For many reasons, unfortunately there are many U.S and European export controls that companies need to abide by when exporting to Lebanon or the Middle East, for a number of Items including defense, controlled items and security, specific export Licenses are required.
That’s from one side, from the other side a lot of Lebanese individuals or companies are under OFAC sanctions or blacklisted for many reasons.
Achraf A Safieddine is an accredited US export compliance professional since 2017.
We may be among a handful of Law firms in the Middle East that can help clients comply with US and EU restrictions on exports and re-exports of goods, software and technology. That includes commercial, dual-use and military controls, controls on “deemed exports,” and restrictions on dealings with embargoed and sanctioned countries and trading partners. Because we are in frequent contact with export control and embargo regulators, our team understands how agencies may interpret and enforce regulations in specific circumstances. Our work includes:
- Developing and implementing internal compliance programs to reduce the risk of export control and sanctions violations by establishing compliance policies, internal training programs, compliance certification instruments and internal auditor evaluations of export control and sanctions compliance measures
- Advising on particular export, re-export and investment transactions to ensure compliance with applicable controls and sanctions
- Filing and facilitating export license, commodity classification and embargo license applications
- Representing clients in regulatory proceedings and enforcement actions brought under voluntary disclosures to, and penalty actions by, such agencies as the US Department of Commerce, the US Department of State, the US Department of the Treasury and the European Commission Advising on mergers and acquisitions of companies engaged in export business or international projects by helping clients perform effective due diligence on the compliance history and internal compliance processes of target companies and integrating the acquired business into our clients’ compliance programs
Advising on mergers and acquisitions of companies engaged in export business or international projects by helping clients perform effective due diligence on the compliance history and internal compliance processes of target companies and integrating the acquired business into our clients’ compliance programs.