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: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy - USA - Nationwide

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Band 4

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 provided CFIUS jurisdictional and risk analysis to Kaseware Inc. and also negotiated CFIUS covenants and representations in the deal documents.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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

Christopher is a thought leader and his ability to think holistically is incredibly strong.

Christopher Wall is an exceptional adviser and strategic thinker with particularized expertise.

Christopher Wall brings that rare quality of a full and sophisticated understanding of how both commercial and governmental actions affect our business.

Daniel Porter
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Daniel Porter
3
Band 3
Daniel Porter handles the full spectrum of trade disputes. He acts on behalf of international and domestic-based clients.

Daniel Porter is a very focused individual who quickly understood our business strengths.

Daniel Porter is responsive, articulate, very knowledgeable, extremely pragmatic and thoughtful.

Daniel Porter is an exceptional trade attorney with deep knowledge of the law.

Nancy A Fischer
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Nancy A Fischer
3
Band 3
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 Fischer brings tremendous experience to complicated international trade, sanctions and export control issues.

Nancy Fischer is very good and knowledgeable of federal policy and federal organizations.

Nancy Fischer's vast international expertise, special attention to details and overall sense of commercial needs is very strong.

Aaron Hutman
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Aaron Hutman
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Band 4
Aaron Hutman represents clients in numerous industries in export controls and economic sanctions matters. Industries include finance, defense and energy.

Aaron Hutman is an amazing attorney that is always thinking three steps ahead. He is incredibly client-focused and always responsive.

Aaron Hutman is a true subject matter expert in his field and consistently delivers the highest level of legal services in a responsive and timely manner.

Aaron Hutman's advice is practical and he understands intuitively how to get a sense of our key audiences and how we can communicate effectively with them.

James Durling
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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 very intellectual and knows how to articulate our arguments effectively.

Matthew McCullough
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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.

Matthew McCullough is an experienced litigator, particularly on subsidy matters. He provides strong support for his clients.

Matthew McCullough is a dedicated professional who truly cares about his clients.

Stephan E Becker
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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.

Stephan Becker has strategic foresight.

Stephan Becker is not only an excellent legal professional, but also an excellent business partner for compliance.

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.

Matthew Rabinowitz's knowledge is current. He is thoughtful and responsive.

Matthew is very knowledge on trade compliance matters, understands our business and provides good strategic advice.

Matthew Rabinowitz is a very practical and responsive CFIUS expert.

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.

Zachary Rozen was timely and instrumental in delving into the details.

Ranked Lawyers at
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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
3
Nancy A Fischer
3
Band 3
Aaron Hutman
4
Aaron Hutman
4
Band 4
Stephan E Becker
4
Stephan E Becker
4
Band 4
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

Daniel Porter
3
Daniel Porter
3
Band 3
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