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White & Case LLP

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

Global Guide 2026 : USA


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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions - USA


What the Team is Known For
White & Case LLP is highly regarded for its strength in trade remedies and regularly called upon by domestic and international clients to assist with antidumping and countervailing duty cases. The firm is adept at handling export controls and economic sanctions work, including OFAC-related matters. The team has a strong standing in the CFIUS arena and is considered a go-to firm for CFIUS reviews and FOCI mitigation. White & Case works with a host of industry-leading clients from sectors such as energy and natural resources, financial services and specialty metals.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised Safran on CFIUS and clearance matters in connection with its anticipated approximately $1.8 billion acquisition of Raytheon Technologies’ flight controls and actuation business.

Strengths

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  • Their command of the US and international laws is quite instrumental for us.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
  • White & Case has a very practical approach. It is solution-oriented and is understanding of business needs, balancing risks and resources.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
  • With robust experience in this field, White & Case provides clients with tailor-made solutions and balances regulatory compliance goals and commercial intention.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Farhad Jalinous
    Band 1Farhad Jalinous

    Farhad Jalinous

    Farhad Jalinous is lauded for his capabilities in CFIUS reviews. He has extensive experience in assisting private equity funds on US investments.
    • Farhad Jalinous has been a powerhouse in CFIUS forever. Farhad is an incredibly strong practitioner.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
    • Farhad Jalinous is an expert in his field, with a global understanding and vision of FDI controls and how to tackle them.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Gregory Spak
    Band 3Gregory Spak

    Gregory Spak

    Gregory Spak is recognized for his expert handling of trade remedies litigation. He regularly works with manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies.
    • Gregory Spak is a really expert trade lawyer with a great team in support.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
    • Gregory Spak has been a joy to work with. He is very knowledgeable and very responsive.

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  • Band 3Nicole Erb
    Band 3Nicole Erb

    Nicole Erb

    Nicole Erb cochairs the international sanctions practice at the firm. She regularly works with foreign states and financial institutions.
    • Nicole Erb is a superb practitioner and a deep expert, who understands the complex issues I face and marshals the team and resources needed to address them.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
    • Nicole Erb was thorough in her analysis of cross-border sanctions issues and pragmatic in her advice regarding mitigation solutions.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
    • Nicole Erb has an incredible sense of the market and how to render commercial advice that makes sense to clients' businesses.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Cristina Brayton-Lewis
    Band 4Cristina Brayton-Lewis

    Cristina Brayton-Lewis

    Cristina Brayton-Lewis has extensive experience providing guidance on matters concerning compliance with sanctions regimes.
    • Cristina goes to great effort to track and predict industry trends and issues in technology. Her level of knowledge is always impressive.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
    • Cristina Brayton-Lewis is an excellent practitioner in both sanctions and export controls, and is adept at fluently moving between matters involving both subjects.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
  • Band 4David E Bond
    Band 4David E Bond

    David E Bond

    David Bond has an extensive trade remedies practice. He often works with foreign corporations and governments on antidumping and countervailing duty cases.
    • He was always available to participate to calls and directed the assigned team with expertise.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
    • David is able to really handle large multinational projects and is very good at handling client interaction and relationships.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Jay Campbell
    Band 4Jay Campbell

    Jay Campbell

    Jay Campbell has an impressive name in the trade remedies arena, representing clients such as producers, importers and governments. His expertise covers steel and wind towers, among other products.
    • Jay Campbell is an exceptional trade lawyer both technically and in relation to our business. He has provided invaluable advice on a number of critical issues.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
    • Jay can deal with all kinds of complex problems and sudden urgent issues. Jay has a strong sense of business.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
    • Jay Campbell is always responsive and personable, but clearly has a deep understanding of the complex matters that were the subject of our engagement.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Laura Black
    Band 5Laura Black

    Laura Black

    Laura Black is noted for her strong trade remedies practise. She is noted for her expertise in CFIUS policy and regulations.

    • Laura Black has a comprehensive knowledge of the CFIUS process and a remarkable ability to see the process from the regulator’s perspective and anticipate potential questions or concerns. 

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
    • Laura Black takes extremely complicated regulation proposals, simplifies them and presents in crisp and clear ways for a large audience.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
    • Laura provides us with practical advice that helps us align our investment strategies with regulatory expectations.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions respondentGlobal
    • Laura Black is extremely responsive and well-versed in CFIUS.

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