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INTERNATIONAL TRADE & NATIONAL SECURITY

International trade helps companies grow and increase market share. U.S. manufacturers need a strong advocate to help them stand out and fight off unfair competition from foreign actors. We help companies manage risks and maximize opportunities to increase their bottom line.


  • Representative Matters

    • Developed and implemented anticorruption/FCPA compliance programs for numerous domestic manufacturers.
    • Counsels clients with regard to compliance with the Foreign Agent Registration Act.
    • Advise U.S. and multinational clients on licensing and compliance requirements pursuant to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
    • Advise U.S. and foreign entities on economic sanctions regulations administered by OFAC that govern trade with Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and other countries, as well as transactions with “Specially Designated Nationals.”
    • Provide guidance to clients in regard to the DCSA with respect to mitigation of FOCI under the applicable national industrial security regulations. Facilitate defense industry acquisitions and advise companies regarding a multitude of FOCI mitigation and DCSA compliance matters.
    • Regularly conduct internal and regulatory investigations related to companies’ export control and anti-corruption programs, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC and FLPA.
    • Assist clients with making voluntary self-disclosures regarding export controls and economic sanction regulations.
    • Lead counsel in successful antidumping and countervailing investigations on freight rail couplers from China and Mexico.
    • Lead counsel in successful antidumping case on agricultural product from Brazil and South Africa.
    • Lead counsel in successful sunset review of suspension agreement on antidumping investigation of lemon juice from Argentina.
    • Lead counsel in the successful antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of engines from China.
    • Lead counsel in the successful antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of plastic ribbon from China.
    • Lead counsel in the successful antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of stainless steel flanges from China and India.
    • Lead counsel in the successful antidumping investigation of imports of Phosphor Copper from Korea.