Holland & Knight has strengthened its international trade practice with the addition of well-known trade practitioners Tahlia Townsend and Daniel Goren as partners in its Stamford office.
“Tahlia and Dan represent integral building blocks for our team, contributing enhanced capabilities and prestige to an already strong export controls and sanctions practice,” said Ron Oleynik, co-head of the firm’s international trade practice.
“Tahlia and Dan’s robust client base across a variety of industries, including the defense and national security sectors, create strong synergies with our existing practice. We are thrilled to welcome them to Holland & Knight,” said Robert Friedman, co-head of the firm’s international trade practice.
Townsend and Goren advise a wide range of U.S. and international companies on compliance with U.S. export controls (ITAR and EAR), U.S. financial sanctions (OFAC), and U.S. foreign investment regulations (CFIUS). They provide a full spectrum of trade compliance services, including high-stakes investigations, disclosures and defense against government enforcement actions. Their experience extends to global M&A due diligence, preparation of notifications to CFIUS, complex product classifications, licensing and the design and implementation of effective compliance programs.
Their additions follow that of partner Christopher Stagg, who joined Holland & Knight’s Tysons, Virginia, office in December.
Townsend’s clients include major global defense and aerospace companies, international financial institutions, global hi tech and electronics manufacturers, (re)insurers, venture capital and private equity, law firms, news media, universities and foreign sovereign entities. She received a J.D. degree from Yale Law School and an undergraduate degree in physics and chemistry.
Goren works with a broad range of clients such as cutting-edge emerging technology companies, large electronics manufacturers and Fortune 50 aerospace and defense contractors. He also brings vast experience in guiding clients through highly technical export classifications across a broad range of product categories. Goren co-teaches a course on International Trade Compliance at the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he received a J.D. degree. He earned his M.S. degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.
Founded in 1889, Holland & Knight is a global law firm with approximately 2,200 lawyers and other professionals in 35 offices worldwide. The firm’s lawyers and advisors provide representation in litigation, corporate and finance, real estate, health care and governmental matters.
