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Foreign trade law

Dentons

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Dentons‘ team impresses with expertise in investment and merger control, which is regularly requested by large corporations in international M&A transactions and joint ventures. Here, FDI expert Maria Brakalova advises clients on German and international foreign trade law matters; she is also experienced in related proceedings and investigations. Other mainstays are export control and sanctions law, where Julia Pfeil is a key contact for economic relations between China, Russia, Europe and the US. Pfeil is the sole practice head, former co-head and compliance expert Andreas Haak joined Pinsent Masons Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater Solicitors Partnerschaft mbB in late 2023.

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  • 'Very good knowledge of information technology in connection with international trade and foreign trade law. Direct, clear communication and quick understanding of the problem.'

  • 'Professional expertise, service orientation, friendly, engaging demeanor.'

  • 'Maria Brakalova has an exceptionally strong knowledge of foreign trade law and is also in charge of supporting ongoing court proceedings in export control.'

Key clients

  • 5NPlus Inc.
  • Arevipharma GmbH
  • Beretta Holding S. A.
  • Britishvolt
  • Deutsche Bahn AG
  • Deutsche Leasing AG
  • Duisburger Hafen AG
  • Flowserve Ahaus GmbH
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology
  • International Chemical Investors Group
  • KPS Capital Partners
  • Resonac
  • Solvay
  • Victoria's Secret
  • Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA

Work highlights

  • Advising Beretta on all legal aspects of the acquisition of the Swiss ammunition manufacturer Ruag Ammotec, including all antitrust and investment law issues in numerous jurisdictions.
  • Advising the International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) on the acquisition of the compound business of Benvic Group SAS from PVC Europe Group Sarl; Examination of numerous jurisdictions from an investment control perspective.
  • Advising Duisburger Hafen AG on investment control issues regarding the sale of shares in Duisburg Gateway Terminal GmbH, operator of the largest container terminal in the European hinterland.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Julia Pfeil

Julia Pfeil

Dentons

Dr. Julia Pfeil is a partner in Dentons’ Frankfurt office. She is a member of the Public Policy and Regulatory practice, and focuses on administrative compliance, in particular on export controls, sanctions and embargos as well as on environmental and technical requirements for industry and products. Julia has extensive experience advising on EU and US sanctions imposed on Iran and Russia. She also assists clients with the development and implementation of compliance programs and during internal or external audits by authorities. In addition, Julia advises clients on questions under environmental laws, including on compliance with environmental and technical requirements for products, such as the EU WEEE, RoHS and REACH/ CLP programs.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Julia Pfeil

Other key lawyers

Maria Brakalova, Gabriele Haas, Clemens Maschke

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