International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
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Steptoe 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 maintains offices in Beijing, Brussels and London, which means it is able to handle cross-border matters with ease.
Work Highlights
- Steptoe LLP continued to represent the British Columbia Lumber Trade Council in the decades-long dispute over imports of lumber from Canada into the USA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are an excellent team and have a very holistic approach to handling matters."
"Steptoe is among the most well-regarded law firms in the international trade space."
"The team are extremely competent and proactively advise on all potentially relevant legal matters."
"They are an excellent team and have a very holistic approach to handling matters."
"Steptoe is among the most well-regarded law firms in the international trade space."
"The team are extremely competent and proactively advise on all potentially relevant legal matters."
Notable Practitioners
Susan Esserman is noted for her work on trade policy.
"Susan is a strong practitioner and we think very highly of her."
Edward Krauland continues to be a top-tier practitioner in the trade controls space. His clients include European and Chinese entities.
"He is a leading lawyer and very experienced in regulatory work."
"Edward is extremely experienced, knows our business very well and is very comprehensive in his approach."
Meredith Rathbone heads the international trade and regulatory compliance group, focusing her practice on export controls and economic sanctions.
"Her dedication and expertise have been instrumental in achieving our legal objectives."
"Meredith is very responsive, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."
Stewart Baker is experienced in guiding clients through the CFIUS review process. He is well known for his work with European and Asian clients.
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.
"She is my go-to on any challenging issue involving US government agencies."
"She is acutely aware of clients’ circumstances and looks to find solutions that go above and beyond."
Eric Emerson focuses his excellent trade practice on trade remedy litigation. He has particular expertise in matters involving China.
"Eric has a great deal of experience dealing with some of the most complex case issues."
"He navigates a variety of business environments and cultures well."
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 an impressive lawyer and has a really good view of managing global risk."
"Wendy is a very strong attorney."
Amy Lentz has an extensive trade disputes practice. She regularly works for foreign governments on complex WTO cases.
"Amy is a fabulous attorney who is always insightful."
"Amy is a fantastic 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 very practical, he has great contacts and clients love working with him."
Matthew Yeo frequently acts for clients in trade disputes before the WTO. He also represents clients before the ITC and DOC.
Thomas Trendl often works with industry associations and government on a range of antidumping matters. He regularly appears at the WTO, ITC and DOC.
"Tom's knowledge of international trade matters and his ability to explain complex issues are incredible."
"He is a strong lawyer in this space."