Capabilities

Global business is increasingly shaped by regulatory frameworks tied to national security, trade policy, and geopolitical risk.

ELLKHO advises companies, investors, and institutions on the legal and regulatory issues that affect cross-border operations, transactions, and investments.

Our work spans the full spectrum of U.S. international trade and national security law — from sanctions and export controls to foreign investment, customs, and data security — with a focus on delivering clear, practical guidance in complex environments. 

Clients engage us to assess risk, structure compliant solutions, and move forward with confidence.

OUR Core Capabilities

Economic Sanctions

Advising on U.S., UN, and multilateral sanctions regimes, including on compliance, licensing, enforcement, and investigations.

We work with clients navigating high-risk jurisdictions, restricted counterparties, and complex transactional exposure — providing practical guidance aligned with OFAC, BIS, U.S. Department of State requirements.

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Export Controls

Guidance on U.S. export control laws, including the EAR and ITAR, for companies operating across borders and developing or transferring controlled technologies.

We advise on classification, licensing, technology transfers, and compliance program development, with a focus on enabling commercial activity while managing regulatory risk.

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National Security & Foreign Investment

Strategic counsel on cross-border investment and transaction risk involving U.S. national security frameworks, including the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP).

We assist clients in assessing jurisdictional risk, structuring transactions, preparing filings, and navigating interactions with U.S. government authorities.

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Customs & Imports

Advising on U.S. customs and import regulations as a core component of supply chain strategy, cost management, and compliance.

Our work includes tariff classification, valuation, country-of-origin analysis, duty mitigation strategies, and responses to CBP audits and enforcement actions.

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Data Privacy & Security

Counsel on emerging U.S. national security restrictions related to cross-border data transfers and foreign access to sensitive data.

We advise on applicability, risk assessments, and structuring strategies under evolving frameworks such as the Department of Justice Data Security Program.

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Customs & Imports
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Data Privacy & Security
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HOW WE WORK

Integrated, Practical, and Business-Focused

Our role is not limited to identifying legal risk — it is to help clients operate within it.

We work closely with:
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● Legal and compliance teams
● Executive leadership
● Corporate development and investment teams
● Operations, engineering, and product teams

to ensure regulatory considerations are embedded into real-world decision-making.

When Clients Engage Us