We represent a European technology company in an internal investigation related to U.S. sanctions on Iran. Our representation includes advising on all aspects of Iran sanctions compliance, evaluating options for voluntary self-disclosures, and assessing the scope of potential liability.

We represented a Fortune 100 company in voluntary disclosures and ensuing OFAC investigations related to shipments to Cuba by a foreign subsidiary following acquisition of the subsidiary by the U.S. client.

We represent a UK Financial Institution in confidential investigation regarding alleged breaches of US, UK, EU, and UN sanctions laws. The matter involves alleged external transactions, book-to-book transfers, and foreign exchange transactions involving sanctioned countries and U.S. correspondent banks. We have regular contact with leaders of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Bank of England Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

We represented 20+ Senior Executives of BNP Paribas S.A. (France) in U.S. sanctions matters before U.S. DOJ, OFAC, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Federal Reserve and the Comptroller of the Currency, New York County District Attorney’s Office, and the New York Department of Financial Services. This matter involved extensive analysis of exporting of U.S. financial services and structuring of billions of dollars of USD-denominated transactions with Sudan, Iran, and Cuba. None of our clients were prosecuted or sanctioned by U.S. authorities.

We have advised two out of the three Chinese tech company “BATs” (Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent) on US compliance matters, including as to their U.S.-based operations and applicable export control and data compliance issues.

We represent and advise a major Japanese manufacturing company on compliance with the U.S. and U.N. trade restrictions involving Iran, Sudan, and other restricted destinations.

Represented senior executives of BNP Paribas S.A. (France) in U.S. sanctions matters before U.S. DOJ, OFAC, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Federal Reserve and the Comptroller of the Currency, New York County District Attorney’s Office, and the New York Department of Financial Services.

Assisted a top U.S. defense contractor in conducting a global investigation and disclosure of International Traffic in Arms Regulations issues pertaining to dual nationality of employees in multiple foreign locations.

Represent a U.K. financial institution in a confidential investigation regarding alleged breaches of U.S., U.K., EU, and UN sanctions laws