WilmerHale stands out for its ‘combination of expertise on trade compliance laws in the US, UK and EU, with a practical mindset on implementation’. The group is additionally distinguished by its ability to draw on the firm’s premier white-collar criminal defense practice for support in complex investigations and enforcement matters. Washington DC-based senior counsel Ronald Meltzer is a high-profile expert in export and economic sanctions matters, where he provides ’clear, practical advice assessing not just the legal but other risks associated with proposed actions’. Michael Dawson, also in Washington DC, is a specialist in regulatory compliance matters concerning financial and technology clients, while New York-based up-and-coming partner Zachary Goldman has extensive experience in representing fintech entities on sanctions-risk management. On the customs front, Washington DC-based trade litigator Jeffrey Kessler has experience in customs matters and forced labor-related laws.
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‘WilmerHale has a dedicated team that focuses on economic sanctions and export controls. This team is experienced in this area and very knowledgeable. Its advice is always tailored to the specifics/needs of the client. Also, throughout our cooperation, it was available to provide us support as needed.’
‘Ronald Meltzer and Zachary Goldman are real experts in this area: very knowledgeable, with very rich experience in advising various clients on such matters; strong awareness of regulator's focus due to its experience of dealing with the relevant regulators; always aims to provide business-oriented advice.’
‘We value the team for its combination of expertise on trade compliance laws in the US, UK and EU, with a practical mindset on implementation of compliance.’
‘Ronald Meltzer has a deep understanding of US sanctions and trade controls. He knows our business, and the environments it operates in, and always gives clear, practical advice assessing not just the legal but other risks associated with proposed actions. If he can answer a question in one sentence, he does.’
Key clients
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- US Apparel Company
- Global Automotive Manufacturer
- American Electronics Company
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Ronald Meltzer