International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 3
Contact number
202 662 6000Chambers Review
Covington & Burling LLP remains at the forefront of international trade work, acting for an enviable roster of domestic and international clients. The firm is adept at handling economic sanctions, export controls, trade remedies and policy issues. Its lawyers are experienced in representing clients before the ITC, among other agencies. Maintains a leading CFIUS practice, regularly assisting with matters in the telecommunications, cybersecurity, aerospace and defense sectors. Covington & Burling LLP houses a deep bench of talented attorneys, including several former government officials, and its strength in matters of economic sanctions is bolstered by a strong white-collar criminal practice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Covington & Burling offers very strong resources with significant background, experience and expertise."
"The team handles the most complex matters with perfect efficiency."
"The firm has a great network of attorneys to manage export and sanctions controls, geopolitical situations, policy objectives and more."
"Covington & Burling offers very strong resources with significant background, experience and expertise."
"The team handles the most complex matters with perfect efficiency."
"The firm has a great network of attorneys to manage export and sanctions controls, geopolitical situations, policy objectives and more."
Notable Practitioners
Corinne Goldstein boasts an impressive trade practice that sees her handle both export controls and economic sanctions work. She is particularly well thought of for her deep knowledge of OFAC.
"Corinne is phenomenal."
Stuart Eizenstat is a veteran practitioner who has extensive experience in trade policy. He works with corporations and governments.
David Fagan wins widespread acclaim for his expert handling of CFIUS review. He is also adept at advising on issues such as FOCI mitigation.
"He sees far more matters than many other lawyers and has incredible insight. His advice is invaluable."
"David knows how to structure deals to facilitate regulatory reviews."
"David is a wonderful lawyer."
Mark Plotkin comes highly recommended for his expertise in the CFIUS space. His clients include defense and technology companies.
"Would absolutely recommend Mark for CFIUS."
"Mark is excellent."
"Mark is 'The Dean' of the CFIUS process. He's a great board partner and can deliver hard news and still get to great outcomes."
Peter Flanagan is a seasoned practitioner who regularly assists clients with issues around trade controls. He often works with clients in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and defense industries.
"Peter has been an excellent resource for us and has helped us immensely on numerous compliance matters."
"He's a very talented, smart and brilliant lawyer. Clients love him."
"Provides outstanding advice on export controls and sanctions requirements."
Peter Lichtenbaum is a leading lawyer in the trade controls space. He is particularly experienced in working with aerospace and defense clients.
"Peter is a truly exceptional lawyer."
"Peter has consistently delivered exceptional client service, has a vast and deep knowledge of export controls and is keenly aware of business imperatives and the need for pragmatism."
Kimberly Strosnider serves as cochair of the firm's international trade controls group. She is well regarded for her extensive counseling work and advising on economic sanctions.
"Kim's key strengths are her expansive knowledge in trade compliance and her ability to distill knowledge into practical recommendations."
"She works hard not only to answer questions but to identify issues."
"Kim understands how to deliver top-quality work."
John Veroneau maintains an active trade practice and is noted for his work in the policy arena. His client base includes manufacturers and trade groups.
"John is very dedicated to the field of trade and has a great understanding of how it works, and understands the politics."
"He's a great lawyer."
Shara Aranoff is known for her strength in trade remedy litigation. She regularly handles antidumping and countervailing duty cases.
"She is excellent, very knowledgeable, very strategic, very responsive and very pragmatic."
"Shara is a fantastic practitioner."
"She's fantastic, she has expertise in both policy and remedies."
Heather Finstuen has a growing practice advising both US and international clients in securing CFIUS approval. Expertise also includes the mitigation of FOCI.
"She can navigate beyond the black and white and provide direction where there is no clearly laid path."
"Heather is superb at translating legal requirements to business realities and vice versa."
"She is very thoughtful and has a great contract expertise."
Jonathan Wakely regularly assists clients with CFIUS reviews. He advises automotive and pharmaceutical companies, among others.
"Great client service, creative and digs in to understand the business needs."
"Jonathan is fantastic and a rising star. He is smart, an excellent lawyer and has a great understanding of CFIUS work."
"Jonathan is a good lawyer."