Sanctions
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Email address
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(020) 7067 2000Chambers Review
Covington & Burling has an experienced group of international trade and sanctions experts. The team works with clients in the tech, energy and finance sectors, among others, on a broad range of sanctions work. It is able to advise on UK and European matters, but can also call on the firm's US offices when assisting clients who have transatlantic concerns.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Covington & Burling are very capable. They are reactive and provide timely support."
"Covington is a great firm with strong and helpful lawyers. The lawyers have a commercial mindset and always think outside the box."
"Covington consistently provides thorough responses to unique, complex scenarios."
"Covington & Burling are very capable. They are reactive and provide timely support."
"Covington is a great firm with strong and helpful lawyers. The lawyers have a commercial mindset and always think outside the box."
"Covington consistently provides thorough responses to unique, complex scenarios."
Notable Practitioners
David Lorello is vice-chair of Covington's international trade controls practice group. He provides clients with guidance on compliance with international sanctions and export controls.
"David is a really brilliant lawyer delivering high-quality services on any sanction related matters, including M&A transactions."
"David is a great lawyer. He is always helpful, knowledgeable and solution-oriented. It is a pleasure working with him."
"Given David's expertise and insights, he is a valuable partner to discuss different options and to soundboard the approach chosen."
"David has consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of sanctions and export controls, providing timely and insightful advice that has greatly benefited our company."