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Strategic Counsel
at the Intersection of
International Trade, National Security, and Global Business

We advise companies, investors, institutions, and individuals navigating U.S. sanctions, export controls, foreign investment regulations, and cross-border compliance — delivering clear, practical guidance in complex regulatory environments.
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Outside Global Trade Counsel

ELLKHO serves as outside international trade counsel for companies navigating sanctions, export controls, customs, CFIUS, and cross-border regulatory risk.

We provide practical legal guidance that integrates with your legal and business teams.

Whether you need strategic advice on a complex transaction or day-to-day support for global operations, we provide experienced counsel without the cost of a full-time in-house trade lawyer.
INDUSTRIES WE ADVISE

Where Regulatory Complexity Meets Global Opportunity

Technology &
Artificial Intelligence
Semiconductors &
Electronics
Aerospace &
Aviation
Energy &
Infrastructure
Financial Services
& FinTech
E-Commerce &
Logistics
Life Sciences
Media &
Telecommunications
WHY ELLKHO

Practical. Precise.
Commercially Focused.

Regulatory clarity across sanctions, export controls, and national security law
Real-world execution, including licensing, filings, audits, investigations, and enforcement response
Commercial awareness, aligning legal strategy with business objectives
We work directly with legal, compliance, executive, and operational teams to integrate regulatory considerations into decision-making — not slow it down.
OUR APPROACH

Clarity in Complexity

01

Identifying Risk Early

02

Structuring
 Practical Solutions

03

Communicating
Clearly with Regulators

04

Enabling Forward
Momentum
CORE CAPABILITIES

Comprehensive Coverage Across Key Regulatory Areas

01

Economic Sanctions & Trade Enforcement

Advising on U.S. and multilateral sanctions regimes, licensing, enforcement, and compliance strategy. OFAC, U.S. Department of State, UN, EU, and UK.

02

Export Controls (EAR / ITAR)

Guidance on classification, licensing, technology transfer, screening, end-use restrictions, and compliance systems.

03

Foreign Investment & National Security

CFIUS, OISP, and cross-border investment reviews involving foreign ownership, control, influence, and national security considerations.

04

Customs & Import Regulations

Advising on tariff classification, duty exposure, valuation, country-of-origin compliance, and import security programs.

05

Cross-Border Due Diligence

Mapping sanctions exposure, beneficial ownership, forced labor risk, and jurisdictional concerns across transactions and supply chains.
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

Experience in High-Stakes, High-Complexity Matters

Advising multinational companies on sanctions compliance involving high-risk jurisdictions
Structuring cross-border investments requiring CFIUS analysis and filings
Designing global export control compliance programs for advanced technology companies
Securing OFAC and BIS licenses for complex transactions
Conducting internal investigations and voluntary disclosures to mitigate enforcement risk
Advising on customs strategies to reduce duty exposure across global supply chains

Navigate Risk. Move Forward with Confidence.

Whether you are evaluating a transaction, expanding internationally, or responding to a regulatory inquiry, we provide the strategic guidance needed to act decisively.
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