International Trade

With the growth of international trade, the services and experience of the dynamic Fulbright & Jaworski International Trade Group are increasingly valuable to clients with cross-border operations. We have assisted clients with diverse international trade controls matters throughout the world, including:

U.S. Trade Controls

Fulbright's International Trade Group works with domestic and international clients concerning compliance in all areas of U.S. trade controls, including:

• U.S. economic sanctions and embargoes
• U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• Exports of “dual use” goods, software, and technology controlled by the U.S. Commerce Department
• Exports of defense articles, services, and technical data controlled by the U.S. State Department
• U.S. Customs and other controls on imports
• U.S. anti-boycott regulations
• Multilateral, regional, and bilateral trade agreements

Types of Assistance

Fulbright's International Trade Group often works in coordination with lawyers in Fulbright’s foreign locations to assist clients with matters such as:

• Responding to U.S. government investigations
• Representing clients in submissions to the U.S. and other governments
• Appearing before U.S. government departments and agencies
• Performing external audits and investigations
• Developing compliance policies and procedures
• Delivering compliance training

Industries Served

The types of clients we have assisted internationally range from Fortune 500 corporations to small start-up companies, and include organizations in a variety of industries, such as:

• Aviation Manufacturers
• Chemical Producers
• Cosmetics Producers
• Defense Contractors
• High Technology Developers
• Insurance
• Major U.S. Universities
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Oil and Gas Producers
• Oilfield Services Companies
• Research Laboratories

Awards

• Fulbright's Linda Addison and Mark Baker are listed as two of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America by 2006 National Law Journal. Read more . . .