International Trade: Customs
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 3
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Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie’s International Trade practice has been in existence for over 45 years and possesses a breadth of global coverage and depth of specialized expertise that is unrivaled by any of our competitors. Our US team –based in our Washington, DC, Chicago, New York, California and Amsterdam offices cover all aspects of international trade compliance (export controls and economic sanctions, customs compliance and facilitation, FCPA/anticorruption, CFIUS, trade remedies and Section 337) and is the center of influence for many of our most prominent global client relationships.
Baker McKenzie’s International Trade Practice is distinguished primarily by:
- Our global reach – our extensive experience in teaming with colleagues across borders to provide clients tailored, timely and multidimensional trade solutions is a key factor that sets us apart from all other law firms;
- Our deep expertise – our US team provides specialized legal expertise across all critical elements of international trade, including export controls and trade sanctions, customs compliance, foreign investment reviews, FCPA/anti-corruption and trade remedies; and
- Our cross-functional, multidisciplinary approach – our lawyers have robust synergies with other practice areas that help us to tackle complex issues at the intersection of trade compliance and M&A, tax and intellectual property.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a deep bench with extensive expertise in customs, export controls and economic sanctions. The firm offers services in trade enforcement and compliance, and OFAC and ITAR matters. The team is experienced in handling sanctions matters relating to Iran. The firm is well supported by an integrated network of global offices. Its client base includes those in the energy, financial services, healthcare and telecommunications sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has an excellent network of export control and sanction lawyers who are able to provide actionable advice."
"Baker has tremendous subject matter expertise and the ability to provide guidance in a pragmatic and easy to understand way."
"The team has a range of depth and breadth on US and international matters."
"The firm has an excellent network of export control and sanction lawyers who are able to provide actionable advice."
"Baker has tremendous subject matter expertise and the ability to provide guidance in a pragmatic and easy to understand way."
"The team has a range of depth and breadth on US and international matters."
Notable Practitioners
Janet Kim handles a range of export controls and economic sanctions matters. She often works with clients such as financial services and construction companies.
"She is able to provide practical guidance in an understandable way."
"Janet is excellent on sanction law."
John McKenzie garners praise for his trade regulations practice and regularly advises on export controls work. He also handles customs-related matters.
"John is a strong lawyer."
Alison Stafford-Powell handles a range of trade control matters. Her clients include telecommunication companies and private equity funds.
"Alison is very engaging and provides proactive advice."
"Alison is a tremendous lawyer."
Kerry Contini regularly advises clients on the full range of export controls and economic sanctions issues. She works on trade compliance programs, risk assessments and licensing matters, among other issues.
"Kerry provides detailed and timely advice across a wide range of export controls and sanctions matters."
"Kerry is adept at navigating the most complex matters and her advice is practical, thorough and consistent."
"She has outstanding technical and legal expertise."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
USA
Members
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Alexandre Lamy
Bart McMillan
Christine Streatfeild
Eunkyung Kim Shin
Head of Department
Meredith DeMent
Rod Hunter
Sylwia Lis
Terence Gilroy
Industries
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Financial Institutions
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Manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Technology