International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite

Steptoe & Johnson LLP continues to be a powerhouse group providing an exceptional offering across a range of areas. The team is vastly experienced in complex WTO disputes, advising both sovereign and nonsovereign clients. The firm regularly works on export controls and economic sanctions issues, including compliance, risk management and enforcement issues concerning OFAC and ITAR. Also proficient in CFIUS filings and FOCI mitigation, frequently acting for well-known defense, energy and telecommunications companies. Steptoe & Johnson maintains offices in Beijing, Brussels and London, which means it is able to handle cross-border matters with ease.

"Steptoe & Johnson has the knowledge, experience and expertise to handle complex and sophisticated matters."

"The team has a breadth of experience and depth of talent that enables them to give comprehensive guidance and effective representation."

"Steptoe & Johnson is a top firm with deep expertise and extreme responsiveness."

Steptoe & Johnson LLP represented Bluestar Adisseo in an antidumping case involving imports from France and Spain.

Susan Esserman is noted for her work on trade policy. She cochairs the trade practice at the firm.

Edward Krauland continues to be a top-tier practitioner in the trade controls space. His clients include European and Chinese entities. "Ed is extremely responsive, knowledgeable and practical." "Ed is one of the world's leading experts on financial sanctions and related matters." "He is a good, trustworthy lawyer."

Meredith Rathbone cochairs the international trade group, focusing her practice on export controls and economic sanctions. "Meredith is dedicated, hard-working, and really cares about her clients." "She is a very experienced attorney in sanctions." "Meredith is fantastic and incredibly thorough."

Stewart Baker is experienced in guiding clients through the CFIUS review process. He is well known for his work with European and Asian clients. "Stewart is extremely knowledgeable, tremendously experienced, very practical and a remarkable lawyer."

Eric Emerson cochairs the trade and regulatory compliance team at the firm. He focuses on trade remedy litigation. "He is collaborative, thoughtful of his approach and a very creative lawyer." "Eric is a good lawyer and recognized in the space." "He is great to work with."

Matthew Yeo frequently acts for clients on trade disputes before the WTO. He also represents clients before the ITC and DOC. "Matthew is a star for international dispute resolution, such as WTO and similar agreements." "Matthew is a very good lawyer and very well known in the space."

Wendy Wysong is noted for her strength in matters relating to export controls. She splits her time between the firm's DC and Hong Kong offices. "Wendy is a great practitioner in export controls." "Wendy is a very good, experienced lawyer with a good government enforcement background."

Alexandra Baj is noted for her skills in trade controls work. She has experience working with clients from a host of sectors, including defense, software and nuclear. "Alexandra is very experienced and has worked on a number of large investigations." "Alex is a very talented lawyer."

Amy Lentz has an extensive trade disputes practice. She regularly works for foreign governments on complex WTO cases. "Amy is smart, thoughtful, strategic and able to clearly explain complex matters." "She is an excellent lawyer."

Brian Fleming handles economic sanctions and export controls work, as part of a broader trade practice. His clients include corporations and individuals. "He is an exceptional, practical lawyer." "Brian has been well above and beyond as an external compliance counsel." "He is knowledgeable, precise and effective to work with."

Thomas Trendl often works with industry associations and government on a range of antidumping matters. He regularly appears at the WTO, ITC and DOC. "Thomas is a very capable lawyer." "He is a very strong attorney." "Thomas is a good lawyer and very active in the space."