About

Provided by O'Melveny & Myers LLP

O’Melveny’s International Trade and Investment Regulation practice helps clients maximize cross-border opportunities while minimizing compliance-related risk. Years in private practice and public service back our counsel to clients; our team features lawyers whose experience includes high-level positions in the White House, US Departments of Commerce, State, and Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, various US Attorney’s offices, and the US International Trade Commission, among other organizations.

  • Export Controls and Economic Sanctions. Our team helps clients tackle proactive compliance issues as well as enforcement matters involving international trade controls.

  • Regulation of Foreign Investments. Drawing on decades of experience in private practice and senior government positions, we regularly serve as counsel to US and non-US parties in transactions considered by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the Defense Security Service, and other federal and state authorities.

  • International Trade Policy. We provide strategic counsel to clients who wish to understand more deeply or to advocate for change in international trade and investment policies or rules that are critical to their businesses.

  • Trade Remedies. We have broad experience handling a variety of trade administrative and enforcement matters, including antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, safeguard, national security, and “Section 301” cases.

Chambers Review

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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA - Nationwide
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

O'Melveny & Myers LLP routinely advises on compliance issues arising from export controls and economic sanctions. The firm is experienced in handling OFAC and ITAR issues. The team works with a diverse range of clients, such as financial institutions, tire manufacturers and technology companies. It is also experienced in handling CFIUS filings, as well as issues relating to DDS.

Work Highlights

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  • O'Melveny & Myers LLP continued to represent TSI Semiconductors Corporation in the CFIUS clearance of its acquisition by Bosch.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Theodore Kassinger
S
Theodore Kassinger
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Senior Statespeople

Theodore Kassinger continues to be recognized as a leading light in the CFIUS arena.

"Ted is a wonderful attorney. He is deeply experienced and very easy to work with."

"Ted is a top-notch attorney who is very well connected in the space."

Greta Nightingale
1
Greta Nightingale
1
Band 1

Greta Nightingale has an impressive trade practice which sees her handle complex sanctions matters, among other issues. She also works on CFIUS matters.

"Greta is a very prominent sanctions lawyer and is very well regarded by the OFAC Bar."

"Greta is terrific and continues to be a leader in the space."

David Ribner
5
David Ribner
5
Band 5

David Ribner undertakes work on behalf of clients from a range of sectors. He focuses on CFIUS-related issues.

"David is an excellent technical attorney and is easy to work with."

"David's ability to grasp complex issues very quickly is very impressive."

Ranked Lawyers at
O'Melveny & Myers LLP

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USA - Nationwide

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

Theodore Kassinger
S
Theodore Kassinger
S
Senior Statespeople
Greta Nightingale
4
Greta Nightingale
4
Band 4
David Ribner
5
David Ribner
5
Band 5
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

Greta Nightingale
1
Greta Nightingale
1
Band 1

Members

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Arthur B. Culvahouse

Steve Bunnell

Thomas E. Donilon

Industries

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Consumer Electronics

Energy

Energy

Fintech

Insurance

Manufacturing

Real Estate

Technology

Telecommunications