The team at Freshfields demonstrates capability across a range of sanctions-related mandates and investigations. The group assists clients to navigate sanctions related to China, Russia, Iran and Venezuela, including routinely advising on Russia exit transactions. It is a key contact for energy and multinational travel corporations, and increasingly TMT and financial services clients. Nabeel Yousef, who is located in Washington DC, leads the export control and sanctions enforcement offering. NY-based Stephanie Brown Cripps stands out for her transactional expertise.
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‘Nabeel Yousef and Stephanie Brown Cripps have the perfect combination of legal expertise in their field and understanding of the investment landscape.’
‘The individual that really stand outs and ensure that we come back for more advice is Stephanie Brown Cripps. We appreciate the care she puts into crafting advise that is well thought for the nature and particularities of our business. Our interactions are always pleasant and her analysis constructive and thoughtful.’
‘Very knowledgeable about current trends and market practice with relevant contacts in government departments.’
‘Nabeel Yousef is extremely responsive to requests and able to provide solid and supportive advice to complex matters. Keeps us updated on market developments and trends as relate to our business.’
‘The Freshfields team are subject matter experts in this complicated area. They provide practical advice and are incredibly responsive.’
‘The entire team is great, but Nabeel Yousef and Stephanie Brown Cripps are standouts on the team. They are responsive and pragmatic and understand our business.’
Key clients
- MTN
Work highlights
Advised MTN Group in connection with a $4.2bn lawsuit based on the loss of a telephone license in Iran, where the plaintiffs allege that MTN violated the Alien Tort Statute by lobbying the South African government to support Iran’s nuclear program and by bribing officials from both governments.
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Practice head
Nabeel Yousef; Stephanie Brown Cripps