Ranking tables
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Covington & Burling LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Steptoe LLP
Band 2
- Akin 2 Years Ranked
- Hogan Lovells US LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Latham & Watkins LLP
Band 3
Band 4
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Covington & Burling LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedCovington & 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.- Steptoe LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 AkinInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedAkin 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.2 Hogan Lovells US LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedHogan 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.- Latham & Watkins LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Arnold & PorterInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedArnold & Porter demonstrates strength in export controls and economic sanctions matters, including EAR, OFAC and ITAR issues. The firm is adept at securing export authorizations and developing compliance strategies. Arnold & Porter has an impressive track record in trade remedy proceedings, with expertise spanning across products such as steel, lumber, paper and grains. The team is also experienced in representing national governments.3 Baker McKenzieInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedBaker McKenzie has a deep bench with extensive expertise in customs, export controls and economic sanctions. The firm offers services in trade enforcement and compliance, and OFAC and ITAR matters. The team is experienced in handling sanctions matters relating to Iran. The firm is well supported by an integrated network of global offices. Its client base includes those in the energy, financial services, healthcare and telecommunications sectors.3 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDavis 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.3 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedGibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is highly adept in economic sanctions and export controls matters, regularly working with Fortune 500 companies from the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing sectors. The firm has a growing bench of attorneys, including ex-OFAC and National Security Council employees. Its expertise spans US, EU and UN trade controls. The trade compliance offering is bolstered by the firm's leading white-collar crime practice.3 PillsburyInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedPillsbury 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.3 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedWilson 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.
Band 4
4 ArentFox Schiff LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedArentFox Schiff LLP has an experienced team that excels in trade remedies, customs, export controls and economic sanctions. The firm's areas of focus include ITAR-related issues and trade litigation concerning steel, solar panels and lumber. The team's clients include multinational manufacturers, defense companies and financial institutions.4 Clifford Chance US LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedClifford Chance LLP advises on trade compliance matters such as export controls and economic sanctions. The team is experienced in handling OFAC, BIS and DDTC-related issues. The firm works with a broad range of clients, including international banks, logistics companies, and technology corporations.4 Crowell & Moring LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedCrowell & Moring LLP has a strong standing in the customs realm, advising on matters such as classification, valuation and origin issues, as well as litigation. The firm has a robust export controls and sanctions practice, providing counsel on issues including license applications, compliance and government investigations. The team's extensive client base includes those in the telecommunications, transportation, insurance and aerospace sectors. It also works with retailers, manufacturers and financial institutions, among others.4 Dechert LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedDechert LLP is able to advise on the full range of trade controls work. Its clients include wealth funds and technology companies. The team is adept at handling cross-border matters, supported by a network of international offices.4 Freshfields US LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedFreshfields 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.4 GoodwinInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedGoodwin 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.4 Morrison FoersterInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMorrison 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.4 White & Case LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedWhite & 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.- Cooley LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 4
- O'Melveny & Myers LLPInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 4
- WilmerHaleInternational Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite2024 | Band 4