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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded
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Ropes & Gray's level of commercial insight enables them to offer practical, business-oriented solutions that enhance their clients' strategic positioning and decision-making.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobalRopes & Gray has true industry and technical expertise. It is an extremely talented, deep team.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Ama Adams
Ama Adams has a strong export controls and economic sanctions practice, and is also noted for her CFIUS expertise. Adams advises clients in a range of industries, including financial services, biotechnology, manufacturing and technology, among others. Ama is a consummate professional with deep CFIUS expertise. She is also extremely personable and a joy to work with.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobalAma has strong technical knowledge.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Brendan C Hanifin
Brendan Hanifin routinely acts on regulatory and transactional trade matters for a variety of clients, including those in the energy, finance and life sciences industries. Brendan is quick to respond and is clear in his answers and guidance.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobalBrendan is an excellent lawyer: he is commercially aware and a technical expert.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobalBrendan is a very knowledgeable attorney who can tailor his advice based on his broad experience and our particular situation.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
Ranked Individuals at Ropes & Gray LLP (3)
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Ama Adams
International Trade: CFIUS Experts
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