Under the leadership of Jason Hungerford, Mayer Brown International LLP continues to deliver comprehensive advice on sanctions and export controls. The team is particularly strong in advising on the sanctions implications of disposals and acquisitions involving businesses and assets affected by ongoing Russian sanctions, as well as designing and implementing bespoke compliance programmes to manage client risk. Paul Whitfield-Jones is also a key member of the practice, bringing valuable experience from a three-year secondment to a global trade and compliance function, where he led the company’s strategic exit from Russia.
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- 'Jason Hungerford and Paul Whitfield-Jones are sanctions experts and always calm and measured. You trust they will find the correct outcome.''The people at Mayer Brown are what make the real difference. They are incredibly knowledgeable have have a great ability to apply the legal framework into an industrial/commercial setting.''Jason Hungerford is a real standout. His knowledge and ability to listen and really respond with practical advice is priceless. He understands the environment in which we operate and produces clear and appropriate advice.'
Key clients
- Credit Agricole
- Danone
- EMK Capital
- European Investment Bank
- Grant Thornton
- Lombard Odier
- Marlin Equity Partners
- Star Capital Partnership LLP
- Velocys PLC
Work highlights
Assisted Danone with the sanctions and trade aspects of its divestment from Russia.
Advised Velocys Plc on sanctions matters related to its acquisition by a consortium of private equity green investors and a Singapore-based fund.
Advised a consortium, led by STAR Capital Partnership LLP, throughout the due diligence process of the successful acquisition of V.Group from Advent International.
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Practice head
Jason Hungerford
Other key lawyers
Paul Whitfield-Jones; James Ford; Mihira Patten; Kirsty Morris