We provide regulatory advice on a broad range of sanctions and export control regimes, assisting with product classification and licensing. We cover policy developments and develop strategies to organize and manage resilient supply chains and operations.  We engage with authorities in the EU and beyond to obtain guidance and apply for licenses or other authorisations. We support all types of transactional work (including investment screening, divestments, M&A, joint ventures) around the world and across industries. We counsel board of directors and top management in preparing action plans and help companies manage crisis situations.

We build, evaluate and enhance trade compliance programs of companies of all sizes, from major international corporations to small or medium enterprises. We conduct targeted or global risk assessments and compliance reviews in a variety of contexts.  We draft and revise policies and procedures. We perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk transactions or projects and help prevent circumvention or evasion risks.  We train business leaders, legal and compliance teams and raise awareness through interactive and innovative methods. We draft, review and negotiate contractual clauses. Our compliance advice is programmatic, transaction-specific, or remedial.

We conduct internal investigations or retrospective reviews following allegations or concerns of potential violations, incidents or other trade compliance-related misconduct.  We act in connection with civil, administrative and criminal enforcement. We assist with voluntary self-disclosures, respond to inquiries from authorities, and help with resolution and remediation. We develop pre-litigation or advocacy strategies. We serve as counsel in litigation in various fora or international arbitrations related to sanctions and export controls and serve as experts or otherwise support advocacy and dispute resolution related to such matters.