Reed Smith LLP’s international-facing group stands out for its ‘strength in providing advice with EU, UK and US perspectives included’. The team handles a significant volume of export controls and economic sanctions mandates related to the transport sphere, where it draws on the wider firm’s robust aerospace and shipping practices. Additionally, the manufacturing, energy, financial services and life sciences industries are also key sources of work. The group is steered by Washington DC-based global regulatory enforcement chair Michael Lowell together with the ’very practical’ Leigh Hansson, who splits her time between London and Washington DC.
Testimonials
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‘Michael Lowell leads a very accomplished team that I have had the benefit of working with for several years. Its knowledge of export controls and anticipating change for our business has been exceptional. It has also worked with us to develop a compliance program to ensure that we remain vigilant.’
‘Michael Lowell is an exceptional practitioner. The degree to which he has personally invested in our business and its compliance roadmap has been widely recognized. He is highly responsive, thoughtful and an around-the-corner thinker. Highly commendable.’