INTERNATIONAL TRADE
We guide businesses through the complexities of international trade, including export controls, sanctions, national security reviews, anti-money laundering, import/customs regulations, anti-boycott rules, and global anti-corruption laws.
Our team supports clients with compliance strategies, government investigations, risk mitigation, and aligning cross-border trade practices with US., EU, UK, and other international requirements. Every solution is shaped around the client’s goals and risk profile.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Export controls (ITAR/EAR/DOE/NRC and UK Dual-Use Controls)
- Economic/trade sanctions programs (OFAC and OFSI), including evolving sanctions targeting Russia/Belarus, Iran, Syria, and China
- Foreign investment/national security reviews and investigations (CFIUS and NS&I Act) and related mitigation measures
- Global anti-corruption laws (FCPA and UKBA) compliance structure and investigations
- Import/customs controls and CBP seizures/forfeiture actions
- Global supply chain strategies and audits
- Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
- Anti-boycott restrictions
- National industrial security (NISPOM) standards
- Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) requirements
- Trade remedy disputes (AD/CVD and S232/S301 Tariffs)
- Arms industry/munitions trade compliance (ATF)
- Aerospace and autonomous systems development strategies
- Defence and global security assistance project strategies
- Trade agreements/preferences and market access opportunities.
Global reach
Our team operates across borders, advising clients on complex international matters with a truly global perspective. Through our membership in the Lex Mundi network, the world’s leading association of independent law firms, we have access to trusted legal expertise in over 125 jurisdictions. This enables us to seamlessly support cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution wherever our clients do business. From intellectual property and corporate immigration to international trade and investment, our reach spans key global markets, underpinned by deep local insight and collaborative partnerships.
Industry experience and seamless multidisciplinary support
Our team brings deep sector experience to every engagement, advising clients across manufacturing, defence and aerospace, technology, financial services, life sciences, real estate, and education. We collaborate seamlessly with colleagues in complementary practices—including corporate transactions, white collar investigations, environmental, employment, intellectual property, privacy, and cyber security—to deliver clear, practical solutions that help clients anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities. When your business faces complex regulatory demands or cross-border issues, our multidisciplinary approach ensures you receive comprehensive, actionable support.
