International Trade: CFIUS Experts | Global

Covington & Burling LLP remains at the forefront of international trade work, acting for an enviable roster of domestic and international clients. The firm is adept at handling economic sanctions, export controls, trade remedies and policy issues. Its lawyers are experienced in representing clients before the ITC, among other agencies. Maintains a leading CFIUS practice, regularly assisting with matters in the telecommunications, cybersecurity, aerospace and defense sectors. Covington & Burling LLP houses a deep bench of talented attorneys, including several former government officials, and its strength in matters of economic sanctions is bolstered by a strong white-collar criminal practice.

White & Case LLP is highly regarded for its strength in trade remedies and regularly called upon by domestic and international clients to assist with antidumping and countervailing duty cases. The firm is adept at handling export controls and economic sanctions work, including OFAC-related matters. The team has a strong standing in the CFIUS arena and considered a go-to firm for CFIUS reviews and FOCI mitigation. White & Case LLP works with a host of industry-leading clients from sectors such as energy and natural resources, financial services and specialty metals.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is experienced in handling reviews before CFIUS and DDS, supported by a premier M&A practice. The firm is active on behalf of multinational corporations, state-owned enterprises and investment funds. Clients include software and manufacturing companies.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has a strong national security practice housing respected practitioners who offer in-depth expertise in matters such as compliance, reviews and investigations. The team continues to work with a diverse collection of US and international companies, aided by its phenomenal strength in M&A. The firm is particularly adept at advising on matters involving Chinese and European entities.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP works with financial institutions and corporations on high-stakes export controls and economic sanctions issues. The firm's areas of expertise include OFAC licensing, compliance and enforcement. The team is accomplished at handling CFIUS filings, and regularly works with clients in the defense and pharmaceutical sectors.

Goodwin is well known for its broad trade practice advising clients on export controls, sanctions and the CFIUS review process. Its extensive experience in counseling clients on compliance with OFAC and ITAR regulations. The team regularly represents both foreign and domestic corporate clients from a range of industry sectors.

Hogan Lovells has a formidable team offering in-depth knowledge of export controls and economic sanctions. The firm's expertise spans issues relating to UAVs, nuclear energy and 3-D printing. The team is considered the first port of call for many when it comes to trade remedies and policy issues, ably handling overseas matters given its extensive global footprint. Hogan Lovells is also adept at advising on the CFIUS review process, and frequently advises biotechnology and defense companies.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati possesses substantial experience in export controls and economic sanctions matters, including compliance and enforcement issues. The firm is well placed to handle ITAR, OFAC and EAR work. The team is also experienced in guiding clients through the CFIUS review process. Its client base includes well-known names in the technology, financial services and defense sectors.

Akin possesses a team of talented attorneys noted for their capabilities in customs, CFIUS, export controls and economic sanctions work. The areas of expertise cover ITAR, EAR, tariff classification and country of origin marking. The firm is proficient in trade remedies and trade policy issues, regularly working with leading domestic and foreign companies, as well as national governments. The team is also experienced in handling international mandates, supported by offices in Europe and Asia.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has a robust CFIUS practice handling reviews of large US-bound investments and acquisitions. The firm often works with technology companies, manufacturers and financial services corporations. It provides further expertise in export controls and sanctions matters.

Morrison Foerster has a well-regarded practice known for its deep experience handling CFIUS reviews. Its expertise also covers FIRRMA and FARA. The firm's client base includes high-profile investment funds, which it regularly advises on export controls and economic sanctions issues.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP advises clients on the gamut of compliance issues including OFAC and EAR matters. The firm regularly represents US-based manufacturers, technology companies and energy companies, among others. Additionally, the team advises a range of clients in the CFIUS aspects of major transactions.

Paul Hastings LLP is a notable practice that handles trade controls and CFIUS work. The team's expertise covers EAR and ITAR, among other regulations. The firm's clients include chemical companies, private equity firms and aerospace corporations.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has a broad international trade offering, excelling in economic sanctions and export controls work. The firm is adept at handling OFAC licensing issues and has expertise that covers issues relating to Cuba and Venezuela. The team regularly handles CFIUS reviews on behalf of clients from a range of sectors. The firm is experienced in advising clients on trade remedies and policy matters.