Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP‘s multidisciplinary National Security team provides a range of clients with the guidance and representation needed to comply with policies, mitigate against challenges, and grow their businesses. The team has experience across a range of practices including CFIUS, supply chain, export controls, customs, and sanctions. Nancy Fischer co-heads the practice, and coordinates the Regulatory Business Unit, which advises corporates on a range of regulations, conducts internal investigations, and defends against enforcement action. Stephan Becker, described by a client as ’the best trade counsel in business right now’, has a broad range of trade advisory capabilities including export controls, sanctions, and CFIUS. Brian Finch has a deep understanding of cybersecurity issues which allows him to offer clients cyberattacks and ransomware response services. Richard Donoghue, based in New York, represents clients who are facing government investigations. Aaron Hutman is a key member with an intricate knowledge of national security-sensitive issues. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC, unless stated otherwise.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Nancy Fisher and Matt Rabinowitz, very knowledgeable and easy to work with also on aspects outside of regulatory, i.e. technology and commercial aspects.'
  • ‘The individuals supporting us from Pillsbury are prominent US attorneys supporting other similar clients in the Nation's Capital area and internationally. Their responses and products are delivered in a timely manner and provide a comprehensive legal assessment for Company officials to factor into decisions.’

Key clients

  • American Water Works Association
  • American Gas Association
Practice head

Nancy A. Fischer; Richard P. Donoghue; Brian E. Finch

Other key lawyers

Brian Finch; Aaron Hutman; Christopher Wall; Matthew Rabinowitz; Stephan Becker