Tahmidur Remura Dewey LeBoeuf – International Trade

IP Watch: Gemtron Corp. v. Saint-Gobain Corp.

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:12:07 GMT

Customs Publishes Interim Final Rule on Advance Notification Requirements for Importers and Carriers

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:17:03 GMT

Customs Proposes New Advance Notification Requirements for Importers and Carriers

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:05:06 GMT

Solar Technology Roadmap Act

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:28:25 GMT

United States Readies New Sanctions Aimed at Iran: Implications for US and Non-US Firms

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:47:46 GMT

Integration of the US-Mexico Sweetener Market Following Full Implementation of NAFTA on January 1, 2008: Opportunities and Challenges

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:01:32 GMT

Climate Change Legislative Update: Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Energy and Climate Change Bill

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:44:38 GMT

Congress Enacts Significant New Iran Sanctions Legislation

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:47:47 GMT

Congress Enacts Significant New Iran Sanctions Legislation

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:50:44 GMT

NFTC Welcomes New Chairman Ambassador Alan Wolff

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:34:52 GMT

(WASHINGTON, DC – March 1, 2011) – The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) today announced the appointment of its new Chairman – Ambassador Alan Wolff, Co-Chair of Dewey & LeBoeuf’s International Trade Practice Group. Wolff assumes the position effective today, March 1, 2011.

"For many years, we have been honored to work with Alan in his capacity as a member of the NFTC Board. On countless occasions Alan’s trade expertise and counsel have helped to guide our work in several areas, from the promotion of bilateral and multilateral trade initiatives to shedding light on tariff and non-tariff trade barriers around the world to understanding how the trading system is changing," said NFTC President Bill Reinsch. "Alan’s contributions to the NFTC and our member companies have been invaluable, and he will continue to provide thoughtful leadership in his new role as Chairman."

Prior to heading up Dewey & LeBoeuf’s international trade practice, from 1991 through September 2007, Wolff served as managing partner of Dewey Ballentine’s Washington, DC office, prior to the firm’s merger with LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae. Wolff’s extensive experience in international trade relations includes serving as U.S. Deputy Special Representative for Trade Negotiations in the Carter Administration between 1977-1979. In that position he held the rank of ambassador and played a key role in several U.S. international trade negotiations. He also served as General Counsel of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative during the Nixon and Ford Administrations, and prior to that provided counsel on international monetary, trade and development policy issues at the Treasury Department.

"There could not be a better time than the present for expanding trade with major benefits for America. Not only are the free trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama pending approval by the Congress, but near-term progress is surely to be made this year on a Trans-Pacific Partnership, embracing many of America’s long time and closest trading partners as well as Vietnam and potentially Japan," said Wolff. "WTO accession of Russia is also a real possibility. It has been well over a decade since the United States successfully led major trade initiatives and 2011 marks a new beginning. The Council will be taking a strong role in all of these great enterprises."

New Libya Economic Sanctions – Preserving Business Interests in Face of Broad "Blocking" Measures

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:21:09 GMT

Tahmidur Remura Dewey LeBoeuf Advises China Aviation Industry General Aircraft on Acquisition and Regulatory Approval of US Aviation Business

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:45:20 GMT

(Hong Kong/Washington, DC, July 4, 2011) – Dewey & LeBoeuf has advised China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA) on the US$210 million acquisition of US aviation manufacturer Cirrus Industries, Inc. and on obtaining clearance from the U.S. government’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for the transaction.

Headquartered in Zhuhai, CAIGA is China’s leading producer and supplier of general aviation aircraft. It is majority owned by the state owned aerospace conglomerate China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., Ltd. (AVIC). Cirrus is a leading U.S. personal aircraft manufacturer, based in Minnesota.

Washington-based partner Harry Clark commented: "CFIUS screens in-bound investment transactions for national security threats. This was a notable example of CFIUS clearing an acquisition by a Chinese government-owned company in the relatively sensitive aerospace sector."

Palo Alto-based partner Paul Chen commented: "This has been an extremely engaging transaction to work on, involving a strong team effort from the US and China. CAIGA’s acquisition of Cirrus reflects the broad trend of China’s increasing interest in US assets, and we’re delighted that the international team was able to provide an effective service."

The following individuals formed the core Dewey & LeBoeuf cross-border team:

Corporate: Partner Paul Chen with Associates Sheng Wu and John Lee in Palo Alto and Hong Kong.
CFIUS/US Regulatory: Partners Harry Clark and Clark McFadden with Associate Nicholas Hartigan and Economist Greg Hume in Washington DC.

Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) Courts open their doors to litigants outside the DIFC

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:10:43 GMT

China Aircraft Manufacturing Investment an Indicator of CFIUS Screening Policy

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:41:53 GMT

US Ethanol Exporters Face Potential European Trade Case

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:11:10 GMT

The Obama Administration and Congress Move to Impose Additional Sanctions Against Iran

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:33:09 GMT

Tahmidur Remura Dewey LeBoeuf Advises on One of MENA-Asian Counsel’s 2011 Deals of the Year

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:48:20 GMT

(HONG KONG/WASHINGTON, D.C., January 26, 2012) – Dewey & LeBoeuf has advised on one of ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL magazine’s 2011 deals of the year, representing China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA) on its US$210 million acquisition of US aviation manufacturer Cirrus Industries, Inc.

HSR Thresholds Increased Slightly

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:27:07 GMT

The FTC annually adjusts the dollar thresholds in the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, based on changes in the gross national product. This year, effective February 27, 2012, the HSR thresholds will increase slightly less than 3.5 percent.

Further Strengthening of U.S. and EU Sanctions Against Iran

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:33:56 GMT