With the ability to partner up with teams across Europe and Asia, Dechert LLP’s export controls and sanctions group represents multinational clients in complex investigations and advocacy before enforcement agencies in the US and globally. The full-spectrum practice also advises on non-contentious matters, including regulatory approvals, conducting internal audits and structuring compliance programs. National security chair Jeremy B. Zucker possesses experience across a wide range of trade regulation spheres, with a focus on economic sanctions, export controls and anti-bribery issues. Darshak Dholakia is also recommended for his focus on economic sanctions and export controls as they relate to the financial services industry.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Dechert understands that clients need holistic advice - not siloed on one issue, but covering a broad range of issues actions might implicate; it is the best at ensuring it provides this in a practical and cost-effective manner. It communicates well, staff are smart, and their advice is always on point.’

  • ‘Hrishikesh Hari and Jeremy Dechert are an excellent team: they believe in and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion to us; they provide the most practical solutions and advice; and they are thoughtful and holistic in their guidance. I can also count on them to bring in others as needed.’

Key clients

  • Huawei Technologies
  • Etsy
  • GIC
  • Kingdom Holding Company
  • Ashoka
  • Extreme Networks
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Nissan Motor
  • American Express Global Business Travel

Work highlights

  • Representing Huawei on sanctions and export controls issues in connection with ongoing US Government investigations.
  • Representing five different sanctioned clients in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa in connection with petitioning OFAC to remove them from sanctions lists.
  • Advising multiple financial institutions and financial services providers on sanctions and AML compliance and investigations and responses to OFAC subpoenas.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jeremy B. Zucker

Other key lawyers

Darshak Dholakia, Hrishikesh Hari