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As companies have developed their global footprint, the relevance of international trade and investment law has expanded.
Described as a “preeminent trade group with market-leading strength in a broad range of areas of international trade,” by Chambers and Partners, Covington offers full-service international trade services to the world’s leading companies.
Our lawyers and policy experts have held senior positions in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the International Trade Commission, the U.S. Departments of State, Treasury, and Commerce.
We have a strong trade practice in Europe, where members of our team have held senior positions in the European Commission’s Directorate General for Trade, in the European Parliament’s Trade Committee, in the Council, and as UK Trade Minister.
Trade Controls
Described as “the leading firm for export control issues,” Covington advises on U.S. and EU trade controls, including export controls, economic sanctions, and anti-boycott laws and regulations.
With trade control lawyers based in Asia, Europe, and North America, we help clients navigate compliance with trade control laws and regulations around the world. Our work includes:
- advising on compliance with export controls, including export jurisdiction and classification;
- developing and implementing export controls and sanctions compliance programs;
- counseling on the frequent changes in sanctions programs and export control regulations;
- providing counsel and assistance on interpretive matters, and obtaining licenses and other authorizations;
- advocating changes in regulatory programs and legislation;
- conducting risk assessments, compliance reviews, and internal investigations;
- preparing disclosures to U.S. government agencies, defending clients in administrative and criminal enforcement cases, and negotiating settlements of trade controls matters; and
- conducting and responding to due diligence and otherwise representing clients on the trade controls dimensions of M&A activities.
Trade Law, Policy, and Disputes
Through various international agreements, countries have made commitments to open their markets to foreign suppliers. We assist clients in pursuing these commitments in negotiations. We also assist clients in enforcing commitments that have been made. Our clients benefit from our extensive senior level government experience in trade policy and market access issues, including as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Department, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Assistant Secretary of Commerce, and Senate Finance Committee staff—and, in Brussels, as Deputy Director-General for Trade in the European Commission, a senior member of the European Parliament’s International Trade committee, President of the Council, and UK Trade Minister.
We help clients respond to violations of trade commitments through both formal and informal mechanisms, and we regularly assist private companies, trade associations, and governments in disputes arising under the WTO Agreements, NAFTA, EU Free Trade Agreements, and other international instruments.
We have also assisted numerous private companies and a number of governmental entities in successfully navigating U.S. trade remedy laws, including:
- antidumping and countervailing duty (CVD) laws, including appeals of these cases to the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit;
- proceedings under Section 201 (“escape clause”), Section 301 (authorizing retaliation against foreign countries that restrict access to their markets), Section 232 (effect of imports on national security),and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); and
- dispute-settlement proceedings arising under NAFTA and the WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding.
Our practice includes the former Chair of the U.S. International Trade Commission. In Brussels, we have assisted clients in litigating EU anti-dumping matters before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Our team has also advised clients on the negotiation of every important U.S. free trade agreement of the past decade, helping our clients achieve objectives in such diverse areas as technical standards, intellectual property, e-commerce, government procurement, and competition policy. Our team has extensive experience with EU free trade agreements, and is in a position to help clients engage in the negotiation and implementation of such instruments.
Customs
Covington advises on a range of U.S. customs compliance matters, including:
- the proper classification and valuation of imported merchandise;
- country-of-origin marking and labeling requirements;
- customs bond obligations;
- harbor maintenance and merchandise processing fees;
- American Goods Returned;
- the establishment and operation of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs);
- the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); and
- NAFTA and other trade preference programs.
We also help clients develop and implement customs compliance programs and represent clients in audits conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Internal investigation for financial institution
Conducted an investigation for a major international financial institution with regard to possible breaches of UK and EU financial sanctions and wire transfer regulations by the client’s UK branch.
Iran sanctions advice for a financial services provider
Represented a multinational financial services provider in strategic matters relating to potential Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) litigation pursuant to the EU sanctions against Iran.
Libya and Syria sanctions advice
Advised companies regarding U.S. and EU sanctions on the Qaddafi regime in Libya and the Assad regime in Syria, including obtaining licenses to permit certain ongoing business activities in Libya.
Advice on removing discriminatory regulatory barriers
Advised a client in its international efforts to remove discriminatory regulatory barriers threatening to keep its product from the market in South Africa, the EU, India, and elsewhere.
EU-U.S. regulatory dispute
Assisted a European telecommunications company in protecting its interests with the European Commission in a bilateral EU-U.S. regulatory dispute.
Complex Procurement
A government entity needed to purchase a large number of military vehicles. The procurement required contractors and technology from several jurisdictions and a long-term supply arrangement. From international trade controls and U.S. and EU military sales advice to commercial terms, Covington provided strategic direction as we simultaneously ensured that the documents met local and international requirements.
Cross-border trade, anti-corruption, and data compliance
Advising a major petrochemical company regarding its establishment of an integrated compliance program, with particular focus on the areas of U.S. and European trade controls, anti-corruption, and data privacy. Our representation includes assistance with establishing a corporate compliance office, assessing risks in these areas, drafting the necessary policies and procedures tailored to company risks and operations, and implementing the program through training and assessment.
OFAC advisory and enforcement matters
Represented major U.S. and European financial institutions in advisory and enforcement matters before the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on the impact of U.S. asset-blocking measures.
Sanctions investigation of financial services firm
Assisted financial services client in investigation of potential sanctions compliance issues in UK affiliate; represented client before UK Financial Conduct Authority (the matter was ultimately resolved with the authorities taking no enforcement action).
Technology control plan for an aerospace company
For a U.K.-based company in the aerospace sector, we drafted a Technology Control Plan taking into account the applicable EU, Member State, and U.S. trade controls.
Uranium antidumping proceedings
Represented Electricité de France in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings related to low enriched uranium.
WTO e-commerce debate representation
Advised a leading information technology company and represented them before the U.S. and EU governments in the WTO debate on e-commerce.
Tencent in $8.6 Billion Acquisition of Clash of Clans Developer
Represented Tencent Holdings Limited in its $8.6 billion acquisition of a majority stake in Supercell Oy, developer of Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Boom Beach and Hay Day, from SoftBank.
Multi jurisdictional export controls advice
Advising a major multinational aerospace company regarding the application of European export controls to its operations at multiple sites across 10 countries.
Regulatory Advice on Applicable Pan-European WEEE and RoHS Requirements
Representation of a major manufacturer of semiconductor equipment in providing regulatory advice on applicable pan-European WEEE and RoHS requirements.
Energy Company Russia Sanctions
Advice to leading U.S. and international energy companies on the scope and application of U.S. and EU sanctions against Russia in the context of new and existing projects and investments.
Alion's Sale of Naval Systems Unit to Serco
Represented Alion Science and Technology as regulatory counsel in its sale of its naval services unit to Serco Inc. We handled government contracts, national security, CFIUS, and trade controls matters for Alion.
Major Streaming Content Provider in Global Diligence Projects
Conducted global diligence projects for major streaming content provider, including in respect of music licensing requirements and associated collecting society issues.
January 2021
Recapture of Excess COVID-19 Payroll Tax Credits Addressed in New Regs As the legal, regulatory, and commercial implications of coronavirus COVID-19 continue to evolve, our lawyers and advisors are helping clients navigate the complex considerations that companies around the world are facing and develop plans and strategies in response. Reach out to our ...
January 2021, Covington Guide
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (EUTCA) reached on December 24th is a wide-ranging and complex agreement. Our Brexit Task Force offers these "bite-sized" recordings to give a snapshot of what you need to know in each area. Though the EUTCA provides the overall architecture of the future relationship in a number of areas, much of the detail must still ...
Recent Developments and the Future Outlook for the Ongoing US-EU Large Civil Aircraft Trade Dispute
November 16, 2020, Covington Alert
Latest Developments In the latest tit-for-tat action in a long-running trade dispute between the United States (“US”) and the European Union (“EU”), the EU announced that effective November 10, 2020 it would apply a 25% tariff on products found in 136 8-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule (“HTS”) numbers ranging from vitamins to video game consoles. (The full list ...
July 10, 2020, Covington Alert
On 6 July 2020, the UK Government announced the creation of a new UK human rights sanctions regime, which is the first independent UK sanctions regime to be established under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (“SAMLA 2018”).
April 17, 2020, Politico
Horst Henschen and Peter Camesasca spoke with Politico about the European Commission’s push to make foreign investment screening less national and more European. However, Italy is not conforming to the idea. Mr. Henschen says, “I hope this is really due to the corona crisis and that things will go back to normality, as otherwise there will be apparent conflicts ...
April 10, 2020, Covington Alert
On 18 February 2020, the UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury upheld a decision on the part of HM Treasury to impose monetary penalties against Standard Chartered Bank, for breaches of the EU-Russia sanctions and associated UK implementing legislation.
March 20, 2020, Covington Alert
In recent days, both the EU and certain EU Member States have imposed new export licensing requirements on the export of certain types of medical equipment and medicines, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. We summarize those measures below. The new measures are relevant for any companies who may export medical equipment or medicines from the EU or the United ...
January 31, 2020, Covington Alert
This evening, at 11:00 p.m. GMT, the UK will leave the European Union. Brexit day marks a beginning, not an end. The UK today embarks on a complex process of negotiating new arrangements for trade and cooperation with the EU and partners around the world. Regulatory divergence seems inevitable, given that the UK will want to make its own decisions on existing ...
December 9, 2019, Covington Alert
On December 6, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a notice determining that the Digital Service Tax of France (“the DST”) is unreasonable or discriminatory and burdens or restricts U.S. commerce under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
European Countries Reluctant To Challenge FATCA
November 27, 2019, Law360
Atli Stannard is quoted in Law360 regarding the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s claims of European Union banks violating privacy and anti-discrimination laws when they share customer information with the IRS. EU countries may negotiate with the Treasury Department, but only if they receive larger cross-border effort against tax avoidance. Mr. Stannard says, ...
August 27, 2019
FRANKFURT—WirtschaftsWoche, Germany’s leading business weekly news magazine, has named Covington as the top law firm for IT law and Dr. Lars Lensdorf, a partner in Covington’s Frankfurt office, to its list of top IT lawyers in Germany. Dr. Lensdorf focuses his practice on IT law, outsourcing, digitalization and industry 4.0, IT related bank regulatory matters, ...
May 22, 2019, The New York Times
Peter Balas spoke with The New York Times about the effects of populism in Europe on free trade. Mr. Balas says, “The rightist parties will play a bigger role. The Greens will play a bigger role. It will be much more difficult in the Parliament to have a cohesive approach to trade.”
CNBC Europe - U.K. National
May 7, 2019, CNBC
Francis Maude appeared on CNBC to speak about Brexit’s effect on British markets and the upcoming election.
December 3, 2018
BRUSSELS—Alexis Lautenberg has joined Covington’s Public Policy practice as a Senior Advisor. Ambassador Lautenberg is a long-serving Swiss diplomat whose career has been focused on European financial services and trade policy. His forty years of public service included postings as Swiss Ambassador to the EU, Italy and the UK. In 2013, he co-founded the Swiss ...
British Irish Chamber calls for State supports to Brexit-proof Ireland’s agri-food sector
September 5, 2018, Irish Examiner
Maree Gallagher is quoted in the Irish Examiner regarding Brexit’s impact on Ireland’s agri-food sector. Ms. Gallagher, also Chair of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce Agri-Food Committee, says, “The agri-food sector is Ireland’s largest indigenous industry employing around 250,000 people enabling €12.6bn in exports a year.” Ireland, who is a major source of ...
July 30, 2018
SILICON VALLEY—Covington advised GlaxoSmithKline on its multi-year collaboration with and $300 million equity investment in 23andMe. GSK will become 23andMe’s exclusive collaborator for drug target discovery programs. The collaboration will focus on research and development of innovative new medicines and potential cures using human genetics as the basis for ...
EU struggles to counter US sanctions on Iran
July 25, 2018, Financial Times
Jean De Ruyt is quoted in the Financial Times regarding EU plans to protect its businesses investing in Iran and mitigate a new wave of U.S. sanctions. Mr. De Ruyt notes, “It’s a European policy that’s totally in contradiction to the American policy: that doesn’t happen very often.”
Sarah Crowder Named to GIR's "Women in Investigations"
July 17, 2018
LONDON—Global Investigations Review has named Covington’s Sarah Crowder to the second edition of “Women in Investigations,” highlighting 100 female practitioners from across the globe. Nancy Kestenbaum and Mythili Raman were selected to the list’s first edition in 2015. The survey highlights a variety of women not previously recognized by the magazine—from ...
June 15, 2018, Covington Alert
As described in our May 9, 2018, alert, the United States determined on May 8, 2018, to end its participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”) and re-impose sanctions against Iran that had been suspended as part of this 2015 nuclear agreement between the United States, Iran, Germany, France, the UK, and China.
BBC Radio Today
June 1, 2018, BBC Radio
Lord Francis Maude appeared on BBC Radio's "Today" programme to discuss new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU.
June 1, 2018, Covington Alert
On May 31, 2018, the Trump Administration announced that it would implement tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union (EU). The tariff rates will be 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum, and are effective June 1.
Bloomberg Surveillance
May 31, 2018, Bloomberg Surveillance
Lord Francis Maude appeared on "Bloomberg Surveillance" to discuss the latest developments related to Brexit.
May 15, 2018, Covington Alert
On May 8, 2018, the United States announced the decision to end its participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”) and re-impose sanctions against Iran that had been suspended as part of this 2015 nuclear agreement between the United States, Iran, Germany, France, the UK and China.
May 9, 2018, Covington Alert
On May 8, 2018, President Trump announced his decision to end U.S. participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”) and re-impose sanctions against Iran that had been suspended as part of this 2015 nuclear agreement between the United States, Iran, and certain other governments. This action will have far-reaching effects for both U.S. and ...
May 9, 2018, Covington Alert
On May 8, 2018, President Trump announced his decision to end U.S. participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”) and re-impose sanctions against Iran that had been suspended as part of this 2015 nuclear agreement between the United States, Iran, and certain other governments. This action will have far-reaching effects for both U.S. and ...
UK leader's position difficult if she agreed a deal close to EU customs union: Ex-lawmaker
May 2, 2018, CNBC
Lord Francis Maude appeared on CNBC to discuss the UK's future trading relationship with the EU. According to Maude, “It remains the case that it is hugely in the interest of the UK and of the EU 27 for there to be a sensible, pragmatic deal that, with good will on both sides, means that Britain remains in a deep and special partnership with the EU.”
May 1, 2018
WASHINGTON—Covington advised Elbit Systems Ltd. in its $120 million acquisition of the assets and operations of the privately owned U.S. company, Universal Avionics Systems. Elbit Systems is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security, and commercial programs throughout the world. Universal Avionics is a ...
March 14, 2018, Covington Alert
In our March 9 client alert we outlined the proclamations issued by President Trump announcing tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum in the United States, which will go into effect on March 23. The European Union—which is the second-largest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the United States, after Canada—has expressed concern about the imposition of ...
January 19, 2018, Law360
Covington was named a 2017 International Trade Group of the Year by Law360. According to Peter Lichtenbaum, the Bombardier trade remedies case, which "presents very significant economic, legal, and political issues," was one of the group's biggest from the past year. "The company remains confident that the ITC will conclude that Boeing will not be harmed by the ...
December 26, 2017
SILICON VALLEY—The Financial Times has recognized Covington among the most innovative firms in 2017 in the category of "Enabling Business Growth," for advising "Tencent in its acquisition of a $8.6bn majority stake in Supercell, the Finnish gaming company, while maintaining Supercell’s creative culture and retaining its employees by introducing incentive ...
December 15, 2017, NPR
Jean De Ruyt appeared on NPR following the decision by European leaders to allow Britain to begin negotiating its future trading relationship with the European Union. According to De Ruyt, if European negotiators push too hard, they risk toppling Prime Minister May, who's weak at home. "Honestly, they want to reinforce her. She leads encouragement. Who else ...
September 15, 2017
BRUSSELS—Sir Michael Leigh has joined Covington’s Global Public Policy and Government Affairs practice as a Senior Advisor. Dr. Leigh was Director-General of DG Enlargement at the European Commission from 2006 to 2011 and as such served as chief European Union negotiator with candidate countries. From 2003 to 2006, he was Deputy Director-General of External ...
Brexit Bulletin: ‘Confused and Puzzled’
August 22, 2017, Bloomberg
Bart Van Vooren is quoted in Bloomberg's "Brexit Bulletin" regarding a position paper from Theresa May's government on how it sees the post-Brexit relationship with Europe. According to Van Vooren, in the August 21 paper, the UK asked for British drug manufacturers to be able to release medicines to the European market after Brexit. Yet that would only work if ...
August 21, 2017, Bloomberg
Bart Van Vooren is quoted in a Bloomberg article regarding the release of UK position papers outlining its goals of a future relationship with Europe. “Without the U.K. making a fundamental choice on its future relationship to the EU, it cannot expect to receive this depth of mutual recognition,” says Van Vooren. “Without making that choice clear now, the ...
Covington Advises Aristocrat in Acquisition of Plarium and Related Acquisition Financing
August 15, 2017
WASHINGTON—Covington, together with Israeli-based law firm Allens and Herzog Fox & Neeman, is representing Aristocrat Leisure Limited, a leading provider of gaming solutions, in its acquisition of Plarium Global Limited and the related acquisition financing. Aristocrat will make an upfront cash payment of $500 million plus earn-out payments based on Plarium’s ...
UK Imposes New Sanctions Disclosure Obligation on Legal Professionals, Certain Other Businesses
August 7, 2017, Covington Alert
On July 18, 2017, the UK published a new statutory instrument, The European Union Financial Sanctions (Amendment of Information Provisions) Regulation 2017 (S.I. 2017/754) (hereinafter, the “AIP Regulation”). The Regulation comes into force on August 8, 2017.
July 28, 2017, Covington Alert
Congress has passed and sent to President Trump, for his signature or veto, a bill that would impose significant new sanctions against Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The legislation—the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act—enjoys broad bipartisan support, having passed the U.S. House of Representatives on July 25 by a vote of 419-3, and the ...
May 10, 2017, Financial Times
Sebastian Vos is quoted by the Financial Times in an article which examines Brussels' resistance to its EU counterparts' request for the European Commission to create additional hurdles for foreign investment, particularly in China. Vos indicates that an EU mechanism to monitor foreign investment "would be an interesting tool for the commission to have in ...
Brexit: What's Next
April 7, 2017, Bloomberg
Carl Bildt was interviewed by Bloomberg to discuss the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union after it triggered Article 50. According to Bildt, “[At] the end of the day there has to be some sort of agreement…and I think we are heading towards a deep and comprehensive free trade agreement.” He adds that there will need to be an interim agreement as it’s going ...
Two Birds doubles down on disputes
February 7, 2017, Commercial Dispute Resolution
Péter Balás is quoted in a Commercial Dispute Resolution article regarding forthcoming Brexit negotiations and the impact on tax and customs duties. Commenting on Theresa May’s signal of a changed relationship with the EU’s customs union, Balás says that such a relationship made the application of customs controls “unavoidable,” with the United Kingdom aiming ...
Fintech Startup, Covington To Launch Blockchain Council
January 6, 2017, Law360
Sebastian Vos is quoted in a Law360 article regarding the launch of a Global Blockchain Business Council at this year’s World Economic Forum by Covington and The Bitfury Group. “Blockchain has the potential to be the next great technological innovation, revolutionizing areas from cross-border payments, trade finance and land registries to government records,” ...
October 10, 2016, PR Week
Timothy Hester and Lord Francis Maude are quoted in a PR Week article regarding Maude’s recent arrival. According to Hester, “The results of the Brexit referendum will continue shaping the commercial and regulatory realities of the global economy for some time to come. As the world’s businesses, diplomats and regulators grapple with the new landscape across ...
Covington Represents Tencent in $8.6 Billion Acquisition
June 21, 2016
SILICON VALLEY—Covington advised Tencent Holdings Limited, a leading provider of internet service in China, in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in Supercell from SoftBank. A consortium established by Tencent will acquire up to 84% of Supercell for $8.6 billion in a transaction valuing Supercell at approximately $10.2 billion. Supercell is a ...
June 6, 2016
BRUSSELS—Ambassador Péter Balás, the former Deputy Director-General of DG Trade at the European Commission between 2005 and 2014, has joined Covington as a Senior Policy Advisor. Recently Ambassador Balás also held the position of Head of the Support Group for Ukraine at the European Commission. He was previously Ambassador and Permanent Representative of ...
May 19, 2016
BRUSSELS — Carl Bildt, the former Prime Minister of Sweden, has joined Covington as a Senior Policy Advisor in the firm’s global Public Policy and Government Affairs practice. Most recently, Mr. Bildt served as Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs between 2006 and 2014. As Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr. Bildt led the government that negotiated and signed ...
Industry Rep. Says Food Label ‘Clawback’ Hurts US Trade
April 8, 2016, Law360
Marney Cheek’s remarks made at the American Bar Association’s Annual Intellectual Property Conference are quoted in this Law360 article discussing the overbearing rules that “claw back” food names. According to Cheek, geographical indications often serve as “trade barriers” to geographically descriptive foods that have become generic to consumers, such as ...
US Perspective of TTIP
January-February 2016, CDR News
Marney Cheek is quoted extensively in a CDR article offering a US perspective of TTIP. According to Cheek, “even though the US and EU represent the world’s largest trade and investment relationship, the TTIP has not, to date, received the same level attention in the United States as it has in Europe.” She points out that the “debate over investor-state ...
January 17, 2016, Covington Alert
Capital gains: European firms in London
November 9, 2015, The Lawyer
London’s managing partner Christopher Walter discusses the allure of the London legal market to international law firms and how firms in London collaborate with other law firms on the continent in The Lawyer. Walter, who argues in favour of collaboration opportunities with key firms, states that “working with local firms gives us the resources and flexibility ...
TTIP talks must stay on track
January 10, 2015, European Voice
Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat has authored this piece on the transatlantic trade agreement: "We are at an important inflection point in the negotiation of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement between the United States and the European Union." "TTIP has the prospect of being the most economically important trade agreement in ...
Four more months – measured sanctions relief for Iran
September 2014, Money Laundering Bulletin
Peter Flanagan and David Lorello have co-authored this piece on US and EU sanctions targeting Iran: "On 19 July 2014, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and China (the “P5+1”) and Iran mutually consented to extend the Joint Plan of Action (JPOA), reached by the parties on 24 November 2013, for an additional four-month period, to 24 ...
The Devil and the Art Dealer
April 1, 2014, Vanity Fair
Stuart Eizenstat, co-chair of Covington’s international trade and finance practice and special adviser to Secretary of State John Kerry on Holocaust issues, is mentioned in this article regarding the 650,000 works of art looted from Europe by the Nazis during World War II, "Stuart Eizenstat, Secretary of State John Kerry’s special adviser on Holocaust issues, ...
- Latinvex Top Law Firms: Top Trade Firms (2018)
- China Law & Practice, International "Firm of the Year for Trade" (2017)
- Chambers USA - Award for Excellence in International Trade (2016)
- Law360, International Trade Group of the Year (2015, 2017-2018)
- Chambers Global, International Trade/WTO (2018-2020)
- Shara Aranoff was named an a Law360 MVP in the International Trade category (2018).
- David Fagan was named an a Law360 MVP in the International Trade category (2014, 2018).
- Mark Plotkin was named an a Law360 MVP in the International Trade category (2015, 2017, 2019).
- The International Trade practice was ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA (2016-2018).
- The International Trade practice was ranked as a Top Tier practice by Legal 500 US (2015-2017).
- World ECR - ‘Highly Commended’ for Export Controls Law Firm of the Year (Europe) (2015)
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