Practice Areas

The United States government regulates exports of goods and technology from the United States for three primary reasons: to restrict the flow of goods and technology which could make a significant contribution to the potential of countries and organizations that threaten the national security of the United States; to advance the foreign policy goals of the United States; and to preserve supplies of scarce materials.

The United States implements these policies by authorizing U.S. government agencies to promulgate regulations controlling exports of goods or technology subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. The principal U.S. agency responsible for regulating exports is the Bureau of Industry and Security, an agency of the United States Department of Commerce (“DOC”). Other U.S. government agencies with responsibility for export controls include the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (munitions) and the Department of Energy (nuclear equipment).

The United States is continuously revising its export controls to accommodate technological, political and economic developments in world trade. We help clients to cope with constantly evolving export control regulations by developing export control compliance programs, obtaining licenses needed to export advanced technology, and counseling clients on how to avoid running afoul of U.S. export control laws.