Ranking tables
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Clifford Chance US LLP 3 Years Ranked
Fenwick 2 Years Ranked
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP 5 Years Ranked
King & Spalding LLP 5 Years Ranked
Reed Smith LLP 5 Years Ranked
Ropes & Gray LLP 5 Years Ranked
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 2 Years Ranked
Wiley 5 Years Ranked
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 2 Years Ranked
Alston & Bird LLP 5 Years Ranked
Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP 5 Years Ranked
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 5 Years Ranked
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 5 Years Ranked
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP 5 Years Ranked
Holland & Knight LLP 1 Years Ranked
Husch Blackwell LLP 5 Years Ranked
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 5 Years Ranked
Miller & Chevalier Chartered 5 Years Ranked
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 5 Years Ranked
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 5 Years Ranked
Paul Hastings LLP 5 Years Ranked
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 5 Years Ranked
Wiggin and Dana LLP 5 Years Ranked- Jacobson Burton Kelley PLLC
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Clifford Chance US LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedClifford Chance LLP advises on trade compliance matters such as export controls and economic sanctions. The team is experienced in handling OFAC, BIS and DDTC-related issues. The firm works with a broad range of clients, including international banks, logistics companies and technology corporations.1 FenwickInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedFenwick advises a range of clients in export controls and economic sanctions matters. The team is adept at ensuring compliance with EAR, ITAR and OFAC programs.
1 Kelley Drye & Warren LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedKelley Drye & Warren LLP is a prominent group with substantial expertise in trade remedies. The firm has a proven track record in antidumping and countervailing duty cases before the ITC. The team is particularly strong in representing petitioners, with a client base including steel manufacturers and trade associations. The firm is experienced in advising on major trade bills and international trade negotiations and frequently works with clients on export controls and economic sanctions matters.1 King & Spalding LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedKing & Spalding LLP has a noted practice that demonstrates strength in trade remedies and is particularly well regarded for its representation of petitioners. The firm maintains a strong bench with partners experienced in antidumping and countervailing duty disputes. The team also handles export controls and economic sanctions work, often advising clients in the aerospace, defense, energy and life sciences sectors. The firm is also experienced in handling customs work and regularly advises on a range of compliance matters.1 Reed Smith LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedReed Smith LLP has an experienced trade team that handles a range of export controls and economic sanctions work. The team frequently advises on OFAC, EAR and ITAR-related issues, with expertise that covers the energy, life sciences and shipping sectors, among others.1 Ropes & Gray LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedRopes & Gray LLP is adept at assisting clients with trade compliance matters. The team regularly works with those in the life sciences, energy and healthcare arenas.1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has a strong national security practice housing respected practitioners who offer in-depth expertise in matters such as compliance, reviews and investigations. The team continues to work with a diverse collection of US and international companies, aided by its phenomenal strength in M&A. The firm is particularly adept at advising on matters involving Chinese and European entities.1 WileyInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedWiley has an accomplished team of attorneys best known for handling import relief, unfair trade and WTO proceedings. The firm is noted for its capabilities in representing petitioners. The team is also highly regarded for advising clients in the steel industry and works with entities in sectors such as renewable energy and agriculture. Wiley is experienced in handling trade control matters, including OFAC and ITAR issues.1 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is regarded for its prominence in export controls and economic sanctions work. The team handles OFAC, EAR and ITAR matters, among others for both corporate and non-profit organizations.
Band 2
2 Alston & Bird LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedAlston & Bird LLP has a skillful team of practitioners who cover customs, export controls and economic sanctions issues for a host of clients. The firm works on issues concerning ITAR, EAR and OFAC, and its lawyers advise a range of domestic and international entities. It features sector expertise in areas such as energy, private equity, manufacturing and steel.
2 Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedBerliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP is an established boutique noted for its strength in the economic sanctions and export controls space. The firm is adept at representing clients across industries, including the defense space. The team is well positioned to assist with matters concerning compliance and enforcement.2 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP works with clients on a range of trade control matters, including export controls and economic sanctions issues. The firm frequently guides clients through CFIUS reviews. The team's expertise covers a range of sectors, including technology, transportation and banking.2 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton LLP handles a wide range of economic sanctions and export controls work. Clients include financial institutions, insurers and private funds.2 Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland LLP works on a host of trade controls issues, including OFAC, EAR and ITAR matters. The team is experienced in advising on matters concerning Iran and Cuba, among other countries.2 Holland & Knight LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedHolland & Knight regularly assists a broad array of clients in navigating the CFIUS process. The firm is particularly astute at handling the regulatory aspects of joint ventures and M&A.
2 Husch Blackwell LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedHusch Blackwell LLP has solid skills in representing clients in export controls and economic sanctions matters. The firm's lawyers have expertise in the technology, manufacturing and transportation sectors, among others.2 Kirkland & Ellis LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis has strong capabilities in guiding clients through CFIUS reviews. The team regularly works with leading financial institutions and US-based manufacturers. The firm frequently advises clients on compliance with complex OFAC and EAR regulations.2 Miller & Chevalier CharteredInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMiller & Chevalier Chartered has a robust team that is capable of handling a variety of export controls and economic sanctions matters. It regularly represents clients before OFAC and BIS. The firm is also noted for its strength in customs work.2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP houses an impressive team capable of assisting clients with a host of trade controls issues. The firm regularly works with defense, aerospace and satellite companies, among others.2 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedOrrick advises clients on the gamut of compliance issues including OFAC and EAR matters. The firm regularly represents US-based manufacturers, technology companies and energy companies, among others. Additionally, the team advises a range of clients on the CFIUS aspects of major transactions.2 Paul Hastings LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedPaul Hastings LLP has a notable practice that handles trade controls and CFIUS work. The team's expertise covers EAR and ITAR, among other regulations. The firm's clients include chemical companies, private equity firms and aerospace corporations.2 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell LLP is well regarded for its experience in the export controls and economic sanctions space. The firm works with a range of clients, including financial institutions.2 Wiggin and Dana LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedThe trade team at Wiggin and Dana LLP is highlighted for its strength in trade compliance matters. Its lawyers frequently handle issues relating to ITAR, OFAC and EAR.- Jacobson Burton Kelley PLLCInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Bass, Berry & Sims PLCInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBass, Berry & Sims PLC represents a range of clients in export controls and economic sanctions matters. The team is experienced in handling EAR, OFAC and ITAR issues.
3 Dorsey & Whitney LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedDorsey & Whitney LLP is noted for its capabilities in export controls and economic sanctions work. The team handles OFAC, EAR and ITAR matters, among others.
3 Faegre DrinkerInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedFaegre Drinker has a broad trade practice, experienced in acting on a range of customs issues. The team is adept at handling CBP compliance matters. Its clients include transportation companies and electronics retailers.
3 Mayer Brown LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedMayer Brown LLP is adept at handling trade remedies work, including antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. Its client base includes both petitioners and respondents. The team is experienced in advising on international matters, including in China, India, Brazil and Mexico.3 Schulz Trade LawInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedSchulz Trade Law is a specialist trade firm based in Dallas, Texas. The firm regularly helps a broad range of clients navigate export regulations and sanctions issues.
- Torres Trade Law, PLLCInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded2026 | Band 3