Hands-On,
Cost Effective

We are a Washington D.C.-based law firm, with an emphasis on trade compliance matters, including U.S. export control requirements, sanctions issues, customs regulations and requirements governing private industry access to classified information. The firm provides clients with the benefits of multi-disciplinary expertise, capitalizing on the District of Columbia Bar Rules that permit lawyers to practice in partnership with non-lawyer professionals.

Our Practice Areas

Export Controls

Jurisdiction/classification, licensing, company policies/procedures & training pertaining to ITAR, EAR & OFAC requirements

Internal Investigations

Internal compliance audits/assessments, voluntary disclosures, subpoena responses, merger/acquisition due diligence reviews

Customs

HTS classification, rules of origin, valuation, duty-free programs, seizures/detentions, prior disclosures & internal policies/procedures

Industrial Security

Facility & personal security clearances, mitigation of foreign ownership & control (FOCI) & management of CFIUS process

ATFE Issues

Registration & permit requirements for imports of defense articles, licenses (FFLs) for importation & dealing in firearms or destructive devices

Related Issues

FMF & FMS transactions, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission import, export & distribution requirements