International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
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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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are very pragmatic and knowledgeable about commercial realities."
"Reed Smith has a broad, extensive team in the compliance space."
"The team are commercially brilliant as they truly understand the sector."
"The team are very pragmatic and knowledgeable about commercial realities."
"Reed Smith has a broad, extensive team in the compliance space."
"The team are commercially brilliant as they truly understand the sector."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He is brilliant in providing commercial and pragmatic advice."
"Michael is incredibly responsive, practical, understands the pace clients need to work at and helps minimize risk."
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 a vital resource when it comes to communicating with the US sanctions authorities."
"Leigh always provides commercially-practical advice."