Dispute resolution: compliance and investigations

DLA Piper

DLA Piper has a strong focus on economic sanctions and export controls, offering expert advice on complex, cross-border investigations and compliance issues. The team is also well-placed to handle a broad range of matters including fraud, bribery, money laundering, sanctions breaches, cyber-security issues, and supply chain and ESG concerns. Group lead Andrew Mackenzie is recognised for his skill in commercial litigation, while co-lead Adam Vause leverages over twenty years of investigative experience to comprehensively advise a strong roster of international and regional clients on regulatory and compliance issues and reporting obligations to regulators in a number of jurisdictions. Ramsey Jurdi is praised as a ‘highly knowledgeable partner with a practical, proactive approach’ and acts on regulatory and enforcement matters arising from economic sanctions. Laura Shingler also comes recommended.

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Testimonials

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'Research capacity, knowledge of the regulations, availability, flexibility, client orientation.'
'The team, especially Ramsey Jurdi, really knows how to connect with clients and understands the difference sometimes between legal theories and commercial practice. They give real-life solutions to real-life issues.'
'Ramsey Jurdi is my client relationship partner, and he is always available to take a call, have a conversation, and really dive into understanding the issue and putting themselves in the client's shoes.'
'DLA has been a key legal partner to us over the years, providing general legal support with a focus on trade compliance. Their pragmatic and practical approach provides clear guidance, which in turn allows us to make sound and prompt decisions when needed.'
'Ramsey Jurdi and his team understand our need for straightforward legal advice based on our company's inner workings. They dedicate time to thoroughly comprehend our objectives and difficulties in order to offer suitable solutions. The team is very responsive, which is crucial to our operations.'
'Ramsey Jurdi's team is readily available with up-to-date insights and practical advice. Knowledgeable across the full range of sanctions compliance matters and with broad expertise encompassing UK, US, and EU sanctions.'
'Ramsey Jurdi is a highly knowledgeable partner with a practical, proactive approach.'

Work highlights

Advice to a leading global medical services group in connection with the development and protection of a new state-of-the-art medical technology suite.
Providing advice to the International Olympic Committee in connection to the design and compliance control of its sophisticated electronic devices for e-marketing and data management systems in the context of upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Gangwon 2024 Youth Games.
Providing ongoing regulatory advice to Winama on gambling, advertising, data protection, consumer protection matters, AML and on the new responsible gambling Royal Decree.

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