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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA
What the Team is Known For
WilmerHale has strong capabilities in trade remedies and policy, including WTO disputes and trade negotiations. The team regularly represents Fortune 100 companies and industry groups. The firm offers expertise in economic sanctions and export controls issues, including matters pertaining to OFAC and money laundering compliance requirements. The team is highly skilled in the CFIUS review process and often works with leading names in the energy, semiconductor and telecommunications sectors.
Strengths
"The firm's attorneys maintain a deep and thorough understanding of complex and rapidly changing regulations."
"WilmerHale is a very client-focused firm with fantastic responsiveness."
"The team has the ability to approach a matter practically and logically."
Work Highlights
WilmerHale advised Univar Solutions on CFIUS implications related to its acquisition by Apollo for $8.1 billion.
Notable practitioners
Ronald Meltzer brings a breadth of experience to bear when acting on export controls and economic sanctions matters. He has extensive experience in OFAC-related matters.
"Ron is very responsive and provides excellent customer service."
"He is extremely knowledgeable and up to date with current regulations."
Benjamin Powell routinely advises on CFIUS proceedings and boasts additional expertise in data security and privacy. His clients include those in the banking, energy and defense sectors.
"He has good insights into the nature of CFIUS."
"Ben is very good to work with."
Jason Chipman maintains a respected CFIUS practice which frequently sees him handle matters in the life sciences space.
"Jason is really knowledgeable about CFIUS matters and understands it from a commercial perspective."
"Jason has very good government experience. He understands the regulations and is really good to work with."
David Ross focuses on trade policy matters. He regularly advises clients on WTO and trade agreement issues.
"David is a thoughtful counsel on top-priority issues."
"David has strong relationships and first-rate legal acumen."
Jeffrey Kessler has a strong trade practice, advising both large private companies and foreign governments on US trade remedies and policy.
"Jeffrey is a highly astute, strategic leader who is able to manage complex projects and issues."
"He is a wonderful lawyer with a great commercial mind."