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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded
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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 respondentGlobalReed 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 respondentGlobalReed Smith has highly skilled and substantive attorneys who can easily grasp complex business issues.
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Band 4 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 respondentGlobalLeigh 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 respondentGlobalLeigh is an outstanding partner.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
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Band 4 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 respondentGlobalMichael is very practical, very responsive and able to accommodate his clients' needs.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobalMichael Lowell can articulate and translate legal solutions in a meaningful and practical way.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobalMichael 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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Leigh Hansson
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
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