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Globally Recognized Experience in Sanctions & Export Controls

Experienced Attorney Handling Sanctions & Export Controls

Larry E. Christensen partners with foreign law firms who solely require knowledgeable export controls and sanctions due diligence. He steadfastly works to resolve difficult problems that could create millions of dollars in fines, loss of access to the U.S. banking system, and loss of pending mergers. He has ready access to a close network of litigators and other investigators, which he may call upon in cases involving imprisonment or extradition of an executive.

Mr. Christensen also works with corporate general counsels, chief compliance officers, and individual parties whose assets are blocked or frozen, or who face the potential of substantial fines imposed by agencies of the United States Government.

Specific Sanctions, Export Controls & Finance Services

Interpretation of Executive Orders for OFAC and various regulations issued by OFAC, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Defense of administrative charges by OFAC, DDTC, or BIS and related voluntary disclosures

Drafting of delisting petitions and license applications including release of bunds blocked by OFAC

Advice on compliance procedures to minimize the risk of violations of export licensing rules and blocking of funds

Guidance on agency jurisdiction, commodity jurisdiction determinations, and classification of hardware, software, and technical data

Advice on rules regarding filings with the Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and preparation of CFIUS filing for the buyer and seller

Interpretation of political winds of change that may impact long-term capital investments

Discuss Your Sanctions & Export Controls Issues With Larry Christensen

Larry E. Christensen supports you by providing practical advice based upon extensive legal experience with export controls and sanctions matters.