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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.
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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.
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Pillsbury's collaborative approach is invaluable in navigating complex regulatory requirements. They are quick to engage, diligent in their follow-through, and meticulous in ensuring that every detail is addressed. This combination of accessibility and rigor provides a level of confidence and clarity that is rare in the industry.
Pillsbury’s international trade team stands out for its deep subject matter expertise, responsiveness and practical understanding. The team’s ability to combine legal precision with commercial awareness makes them a trusted and effective partner in navigating complex export control and sanctions matters.
Pillsbury really understands the needs and challenges of our company and provides concrete, practical advice. The team is very experienced and very well equipped to handle high stakes, complex and sophisticated matters.
Pillsbury's thorough understanding of our industry helps them navigate a quickly changing and complex legal landscape. They are well-versed in helping companies with assessing the risks and finding practical mitigations.
Pillsbury has a capable and well-rounded trade team with strong coverage across export controls, sanctions and trade remedies. It combines technical skill with an understanding of the strategic and geopolitical dimensions. They bring rigor and sound judgment to sophisticated issues.
Pillsbury's collaborative approach is invaluable in navigating complex regulatory requirements. They are quick to engage, diligent in their follow-through, and meticulous in ensuring that every detail is addressed. This combination of accessibility and rigor provides a level of confidence and clarity that is rare in the industry.
Pillsbury’s international trade team stands out for its deep subject matter expertise, responsiveness and practical understanding. The team’s ability to combine legal precision with commercial awareness makes them a trusted and effective partner in navigating complex export control and sanctions matters.
Pillsbury really understands the needs and challenges of our company and provides concrete, practical advice. The team is very experienced and very well equipped to handle high stakes, complex and sophisticated matters.
Pillsbury's thorough understanding of our industry helps them navigate a quickly changing and complex legal landscape. They are well-versed in helping companies with assessing the risks and finding practical mitigations.
Pillsbury has a capable and well-rounded trade team with strong coverage across export controls, sanctions and trade remedies. It combines technical skill with an understanding of the strategic and geopolitical dimensions. They bring rigor and sound judgment to sophisticated issues.
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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 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 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 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 is exceptional and very sharp.

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.

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.

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 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.












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Aaron Hutman
Benjamin Cote

Head of Department
Matthew Rabinowitz

Head of Department
Roya Motazedi

Head of Department
Stephanie Rosenberg
Toochi Ngwangwa
Zachary Rozen
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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