How can companies prepare in an era of increased sanctions enforcement and investigations? In this video, partners Kerry Contini and Alex Lamy share their advice to companies navigating the rapidly evolving sanctions landscape. As rules become more restrictive, companies should brace themselves for increased compliance risks and routinely review their compliance programs. It is also critical to prepare for cross-border investigations that require a technical understanding of the nuanced rules and their interplay across multiple jurisdictions. Watch the full video here.
Sanctions Enforcement & Investigations: Three things companies should be doing now
By Kerry B. Contini and Alexandre (Alex) Lamy 1 Min ReadCategories:
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Kerry B. Contini
Ms. Contini focuses her practice on export controls, trade sanctions, and anti-boycott laws. This includes advising US and multinational companies on trade compliance programs, risk assessments, licensing, review of proposed transactions and enforcement matters. Ms. Contini works regularly with companies across a wide range of industries, including the pharmaceutical/medical device, oil and gas, and nuclear sectors.
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Alexandre (Alex) Lamy
Alex advises clients on compliance with US export controls, trade and economic sanctions, export controls (Export Administration Regulations (EAR); International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) and antiboycott controls. He counsels on and prepares filings to submit to the US Government's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) with respect to the acquisition of US enterprises by non-US interests. Moreover, Alex advises US and non-US companies in the context of licensing, enforcement actions, internal investigations, compliance audits, mergers and acquisitions and other cross-border transactions, and the design, implementation, and administration of compliance programs. He has negotiated enforcement settlements related to both US sanctions and the EAR.