The global movement of people, goods and technology is critical to the success of today’s companies. In fact, both small and large enterprises are likely to engage in exports on a routine basis – whether by exporting products, releasing know-how to foreign partners or subcontractors, or providing technical data to foreign national employees.
As global business has expanded, export control regulations have grown in importance to ensure the protection of critical dual-use and military technologies. A breakdown in complying with these laws can lead to delays in product launch, manufacturing, shipment of goods and even the utilization of a foreign national workforce, not to mention significant government fines and penalties.
The Export Controls Practice Group advises companies and academic institutions on all aspects of U.S. export control regulations, including those related to the transfer of technical data or know-how to foreign persons in the United States ("deemed exports"). Click to review a list of our representative experience. As part of the world’s leading immigration law firm, we understand the complexities with evaluating deemed export issues.
As part and parcel to our practice, we regularly advise clients on the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) sanction regulations. We provide guidance on foreign export control regulations as well.
Our approach is to provide practical advice and guidance that our clients can use to make sound business decisions. We partner with clients to design export compliance systems that not only ensure adherence to the law, but facilitate the efficient movement of people, goods and technology to meet business demands without unnecessary delays due to unexpected export control consequences.
We also help our clients improve their systems by conducting audits, establishing corrective actions when needed, conducting investigations, and providing representation in enforcement actions.
