An increasingly prominent name in the national security space. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton houses a dynamic export controls and economic sanctions practice that is ‘capable of solving extremely challenging issues in a very efficient way’. The Washington DC-based group is well versed across the full life cycle of matters, from compliance and license applications, through to investigations and enforcement proceedings. Department head Chase Kaniecki ’proposes practical and achievable legal paths’ and is a specialist in national security matters, including export controls, sanctions and CFIUS-related work—he also advises on customs law. Talented associate Samuel Chang provides support.
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‘Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a very reliable and super professional partner that is capable of solving extremely challenging issues in a very efficient way.’
‘Chase Kaniecki was able to provide us with exceptionally useful advice on our very sensitive and challenging case, his expertise in the area of economic sanctions, investment, international trade and export regulations is absolutely outstanding and we would strongly recommend his consulting services.’
‘The Cleary team stands out for the proactivity of its lawyers, for its business-oriented approach and for its clear analyses and simple and practical recommendations.’
‘Chase Kaniecki is very approachable, understands the complexities of the business and proposes practical and achievable legal paths. Very flexible also when designing legal risk assessment projects.’
- ‘Samuel Chang is a great young lawyer. Great analytical skills and quick answers, always providing accurate advice.’
‘The team is very attentive to the requests and needs of the company and very fast; activity is tailored on the needs of the company and it provides very complete advice.’
Key clients
- Ocyan
- Nayara Energy
- European Investment Bank
- Cooper Machinery Services
- IZIT
- Luberef
- ARAUCO
- Suzano
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Samuel Chang
Practice head
Chase Kaniecki
Other key lawyers
Samuel Chang