WilmerHale, with a bench of attorneys that has a wealth of public sector experience, offers an encompassing global support team covering all aspects of sanctions and export control laws across multiple industry sectors. The firm has a notable strength in handling complex tech-related sanctions issues, whilst also having the ability to help clients navigate complex cross-border sanctions pertaining to geopolitical tensions with Russia and China. The experienced Ronald Meltzer continues to be an influential force within the Washington DC team, whilst Michael Dawson brings an extensive background in designing compliance programs. Jeffrey Kessler and Zachary Goldman, based in New York, are talented lawyers in this field.
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‘WilmerHale's Customs team has deep knowledge of the relevant issues, in terms of the law and the political landscape that helps shape how the law is used/applied. They offer a diverse team that ensures they're considering the political landscape from all angles and also allows them to quickly turn around feedback and analysis requests.'
- 'They do a great job of diving deep and providing substantive and technical feedback on legislation, as well as pulling back to high-level points to make them more digestible to meet their audience where they are. We've relied on them to provide updates to internal teams on key trade issues, as well as in meeting with key congressional members and government agencies.’
‘The individuals we work with, in particular Jeffrey Kessler, have become essential to our policy work in Washington, DC. As a company team with limited trade/customs background, we've really benefited from learning from the WilmerHale team, who are always down to explain simple concepts or chime in in a meeting to answer more complex questions / tie them back to our company's interests.'
- 'The whole team is very responsive, which works with the fast pace of politics in DC.’
Key clients
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- US Apparel Company
- American Electronics Company
Lawyers
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Zachary Goldman
Practice head
Ronald Meltzer
Other key lawyers
Jeffrey Kessler; Michael Dawson; Zachary Goldman