Joint Ventures
United States
11 February 2025
Holland & Knight's corporate trade regulation team, which operates predominantly out of Washington DC, provides counsel on a range of cross-border matters. Notably, the team has been active in the emerging technology space, with clients spanning the AI, cyber, Biotech, and space sectors. Robert Friedman acts as lead counsel to some significant clients and leverages a diverse background as both a private sector practitioner and former government official. Antonia Tzinova has experience assisting technology exporters and research universities on export compliance programs. Andrew McAllister, Jonathan Epstein, and Ron Oleynik are key members of the team.
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Testimonials
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‘Our experience with Holland & Knight has been absolutely incredible from day one. The partners and associates are very quick to respond to all inquiries with extensive research and knowledge to share with us. The partners have built a respectful relationship with the governing bodies that we are regulated under and have great knowledge and understanding about the issues that our company and industry face.’
‘I have primarily had the honor and privilege of working with Robert Friedman. These gentlemen have gone out of their way to ensure that our organization is supported through our legal matters with them. Their swift and efficient actions in addition to their endless wealth of knowledge and experience have made these gentlemen our primary points of contact for legal support on our export compliance programs and actions.’
Key clients
- In-Q-Tel, Inc.
- International Sustainable Development Fund, LLC
- SEMI
- Royal Brush Manufacturing
Work highlights
Victory at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on behalf of client Royal Brush Manufacturing has resulted in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) changing its procedures for Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) cases.
Engaging with OFAC to obtain a license to trade in Venezuelan sovereign bonds and develop a natural resources development fund to undertake projects in Venezuela.
Representing a variety of clients in the Export Control and Custom Importations arena.
Practice head
Ron Oleynik
Other key lawyers
Robert Friedman; Antonia Tzinova; Andrew McAllister; Jonathan Epstein