Background - Practices (Details)

Sanctions & Embargoed Countries

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Representative Engagements

  • Counseling a global auto parts manufacturer on the scope and application of U.S. and EU export controls and sanctions laws and regulations to numerous business dealings including mergers and acquisitions, existing and potential contracts with suppliers.
  • Assisting a global heavy equipment manufacturer with EU export controls and sanctions rules, including Myanmar (Burma), regarding both sales of equipment and transfers of encryption technology.
  • Advising a specialty chemical company on compliance with U.S. sanctions regulations and with export controls relating to "red flags" indicating the potential for diversion to an embargoed country.
  • Advising a U.S.-based seismic survey services company on compliance with U.S. sanctions on Iran relating to non-U.S. business transactions.
  • Assisting a global communications satellite consortium to navigate U.S. and EU sanctions and export controls, particularly focusing on ensuring compliance for U.S. national employees and board members.
  • Provide guidance to non-U.S. financial institution on compliance with U.S. sanctions and export controls regulations, draft voluntary self-disclosures and license applications, where appropriate.
  • Advise a major U.S. airline on sanctions compliance, particularly with respect to Cuba travel and overflights.
  • Advising a U.S. aircraft parts manufacturer on the scope and extent of U.S. sanctions regulations related to Iran.
  • Providing sanctions and export compliance guidance to U.S. exporter of agricultural commodities, medicine and medical devices.
  • Advising a non-U.S. reinsurance company on compliance with U.S. and EU sanctions, including providing guidance on SEC reporting requirements as a result of the Iran Threat Reduction Act.