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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite

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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati possesses substantial experience in export controls and economic sanctions matters, including compliance and enforcement issues. The firm is well placed to handle ITAR, OFAC and EAR work. The team is also experienced in guiding clients through the CFIUS review process. Its client base includes well-known names in the technology, financial services and defense sectors.
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Strengths

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  • The team is exceptional at distilling complicated regulatory concepts into a comprehensible summary.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

  • Wilson Sonsini has an-in depth understanding of the interplay between US and EU sanctions and trade controls.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

  • Wilson Sonsini consistently provides practical, actionable advice that takes into account not only the letter of the law but relevant political or enforcement dynamics.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Josephine Aiello LeBeau
    Josephine Aiello LeBeau

    Josephine Aiello LeBeau

    Josephine Aiello LeBeau is particularly well regarded for her work with technology companies on trade controls. She often works with clients on compliance with OFAC regulations.

    • Josephine simplifies complex regulations with ease and her trusted insight is invaluable.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Josephine understands our business realities very well and is able to provide legal guidance that takes into account practical concerns that the business faces.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Josephine Aiello LeBeau has exceptionally strong legal acumen and thoughtfulness, especially on export controls.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal
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  • Stephen Heifetz
    Stephen Heifetz

    Stephen Heifetz

    Stephen Heifetz is an established CFIUS practitioner who handles a range of national security-related matters. He often works for investment funds and technology companies.

    • Stephen Heifetz is an outstanding CFIUS lawyer.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Stephen Heifetz has a great focus on understanding what we're looking to do from a business perspective.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Stephen Heifetz is very knowledgeable, he's a total expert in the CFIUS space.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal
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  • Anne E Seymour
    Anne E Seymour

    Anne E Seymour

    Anne Seymour has a notable practice advising clients on export controls and economic sanctions matters in a variety of sectors, including software and technology.

    • Anne Seymour distills complex regulations and facts into succinct, actionable legal advice.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Anne is very good at quickly evaluating extremely complex rules and regulations.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Anne Seymour provides great client service and is very responsive to our requests for advice.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal
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  • Joshua Gruenspecht
    Joshua Gruenspecht

    Joshua Gruenspecht

    Joshua Gruenspecht assists clients with CFIUS matters. He regularly works with technology companies and investment funds on securing CFIUS clearance for large deals.

    • Joshua Gruenspecht's ability to distil complicated regulatory concepts succinctly and explain these concepts to both clients and other counsel is phenomenal.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Joshua Gruenspecht has really given us excellent service and guidance.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Josh Gruenspecht provides crisp and actionable advice.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal
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Ranked Individuals at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (4)

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    Josephine Aiello LeBeau

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    Anne E Seymour

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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