GvW Graf von Westphalen’s Brussels Lawyers recommended for their expertise in Export Control and Sanctions
International trade journal World ECR (World Export Control Review) has listed GvW Graf von Westphalen as the only German law firm in Brussels for the areas export control and sanctions. In the feature „Special focus: Brussels“, the independent editorial department describes GvW’s Brussels lawyers’ wide range of expertise in this subject area. It is emphasized in particular that the firm initiated and significantly influenced important legal developments regarding embargos and sanctions.
Dr. Lothar Harings is the partner in charge of the Brussels office. From the firm’s offices in Hamburg and Brussels, he leads the customs and export trade team of ten together with his partner Marian Niestedt. The firm was able to recruit Michael Lux, proven Brussels expert in customs law, who was head of division in the EU commission for many years (more). Third lawyer in the Brussels office which has existed for more than 21 years now is Philipp Scheel, expert for export control and sanctions.
“We feel encouraged in our efforts in Brussels by this mention”, Dr. Lothar Harings commented on the recommendation. “The entire field of EU export law, customs law, export control, sanctions/embargos, but also antidumping law is becoming increasingly important. With our local office, we have are in close contact with the Commission and the Parliament and can respond to legal developments at an early stage.”
GvW advises its clients in all matters pertaining to customs and export law. The firm advises on concrete projects as well as on compliance issues in these areas; it represents and supports in authorization procedures before the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) as well as the German Central Bank with regard to finance transactions. Services also include representation in criminal and fine proceedings. Clients are companies active in mechanical engineering, in particular oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and chemical industry, healthcare, automotive suppliers, shipping companies as well as banks and insurances.
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