International Trade: CFIUS Experts
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In a global economy, government policies can impede or enable business success: businesses are significantly affected by government policies that directly limit market access, impose non-transparent or unreasonably burdensome government regulations, treat investments unfairly, fail to protect or enforce intellectual property, or subsidize domestic competitors. At the same time, companies doing business internationally face substantial compliance obligations under their domestic laws, such as restrictions on technology exports and economic sanctions.
WilmerHale has a long record of success in assisting clients on these issues, and our trade group is widely recognized as at the top of the field. Chambers USA and Chambers Global give the practice their highest ratings, and rank all of our senior lawyers as national leaders. Three of our younger lawyers are ranked among the top 10 trade lawyers to watch under 40.
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Chambers Review
WilmerHale has strong capabilities in trade remedies and policy, including WTO disputes and trade negotiations. The team regularly represents Fortune 100 companies and industry groups. The firm offers expertise in economic sanctions and export controls issues, including matters pertaining to OFAC and money laundering compliance requirements. The team is highly skilled in the CFIUS review process and often works with leading names in the energy, semiconductor and telecommunications sectors.
Work Highlights
- WilmerHale advised Univar Solutions on CFIUS implications related to its acquisition by Apollo for $8.1 billion.
Strengths
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"The firm's attorneys maintain a deep and thorough understanding of complex and rapidly changing regulations."
"WilmerHale is a very client-focused firm with fantastic responsiveness."
"The team has the ability to approach a matter practically and logically."
"The firm's attorneys maintain a deep and thorough understanding of complex and rapidly changing regulations."
"WilmerHale is a very client-focused firm with fantastic responsiveness."
"The team has the ability to approach a matter practically and logically."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Novick has a wealth of experience in trade policy matters in a diverse range of sectors, including aerospace, energy and consumer goods.
"Robert is a very strategic and brilliant lawyer."
Ronald Meltzer brings a breadth of experience to bear when acting on export controls and economic sanctions matters. He has extensive experience in OFAC-related matters.
"Ron is very responsive and provides excellent customer service."
"He is extremely knowledgeable and up to date with current regulations."
Benjamin Powell routinely advises on CFIUS proceedings and boasts additional expertise in data security and privacy. His clients include those in the banking, energy and defense sectors.
"He has good insights into the nature of CFIUS."
"Ben is very good to work with."
Jason Chipman maintains a respected CFIUS practice which frequently sees him handle matters in the life sciences space.
"Jason is really knowledgeable about CFIUS matters and understands it from a commercial perspective."
"Jason has very good government experience. He understands the regulations and is really good to work with."
David Ross focuses on trade policy matters. He regularly advises clients on WTO and trade agreement issues.
"David is a thoughtful counsel on top-priority issues."
"David has strong relationships and first-rate legal acumen."
Jeffrey Kessler has a strong trade practice, advising both large private companies and foreign governments on US trade remedies and policy.
"Jeffrey is a highly astute, strategic leader who is able to manage complex projects and issues."
"He is a wonderful lawyer with a great commercial mind."
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