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Investigations Export Controls, Sanctions & Trade

Law & Forensics investigates potential violations of export control laws, OFAC-administered sanctions programs, and trade regulations, helping organizations identify compliance gaps and respond to government inquiries with regulatory-aligned investigation and remediation.

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What we do

  • Violation Investigations

    We examine transaction records, end-use certifications, customer due diligence files, and shipping documentation to identify compliance gaps and potential violations of export control and sanctions regimes.

  • Restricted Parties and Controlled Technology

    Our investigations address matters involving restricted jurisdictions, embargoed countries, specially designated nationals, and controlled commodities and technologies, including emerging technology compliance requirements.

  • Internal Compliance Reviews

    We help organizations conduct internal compliance reviews, assess existing controls, and design corrective action plans aligned with applicable national security and trade regulations.

  • Government Inquiry Response

    Our team supports organizations responding to federal inquiries and enforcement actions, including the development of voluntary disclosure strategies in coordination with outside counsel.

  • Former Regulatory Attorneys

    Our team includes former SEC senior attorneys with extensive regulatory enforcement experience and professionals who have designed and led comprehensive national security compliance programs.

  • Expert Analysis and Remediation

    We provide expert analysis to support defense strategies in enforcement actions and work with legal counsel to develop comprehensive compliance remediation programs.

Frequently asked questions

What types of export and sanctions matters do you investigate?

We investigate potential violations of export control laws, sanctions programs administered by OFAC, and trade regulations, including matters involving restricted jurisdictions, embargoed countries, specially designated nationals, and controlled commodities and technologies.

What records do your investigations examine?

Our investigations review transaction records, end-use certifications, customer due diligence files, and shipping documentation to identify compliance gaps and potential violations.

Who conducts these investigations?

Our team includes former SEC senior attorneys with extensive regulatory enforcement experience and professionals who have designed, developed, and led comprehensive national security compliance programs, bringing a sophisticated understanding of international law and emerging technology compliance.

How do you support a response to a government inquiry?

We conduct the underlying investigation, identify licensing and compliance gaps, and work with outside counsel to develop response strategies, including voluntary disclosure approaches and corrective action plans that can reduce exposure and strengthen the compliance program.

Do you help remediate compliance programs after a violation is found?

Yes. We help organizations implement corrective action plans and work with legal counsel to develop comprehensive compliance remediation programs aligned with applicable regulatory requirements.

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