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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
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Sidley Austin continued to represent the U.S. Business Alliance for Customs Modernization with regard to international trade and customs issues.
Strengths
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Sidley Austin excel at providing strategic advice on complex customs matters in a practical, business-friendly manner.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalSidley Austin is extremely responsive is and always willing to go the extra mile.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalI am always impressed with Sidley Austin's quick and thorough response to our issues, which usually arise on an unscheduled basis and often are time pressured.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Andrew W Shoyer
Andrew Shoyer is a go-to practitioner for issues centered on trade and investment agreements. His clients include trade associations and multinational corporations. Andrew has an ability to speak in an understandable way about extremely complex regulations.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalAndrew is great to with work with. He is very professional, aware and provides information which is easy for us to understand.
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Band 1 Ted Murphy
Ted Murphy assists clients with a variety of customs issues, including compliance programs. He also handles matters such as CBP investigations. Ted Murphy is an excellent subject matter expert on customs import laws and regulations, especially customs valuations.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalTed Murphy's level of sophistication is strong. Ted has been a great contact for us on import issues.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalTed Murphy is a very sophisticated player and knows the nuances of the law, but has a pragmatic touch that focuses on making the counsel very actionable.
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Band 3 
Band 3 John Foote
John Foote handles customs work, among other areas. He is noted for his strength in the field of forced labor issues. John is responsive, thorough and a pleasure to deal with.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalIt has been an excellent experience working with John over the last year.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalJohn researched all topics, provided articulate arguments with firm legal support and navigated a difficult situation utilizing his relationships with customs personnel.
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Band 4 
Band 4 James Mendenhall
James Mendenhall has broad experience representing foreign entities on the CFIUS process for investments into the USA. He often works for private equity funds. James Mendenhall is a smart, energetic and responsive lawyer.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalJames is a truly excellent CFIUS lawyer.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalJames has very strong expertise and is a sophisticated communicator.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Maura Rezendes
Maura Rezendes has significant experience dealing with OFAC and other US regulators in the international trade space. Maura Rezendes's service is fantastic and personal.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalMaura Rezendes is easy to work with, flags issues early and solves problems.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalMaura Rezendes is very responsive and provides excellent, well-reasoned guidance.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Justin Becker
Justin Becker has a strong pedigree in trade policy issues, advising clients on trade remedies and other regulatory and national security concerns.
Justin Becker gets to the heart of complex issues quickly and is a trusted adviser on complex international trade/customs matters.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalJustin Becker provided exceptional support to our company in a very complex matter with very high stakes.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobalJustin Becker has been very helpful and supportive throughout the entire process. He has also been very thorough and responsive.
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Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin LLP (6)
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James Mendenhall
International Trade: CFIUS Experts
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International Trade: Customs
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International Trade: Customs
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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
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International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy
View profile Justin Becker
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy
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Members
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Maura Rezendes
View profile of Maura RezendesJustin Becker
View profile of Justin BeckerAndrew W Shoyer
View profile of Andrew W ShoyerJames Mendenhall
View profile of James MendenhallTed Murphy
View profile of Ted MurphyJohn Foote
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