As national governments increasingly resort to more muscular use of economic tools such as sanctions and export controls for national security and foreign policy purposes, increasing top-line business risks for companies, WilmerHale is strongly positioned to help clients successfully navigate the array of emerging issues in this ever-shifting landscape.
WilmerHale has decades of experience helping many of the world’s most successful companies resolve multijurisdictional, trade-related challenges. The firm’s Sanctions and Export Controls team, based in the US, Europe and Asia, includes attorneys who were senior officials in the US departments of Treasury, Commerce, State, and Justice; served on Capitol Hill; have substantial private sector backgrounds; and also have deep experience and knowledge of the EU, UK, China, and other jurisdictions around the globe.
WilmerHale’s integrated, multidisciplinary, and industry-leading Sanctions and Export Control team combines the experience of key partners working globally in international trade and investment, national security, financial services, investigations, litigation and enforcement. WilmerHale offers clients a comprehensive, one-stop team able to handle challenges across all industries and sectors. Whether the issue involves compliance, supply chains, technology, or challenging regulatory actions, or offering insights on the evolving geopolitical environment, WilmerHale’s experienced team raises the likelihood of success for its clients.
To meet the increased demand for its services in this area, WilmerHale recently enhanced its team, adding Neena Shenai, one of the nation’s top economic sanctions and export controls lawyers. Members of the team and additional information about the firm’s capabilities can be found on the firm’s Sanctions and Export Controls page.
“We have long been the leader in this important and growing line of work,” said Jamie Gorelick, chair of the firm’s Regulatory and Government Affairs Department. “We cover the full gamut of issues – end-to-end – that clients need counseling on across industries. “Whatever comes up, we have the capabilities across the board. No one else has that.”
For more information on WilmerHale’s export controls and economic sanctions capabilities, contact the following partners:
Richard Burger, London. All aspects of corporate crime, securities enforcement, and financial services compliance.
Michael Dawson, Washington DC. Financial and technology advice on regulatory compliance including sanctions, anti-money laundering, consumer protection and AI in financial services.
Zachary Goldman, New York. Complex regulatory and enforcement matters related to OFAC sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime risk management issue.
Jamie Gorelick, Washington DC. Representation of corporations and individuals in a wide range of national security issues.
Barry J. Hurewitz, Washington DC. Government transactions and the regulation of technology and information.
Amb. Robert M. Kimmitt, Washington DC. Advises clients on issues spanning public policy, national security, international investment and governance.
Frédéric Louis, Brussels. All aspects of EU competition law, particularly behavioral investigations (cartels and abuse of dominance), merger clearances and State Aid.
Ronald I. Meltzer, Washington DC. Compliance and enforcement matters relating to US export controls and economic sanctions.
Lester Ross, Beijing. Mergers and acquisitions and regulatory matters across a broad range of industries.
Stephen W. Preston, Washington, DC, navigates policy issues in the national security arena.
Neena Shenai, Washington DC. Sanctions and export controls, import/customs, supply chain management, trade compliance program build and enhancements, and trade policy.
Aaron M. Zebley, Washington DC. Investigations, national security matters, and defending clients facing government enforcement actions or congressional inquiries.