Based in DC, Cassidy Levy Kent (USA) LLP stands out for its strengths providing customs advice, regularly assisting a diverse client base spanning airlines, manufacturers, retailers and distributors. Core industry areas of expertise include steel, chemicals, forestry products and consumer appliances. Customs compliance programs form a key part of the offering, with the team also bringing experience handling internal investigations and defending clients in customs proceedings. Yohai Baisburd is an important team member, who has assisted global companies to develop uniform customs classification processes, compliance programs and valuation structures, with particular expertise in the US bedding industry. William Baldwin leads the firms customs-related representation of clients in the lumber, steel and consumer goods sectors. The firm’s export controls and sanctions offering extends to a range of enforcement and compliance mandates, with a strong track record on licensing issues. Ulrika Swanson is a key name to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Responsive, knows the business, aware of customs practises, practical approaches.’
‘Great contacts, friendly and always solution orientated.’
‘The CLK team which is engaged in the assignment for my company consists of all customs and trade experts. CLK is also flexible and expedites the process or minimizes the cost.’
‘Thomas Beline and his team do excellent work, are very responsive and go to great lengths to understand our needs relative to customs and commerce issues that impact our business.’
‘Thomas Beline is a superstar.’
‘The team has taken the time to learn our business such that they can offer us bespoke advice that is calibrated to our risk profile.’
Key clients
- Performance Food Group
- Whirlpool Corporation
- Topcon Positioning Systems
- Nidec Corporation Japan
- Anchor Fluid Power
- SA Consumer Products
Work highlights
Spearheaded an extensive internal investigation into the misclassification of country-of-origin on goods imported into the United States by Nidec Corporation Japan
Serving as trade counsel to Anchor Fluid Power, helping the company navigate the trade environment imposed by the Trump Administration.
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Leading partners
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Other key lawyers
Yohai Baisburd; Ulrika Swanson; Thomas Beline; William Baldwin; Alexandra Hess