REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
International Trade, Investment Controls, and National Security
Advised a global Fortune 500 company on US and international trade actions, policies, and impact.
Advised a Japanese electronics manufacturer on various US sanctions and export control
compliance matters, including Iran sanctions and de minimis calculation under the Export
Administration Regulations.
Advised an Asian energy and utility development company on various US trade regulatory matters,
including US export controls, sanctions, and CFIUS.
Advised a developer of an LNG export terminal on US and foreign government relations, including
trade actions, policies, and impacts.
Advised a national fireworks industry association regarding US trade actions and policies.
Represented a US government contractor in submitting a declaration to CFIUS in its subsidiary’s
sale of certain assets to a Canadian buyer and in submitting the proper notices to the
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls in connection with the US government contractor’s ITAR
registration.
Advised a freight railroad operator on US and international trade actions, policies, and
impacts.
Represented a major entertainment programming venture on various sanctions and export control compliance measures.
Advised a leading US specialty steel manufacturer on US and international trade actions,
policies, and impact.
Advised a major brand clothing retailer on various sanctions compliance and enforcement matters.
Advised a national association representing US trailer manufacturers and suppliers to the
trailer industry regarding US trade actions and trade policies.
Advised an ocean shipping services company regarding exclusion of products from application of steel and China tariffs.
Advised a cross-sectorial business association representing companies located in the Great Lakes
region regarding US trade actions and policies.
Represented a US collegiate institution in US sanctions compliance matters, including submission
of license application to OFAC and design and implementation of OFAC screening procedures.
Advised a leading drone manufacturer regarding US trade actions and policies.
Represented a trading company on various US import and export matters, including compliance with
trade remedies (antidumping and countervailing duty) restrictions and Steel Section 232 tariffs.
Advised an international trade association representing the interests of foreign companies
regarding US trade actions and trade policies.
Advised a toy industry association regarding US trade actions and trade policies.
Assisted a US energy technologies company seeking US government action regarding intellectual
property theft.
Assisted a retail firm in conducting an internal investigation of products that had been
transshipped to Iran in potential violation of US sanctions and export control laws and
regulations and in preparing and submitting disclosures to OFAC and BIS.
Represented a power products manufacturer in antidumping proceedings.
Advised a major oil and gas sector company on the development and implementation of comprehensive export controls, sanctions, and FCPA compliance programs.
Assisted a cross-sectorial business association representing companies headquartered in the
European Union and United States in promoting and enhancing transatlantic economic integration
and strengthened political ties between the regions. Advised member companies regarding trade
actions and policies impacting transatlantic trade.
Provided the foreign embassy of a major US trading partner with weekly guidance on US trade and
industry developments. Advised on trade negotiations, import tariffs, export controls,
sanctions, trade remedies, and regulation of foreign investment.
Represented a major US steel consumer container manufacturer on various trade import issues.
Obtained dozens of exclusions of steel products from the scope of Steel Section 232 tariffs.
Assisted a major US power products manufacturer with seeking exclusion of products from the
application of China tariffs.
Served as international trade regulatory advisor for a major oil and gas drilling services company.
Successfully petitioned OFAC to remove Greek-owned vessels, owners, and operators from the
Specially Designation Nationals and Blocked Person List, obtaining one of the fastest delistings
on record, according to OFAC.
Represented a Chinese telecommunications subsidiary in complex and technical export control
matters.
Obtained product exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods on behalf of
numerous US manufacturers, representing a cost savings of more than US$150 million annually.
Assisted a major US furniture manufacturer and retailer seeking exclusion of products from
application of China tariffs.
Advised a global beverages company on US and international trade actions, policies, and impact.
Advised a global technology company on trade actions, policies and impact. Assisted regarding
free trade agreement negotiations and changes to negotiated text, and in seeking exclusion of
mailing equipment products from application of China tariffs.
Assisted a leading US developer and manufacturer of home and commercial security products and
systems in seeking exclusion of products from application of China tariffs.
Assisted a foreign-owned US software company excluded from contracting with the Department of
Defense in implementing various measures to mitigate any identified supply-chain risks to become
eligible to contract with the Department of Defense.
Represented an Indian pharmaceutical company before OFAC in a voluntary disclosure of multiple
violations of Iran sanctions; obtained a final resolution with no civil penalty or enforcement
action.
Assisted a global building materials company seeking exclusion of equipment from application of
China tariffs; advised on global trade actions, policies and impacts, and customs issues.
Advised a corporate venture capital firm regarding CFIUS rules.
Assisted a US-based research and development firm in the artificial intelligence and autonomous driving area regarding CFIUS inquiries into prior foreign investments that were not subject to review and clearance.
Advised a Chinese-funded technology investment firm on complex CFIUS issues, including the
negotiation of mitigation measures in connection with the withdrawal of voluntary notification.
Represented a US manufacturer before US Customs and Border Protection in a voluntary prior
disclosure of undervalued imports.
Advised a pension corporation regarding CFIUS rules related to investment funds.
Assisted a European provider of engineering consulting and R&D services acquiring a US defense
government contractor that performed classified contracts with submitting a joint voluntary
notice to CFIUS and identifying and implementing appropriate foreign ownership, control, or
influence mitigation measures.
Assisted a leading provider of consumer water dispensers seeking exclusion of products from
application of China tariffs and renewal of previously granted product exclusions.
Advised a US pharmaceutical manufacturer on CFIUS and export control issues in connection with
its acquisition by a foreign buyer.
Advised a leading manufacturer of solar mounting systems on global supply chain, tariff, and customs classification issues.
Advised a provider of defense and security-related services on CFIUS and export control issues
in connection with its acquisition of a US entity with secured facility clearances.
Assisted a US manufacturer of image capture and payments processing technology seeking exclusion
of products from application of China tariffs.
Advised a major Asian oil and gas producer on various US export control and sanctions regulatory
matters, including potential application of US secondary sanctions.
Advised an international trade association representing the interests of foreign companies
regarding US trade actions and policies.
Reviewed a multinational e-commerce and technology company's agreements with third-party
vendors.
Advised on proposed transaction flows for client's Hong Kong and China businesses.
Assisted a US furniture manufacture seeking exclusion of products from application of steel and
China tariffs; advised on global trade actions, policies, and impact.
Advised a global leader in engineered materials and optoelectronic components in determining HS
classification codes for certain products imported from China to Singapore.
Advised a Taiwanese electronics company in determining the country of origin of its products for
purposes of the US Trade Agreement Act.
Advised on implementation of chemical weapons in Singapore.
Advised an Australian cosmetics company in submitting an NMPA application in China for a certain
product.
Assisted a multinational commodity trading company in identifying all applicable preferential FTAs and recommendations.
Advised a medtech company in assessing the implications of the US-China Trade dispute on its
corporate restructuring exercise.
Advised on Malaysia's Export Control legislation on dual-use products in relation to an electric smoking device with encryption.
Advised a multinational petrochemical company in assessing a possible issue regarding a preferential certificate of origin issued under the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.
Advised on overbooking regulations covering Hong Kong, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
