International Regulation & Compliance

We have a long history of counseling clients on the scope, meaning, and administration of the legal requirements affecting international business transactions. We understand the subtleties of these requirements, provide candid and sound legal advice, and offer solutions that are sensitive to business objectives. In addition, our attorneys have substantial experience in assisting clients to manage commercial and regulatory risks in international transactions, as well as other issues, including immigration and international fora challenges.

EU and WTO activities affect commercial operations—export controls, economic sanctions, ITAR, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Patriot Act (FinCEN), antiboycott regulations, immigration, and foreign investment review and regulation—across the member states and their trading partners. Our lawyers and regulatory specialists draw on a broad range of knowledge and experience to advise on matters involving national legal systems and on issues raised in the EU and WTO context, in order to promote our clients’ business goals.

Select News & Events

• Steptoe Partner Discusses "How to Develop an Ethical Culture"
• Stephen Heifetz and Marc Frey Join Steptoe & Johnson LLP
• Bulletproof Blog Interviews Lucinda Low About Global Compliance Challenges in 2010
• "Battlespace and Contingency Contracting," International Contracting Week
• "ITAR Compliance - Disclosures and Audits," International Contracting Week
• International Contracting Week: Export Controls, FCPA, FMS
• "The United Kingdom's Anti-Bribery Statute," American Bar Association Roundtable

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Publications

• International Law Advisory - OFAC Issues New Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations
  August 26, 2010
• Export Control Advisory - DDTC Proposes New Regulations Regarding Dual Nationals and Third Country Nationals
  August 12, 2010
• International Law Advisory - OFAC Identifies 21 Entities Owned or Controlled by the Government of Iran
  August 5, 2010
• International Law Advisory - New European Sanctions on Iran Target Insurance, Oil and Gas Goods and Services
  August 3, 2010

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