uncertainty of the trade environment.

Dan is energetic and has deep commercial awareness. He is always able to keenly identify customer needs and provide strategic advice.

Daniel knows the area upside down. He knows what does and doesn't work. He does a lot of outside the box thinking which yields great results.

Nancy A Fischer
2
Nancy A Fischer
2
Band 2
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 extremely helpful with global trade issues and provides practical, risk-based advice.

Nancy is an experienced advisor who can explain legal concepts to non-professionals well. She is approachable, responsive and gives balanced advice.

Aaron Hutman
3
Aaron Hutman
3
Band 3
Aaron Hutman represents clients in numerous industries in export controls and economic sanctions matters. Industries include finance, defense and energy.

Aaron has a very rare, truly global understanding and perspective. His talent helps us make the most informed decisions.

Aaron has technical knowledge and fully understands our business.

Aaron combines deep regulatory expertise with a clear understanding of commercial realities. His advice is strategically useful. He is notably responsive and pragmatic, and particularly valuable in time-sensitive situations.

Aaron is incredibly helpful on key trade issues.

James Durling
4
James Durling
4
Band 4
James Durling is recommended for his strength in trade remedies litigation. He has extensive experience in working for foreign governments and manufacturers.

James is exceptional and very sharp.

Matthew McCullough
4
Matthew McCullough
4
Band 4
Matthew McCullough acts in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings, and frequently works with national governments. He splits his time between the firm's DC and Geneva offices.

Matt is passionate and has an in-depth understanding of the law. He is a go-to for sophisticated issues.

Matt is a well-established, well-respected and hard-fighting attorney,

Matt has vast knowledge of different trade issues and can give very fast and accurate advice.

Stephan E Becker
4
Stephan E Becker
4
Band 4
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.

Stephen is extremely specialized. He has a skill of going into a very sophisticated problem and explaining it very easily.

Stephen is an outstanding lawyer with in-depth industry knowledge and a very solution-oriented mindset.

Stephen has extensive experience. He has top drawer analytical skills and is technically and strategically very good.

Stephen understands our business quicker and faster than anyone else. He tailors his counsel and instills confidence every time he gives an answer.

Matthew Rabinowitz
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Matthew Rabinowitz
5
Band 5
Matthew Rabinowitz is noted for his skills in the CFIUS review process. He regularly handles China-related deals.

Matt provides strong and consistent support on complex trade controls issues across multiple jurisdictions.

Matthew provides truly exceptional support demonstrating deep expertise in navigating complex CFIUS matters. He is clear, comprehensive and consistently practical.

Matt really understands the client's position and takes a very holistic view.

Matt has a sharp legal mind with impressive industry understanding.

Matt is excellent at providing practical advice. He has a very good understanding of our industry.

Zachary Rozen
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Zachary Rozen
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Up and Coming

Zachary Rozen has considerable expertise in international trade matters and regularly represents a broad array of clients in CFIUS reviews.

Zach is always responsive and well versed in our business.

Zach provides high quality and business-minded advice.

Zach is great to work with and is able to render comprehensive advice at short notice.

Zach is friendly, responsive and explains legal concepts well.

Ranked Lawyers at
Pillsbury

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USA - Nationwide

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

Nancy A Fischer
4
Nancy A Fischer
4
Band 4
Matthew Rabinowitz
5
Matthew Rabinowitz
5
Band 5
Zachary Rozen
U
Zachary Rozen
U
Up and Coming
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

Christopher R Wall
1
Christopher R Wall
1
Band 1
Nancy A Fischer
2
Nancy A Fischer
2
Band 2
Aaron Hutman
3
Aaron Hutman
3
Band 3
Stephan E Becker
4
Stephan E Becker
4
Band 4
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

Daniel Porter
2
Daniel Porter
2
Band 2
James Durling
4
James Durling
4
Band 4
Matthew McCullough
4
Matthew McCullough
4
Band 4
Nancy A Fischer
5
Nancy A Fischer
5
Band 5
Stephan E Becker
5
Stephan E Becker
5
Band 5

Members

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Aaron Hutman

Benjamin Cote

Christopher R Wall

Christopher R Wall

Head of Department

Matthew Rabinowitz

Nancy A Fischer

Nancy A Fischer

Head of Department

Roya Motazedi

Stephan E Becker

Stephan E Becker

Head of Department

Stephanie Rosenberg

Toochi Ngwangwa

Zachary Rozen

Industries

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CFIUS & Foreign Investment

Customs Compliance & Enforcement

Economic Sanctions & Embargoes

Export & Technology Transfer Controls

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & Global Anti-Corruption

International Trade Agreements & Investment Treaties

Trade Remedy Proceedings