Economic Sanctions, Export Controls & National Security

Chambers USA (2026)

Chambers USA (2026)

Legal 500 USA (2026)

Legal 500 USA (2026)

Global Investigations Review (2025)

Syndicate of Nordic and Western European banks in connection with U.S. and EU sanctions on a related syndicate borrower and in connection with the borrower’s attempts to purchase Venezuelan crude oil pursuant to license relating to current U.S. sanctions regime.

Top five global bank in an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York focused on U.S. dollar-clearing activity and related AML and sanctions controls and in parallel investigations by the Federal Reserve and the NY DFS regarding alleged sanctions violations.

National Bank of Pakistan and its New York branch in a successful resolution of sanctions/AML compliance investigations by the NY DFS and the Federal Reserve.

Major global financial services institution in a DOJ sanctions investigation, including Russia-, Belarus- and Ukraine-related sanctions matters.

Major U.S. fintech company in DOJ and state regulatory investigations regarding anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance involving fiat and crypto-related services.

Major international software company in compliance with a DOJ non-prosecution agreement, including related violations of sanctions or export control laws.

Major U.S. manufacturing company in internal investigations and self-disclosures of potential Iran- and Russia-related sanctions and export control violations, resulting in no public enforcement response.

Leading technology company and a leading financial services company in multidisciplinary reviews of their compliance programs, including in the areas of sanctions and AML compliance.

Major Central Asia-based mining company, we secured “comfort letters” from OFAC and the Department of State, as well as declinations of jurisdiction from OFSI, in connection with retirement of credit facilities with major sanctioned Russian banks.

NYSE-traded oilfield service provider in connection with U.S., U.K. and EU sanctions and export controls matters (and FCPA/anti-corruption matters), including Venezuela-related matters.

Japanese conglomerate in connection with its continued efforts to secure U.S. government confirmation and approval of legal and compliance positions, allowing it to continue doing business with its joint venture in Venezuela with the Venezuelan government.

Major UAE-based oil and gas refiner and trader in connection with blocked payments relating to an ongoing OFAC and DOJ investigation into Iranian oil trading.

U.S. payment software company regarding ongoing sanctions compliance considerations for its evolving business and assist in making voluntary self-disclosures and representing the company before OFAC.

Global brokerage firm in providing sanctions advice responding to novel questions of interpretation of sanctions regulations and representing the company before a variety of U.S. regulators, including OFAC.

Oilfield service provider in connection with its efforts to recover over $60 million in damages relating to the SDN designation of a contractual counterparty.

Asia-based manufacturer in the successful resolution of a DOJ investigation into potential sanctions and bank fraud violations regarding alleged business dealings with North Korea.

U.K.-based services company in a DOJ investigation regarding potential Iran-related sanctions violations.

U.S.-based movie studio in regulatory advice and counterparty diligence regarding sanctions against Russia.

Major U.S. bank in connection with an industry-wide House committee investigation regarding financial dealings with a higher-risk jurisdiction.

Major AI company in obtaining a novel license from OFAC.