Partner William McGlone Honored for Sanctions Work

Global Co-Chair of Latham’ Export Controls, Economic Sanctions & Customs Practice William McGlone, has been named to Global Investigations Review’s (GIR) list of the most respected sanctions lawyers in Washington, D.C., which highlights the “D.C. sanctions lawyers to have on speed dial.” This is the first year GIR has honored the District’s elite trade sanctions lawyers.

McGlone was recognized by GIR for being a leading practitioner in the field of export controls and economic sanctions. His practice focuses on legal, policy, and enforcement issues arising under United States export controls, trade and economic sanctions, and other laws governing cross-border transactions. McGlone advises on sanctions administered by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), US antiboycott laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and multilateral trade controls. His work in these areas involves analysis of proposed transactions and business relationships; securing government approvals; due diligence in mergers and acquisitions; design, implementation, and review of compliance programs; training; internal investigations and voluntary disclosures; and responding to government investigations and enforcement actions.