Steptoe LLP International Trade & Regulatory Compliance team has vast capabilities in the economic sanctions, export controls, and customs areas. The firm has developed its ability to advise clients on the scope of US sanctions regulation, including the development of compliance programs and conducting due diligence. The export controls branch of the team are able to provide complex regulatory compliance advice in sensitive industries such as technology, defense, and telecoms. In the customs space, the practice offers advice on import and export declarations, including tariff classification numbers and country of origin determination. Meredith Rathbone and Alexandra Baj lead the Washington D.C.-based team on export controls and sanctions matters whilst Edward Krauland and Jack Hayes, who is described as ‘experienced and extremely responsive’ are key members of the team. Dave Stetson, based in New York, is knowledgeable about the impacts of Russian sanctions.
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‘Ed Krauland provides advice to me concerning US sanctions, and on occasions on export control laws. The expertise which Ed possesses in this area, including his historic knowledge of the different sanctions regimes and reasons for their adoption, is rare, and I have not come across anyone who possesses such in-depth knowledge ’
‘Ed Krauland who provides advice quickly, clearly and what needs to be taken into account to mitigate potential risks. Such advice cannot be provided without an in-depth knowledge of the area, which Ed possesses. ’
‘They have a very good international trade (including export controls, economic sanctions) and their advice is quite responsive and reliable.’
‘Meredith Rathbone is an outstanding partner and she is always responsive and her advice is to the point, flexible and reliable.’
‘Steptoe has many excellent lawyers who have experience and knowledge in Customs/Export Controls practices’
‘I often work with Mr. Edward Krauland and Mr. Jack Hayes. Both of them are very much experienced and extremely responsive.’
‘Deep bench of expertise and very responsive. Able to quickly identify key issues. Very responsive and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Meredith Rathbone provides prompt and practical advice.’
Kernmandanten
- Minth Mexico Coatings S.A. de C.V. (MMC)
- Lattice Semiconductor
Highlight-Mandate
- Obtained a major trial victory on behalf of our client Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (Lattice) after a three-week jury trial based in the Oregon District Court (Steven de Jaray, et al. v. Lattice Semiconductor).
- Represented Minth Mexico Coatings S.A. de C.V. (MMC) in an Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) proceeding conducted by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to determine whether the company had evaded antidumping and countervailing duties applicable to imports of aluminum extrusions from China.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Meredith Rathbone
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Jack Hayes
Dave Stetson
Praxisleitung
Meredith Rathbone; Alexandra Baj
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Edward Krauland; Jack Hayes; Brian Fleming; Dave Stetson