G Brent Connor
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
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Provided by G Brent Connor
Practice Areas
Mr. Connor focuses his practice on international trade, export controls and economic sanctions before the Department of State, Department of Commerce and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. His extensive experience in the area of international trade includes advising U.S. and non-U.S. manufacturers, producers, government contractors, retailers, maritime companies and airlines on matters involving customs, export control, economic sanctions regulations, FCPA and anti-boycott issues. He regularly assists clients with developing export control compliance programs, auditing and improving existing programs, voluntary disclosures and classifying items.
Mr. Connor also advises clients from various industries on CFIUS issues, including when the CFIUS regulations apply to a merger or acquisition, when a CFIUS filing is mandatory and the risks associated with failing to file a declaration or notice. He also assists clients with negotiating mitigation agreements with CFIUS and compliance issues related to the mitigation agreement.
Mr. Connor also represents major U.S. and non-U.S. airlines, including all-cargo airlines, before the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in connection with compliance matters; PFC and airport-related matters, defending hazardous materials enforcement actions; requests for approvals, licenses and certificates; route proceedings; codeshare issues; and other regulatory and administrative matters. He also provides counsel on FAA legislative and environmental issues. Mr. Connor represents clients from various industries on issues pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including how to obtain authorization for UAS operations and on-going developments in the law on UAS issues.
In addition, Mr. Connor counsels clients on all aspects of government contracts, including contract claims before agencies, boards of contact appeals, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He represents clients in bid protests and assists with compliance with federal regulations and statutes, including domestic sourcing restrictions such as the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and the protection of intellectual property when contracting with the government.
Professional Memberships
Editor, Air & Space Lawyer
Member, American Bar Association Forum on Air and Space Law
Member, American Bar Association International Trade Section
Board of Governors, International Aviation Club of Washington, D.C.
Chambers Review
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Brent Connor of Vedder Price PC acts for a diverse clientele, including airlines and component manufacturers. His expertise encompasses both aviation regulations and international trade matters, particularly those relating to sanctions.
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