White Collar Crime
United Kingdom
25 September 2024
‘Very sharp and pragmatic’, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP‘s trade work spans sanctions, export controls, FDI screening, AML and supply chain due diligence. Together, joint practice heads Steven Farmer and Matthew Oresman oversee the international trade practice. Farmer has a wealth of experience in military export controls, sanctions regimes, AML and anti-corruption, while Oresman – who also serves as the London office managing partner – is noted for his deep regulatory expertise.
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Testimonials
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‘The Pillsbury team is a sophisticated, well-tuned mechanism which is always there for you. They are very sharp and pragmatic at the same time which makes them excellent advisers.’
‘Matt Oresman is dynamic and intellectual. He is able to understand the most complex industries, promptly identify issues and provide robust advice.’
‘Great historical knowledge and insight. Legal expertise coupled with practical advice.’
Key clients
- Meta Platforms, Inc
- Chevron Corporation
- Bank of Cyprus
- Raine Group, LLC
- Intelsat Corporation
- Bombardier Aerospace
- Aalto HAPS
- Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc
- Hyve Solutions Europe Limited
- TD Synnex
Work highlights
Advised Meta Platforms on UK/EU export control, sanctions, customs and other trade-related issues.
Advised Chevron on UK/EU export control, sanctions and other trade related issues, including trade issues associated with the CPC oil pipeline.
Acted as sanctions counsel for Chelsea FC in relation to the sale of the club.
Lawyers
Practice head
Steven Farmer; Matthew Oresman