Thaddeus R. McBride

Representative Experience:

Economic Sanctions

• Supported non-U.S. manufacturer in preparing and submitting disclosure to OFAC related to Iran sanctions violation
• Counseled multinational manufacturer on conducting business with restricted parties in Russia
• Advised multinational financial institution in investigation and settlement of OFAC enforcement matter
• Counseled multinational defense contractor in investigating possible sanctions violations caused by a third party representative
• Assisted non-U.S. offshore drilling company conduct internal investigation of potential U.S. sanctions violations, including preparing a voluntary disclosure to OFAC
• Advised U.S. medical devices company on obtaining OFAC licenses for exports to Iran under the Ag-Med program
• Assisted U.S. financial services company understand and address sanctions compliance issues related to overseas lease of U.S. aircraft
• Counseled U.S. oilfield services company on compliance with U.S. sanctions on Burma (Myanmar)
• Represented U.S. research university in submitting voluntary disclosure to OFAC related to Cuba travel
• Counseled U.S. pharmaceutical company in investigation and disclosure to OFAC of possible sanctions violations
• Advised non-U.S. aviation company on U.S. sanctions implications of conducting business in Cuba

Export Controls

• Represented U.S. defense contractor in conducting internal investigation and making voluntary disclosure of export violation to U.S. State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
• Counseled U.S. oilfield services company on U.S. export law issues related to offshore drilling rigs
• Advised automobile manufacturer on export compliance, including developing and presenting comprehensive compliance training to company’s U.S. and non-U.S. personnel
• Represented U.S. manufacturer in responding to and negotiating penalties in BIS enforcement matter
• Advised U.S. research university on technology and deemed export issues related to non-U.S. students and faculty
• Counseled U.S. defense contractor in internal review and revision of export compliance policies
• Assisted multinational manufacturer understand and comply with technology export issues under EAR and develop compliance provisions for master services agreements
• Developed risk-based approach to export compliance review for U.S. defense contractor

FCPA and Anti-bribery

• Represented U.S. medical devices company in investigation by U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• Advised non-U.S. infrastructure company in connection with World Bank debarment matter
• Created detailed, risk-based compliance matrix for multinational manufacturer to use to determine audit location and priorities
• Counseled U.S. defense contractor in internal investigation of alleged corruption in company’s office in Middle East
• Advised oilfield services company on FCPA compliance due diligence related to acquisition of non-U.S. company in West Africa
• Assisted U.S. logistics company conduct internal review of corruption compliance issues in company’s Asia operations
• Counseled U.S. healthcare company on developing comprehensive anti-corruption compliance policy and procedures
• Developed anti-corruption compliance processes and procedures for multinational financial institution
• Delivered anti-corruption compliance training to employees and officers of multinational manufacturing company

Customs

• Advised multinational manufacturing company in investigation and disclosure of Customs violations
• Counseled U.S. technology company on country of origin classification matter
• Supported high-profile U.S. private equity group in Customs due diligence prior to significant investment
• Assisted well-known U.S. security company on understanding and applying China tariff rules

CFIUS

• Represented publicly traded Hong Kong entity in making CFIUS submissions in connection with acquisition of interests in U.S. natural resources
• Counseled Chinese acquirer of U.S. technology assets throughout CFIUS process, including meeting with the Committee and preparing filing draft and final notices
• Advised publicly-traded Canadian company on CFIUS implications of U.S. acquisition of defense contractor
• Assisted Asian acquirer of U.S. energy interests understand and navigate CFIUS process and follow-up steps necessary to comply with CFIUS conditions

Anti-boycott

• Advised U.S. construction services firm on preparing and submitting voluntary disclosure to U.S. Commerce Department, Office of Anti-boycott Compliance (OAC)
• Helped major U.S. manufacturer understand and respond to potential boycott requests in letters of credit from Gulf States
• Assisted financial services company understand and comply with U.S. anti-boycott obligations
• Counseled U.S. oilfield services company on conducting internal review of compliance with U.S. anti-boycott law
• Represented non-U.S. manufacturer develop anti-boycott compliance policies and training in reviewing and responding to potential boycott requests