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Industries Represented
• Aerospace and Defense • Aviation
• Automotive
• Chemicals
• Computer and Software • Construction and Design • Consumer and Retail
• Engineering
• Financial Services • Healthcare
• Life Sciences
• Lumber
• Medical products
• Oilfield Services
• Pharmaceuticals
• Real Estate Services • Technology
• Telecommunications • Universities
Representative Transactions
• Designed and implemented a global export and import compliance system for a U.S.- based telecommunications equipment manufacturer
• Successfully defended U.S. purchaser with respect to claims arising from import of non-conforming agricultural products from China
•Advised a global automotive company in the establishment and deployment of export compliance processes, agreement language, and training to U.S. and non-U.S. personnel
• Successfully defended a high-volume U.S. lumber importer in a Customs enforcement matter leading to the dismissal of $2 million in proposed penalties
• Assisted major non-U.S. construction and engineering firm identify and comply with export obligations related to establishing office in United States
• Designed airline Customs import compliance procedures for initiation of service to new international destinations, including foreign repair stations
• Advised U.S. defense contractor in voluntary disclosure of export violation to U.S. State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) resulting in closure of case with no penalties
• Defended U.S. high-tech manufacturer in highly publicized U.S. government export enforcement proceeding leading to dismissal of criminal charges
• Advised various U.S. importers concerning scope issues under AD/CVD orders
•Successfully negotiated acquisition and export of German equipment from receivership of joint venture in China and import into the United States for U.S. importer
• Represented multiple U.S. and non-U.S. companies in sales of medicines, medical devices, food, and agricultural goods to Cuba and Iran
• Counseled a major non-U.S. automaker on export, import, and sanctions compliance issues
• Represented many U.S. and non-U.S. research universities in developing technology export compliance procedures
• Defended a U.S. life sciences company in responding to a U.S. customs investigation
Import / Export
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