Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP export control/sanctions practice, 13 strong, offers a variety of services to a client base that spans a range of sectors including aviation, nuclear, technology, and defense. The team provides an encompassing, global view of sanctions and export control issues, with the ability to handle queries out of multiple jurisdictions. With a notable strength in the aerospace field, driven by Stephan Becker, the team represents significant companies on licensing, compliance, and enforcement matters. Christopher Wall focuses his practice on export controls and foreign investments whilst Nancy Fischer is an expert in sanctions compliance and litigation. Aaron Hutman, Matthew Rabinowitz, and Benjamin Cote are also key members of the Washington DC-based team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I have worked with Aaron Hutman, and Ben Cote. They are outstanding lawyers in their respective fields of export control. Moreover, they are always accessible, sensitive to deadlines, and are personable.’
- ‘Pillsbury is my "go-to" law firm for complex export control issues. They have a multi-faceted team with top-tier experts in their respective fields. Every lawyer I've worked with has been accessible (especially on short notice) and has provided pragmatic legal advice.’
Key clients
- Chevron
- Meta
Work highlights
Represent the Ad Hoc Utilities Group (“AHUG”) (consisting of U.S. utility companies, including Constellation Energy (formerly known as Exelon), Dominion, Entergy, Duke Energy, PG&E, Ameren, and Xcel) in connection with shipments of uranium to the United States under the Russian Suspension Agreement (administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce), legislation.
Lawyers
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Aaron Hutman
Practice head
Stephan Becker; Nancy Fischer
Other key lawyers
Christopher Wall; Aaron Hutman; Benjamin Cote; Matthew Rabinowitz