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Reed Smith LLP

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded

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Reed Smith LLP

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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Reed Smith LLP has an experienced trade team that handles a range of export controls and economic sanctions work. The team frequently advises on OFAC, EAR and ITAR-related issues, with expertise that covers the energy, life sciences and shipping sectors, among others.
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Strengths

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  • Reed Smith has impeccable skills in handling international trade compliance matters at any level.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

  • Reed Smith provides practical advice tailored to our company's needs and within the framework of our strategies with respect to projects.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

  • Reed Smith has highly skilled and substantive attorneys who can easily grasp complex business issues.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Leigh Hansson
    Leigh Hansson

    Leigh Hansson

    Leigh Hansson has a broad export controls practice often advising on sanctions compliance and investigations. She has a strong client base in the private equity, finance and manufacturing sectors.

    • Leigh is an outstanding lawyer and is very personable.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

    • Leigh Hansson is extremely well versed in presenting complex legal issues to business stakeholders. She navigates complex issues with ease.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

    • Leigh is an outstanding partner.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
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  • Michael Lowell
    Michael Lowell

    Michael Lowell

    Michael Lowell often works with clients on OFAC and EAR-related trade controls matters. He is experienced in representing clients from sectors such as financial services, defense and aerospace.

    • Michael is amazing to work with, and brings an unbelievable level of experience and wealth of insight to his clients.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

    • Michael is very practical, very responsive and able to accommodate his clients' needs.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

    • Michael Lowell can articulate and translate legal solutions in a meaningful and practical way.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

    • Michael Lowell's has excellent command and knowledge of the ITC space. Michael has practical and business oriented advice and is highly responsive and available.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
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