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The representation included review of customer due-diligence policies and procedures as well as sales contracts for the purposes of export controls and sanctions compliance.{{ FIELD }}Sajid Ahmed is a Partner in the London office of King \u0026amp; Spalding.  He specialises in international arbitration and trade matters. \nSajid’s cases are typically high-value complex disputes, often dealing with political, commercial and/or social issues involving State owned entities and governments.  Sajid represents both claimants and respondents in arbitral proceedings under all the major arbitral rules and institutions including the ICC, LCIA, ICSID and UNCITRAL. While sector agnostic, Sajid is particularly well-known for handling disputes in energy, mining, life sciences, financial services, and media where he is listed as a “name to note”.  Although experienced across various geographies, Sajid is prominently known for his disputes work in India, Turkey and Central Asia. Correspondingly, Sajid's global clientele include multi-nationals and State/State entities in those regions.  As a recipient of a number of recognitions from legal directories and industry commentators over the years,  Sajid is described as having “indispensable leadership” (IBLJ (2022)) and as being “an excellent lawyer with good business acumen and understands client’s perspective and overall business context and comes out with pragmatic solutions” (Legal 500 UK, 2021).\nSajid also has notable experience in international trade matters including export controls and sanctions. He assists clients prepare disclosures of export control and economic sanctions laws violations and represents them in regulatory investigations. Sajid Ahmed Partner “Indispensable Leadership”  India Business Law Journal (2022) Recognized as “an excellent lawyer with good business acumen\" LEGAL 500, 2021 \"Understands client’s perspective and overall business context and comes out with pragmatic solutions\"  Legal 500, 2021 Recognized as “a name to note” LEGAL 500, 2021 Law Society of England and Wales Recent Representations – Arbitration MattersAn Asian Exploration \u0026amp; Production company in an ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitration against the Government of India with respect to cross-boundary gas migration issues. An Indian pharmaceuticals company in a LCIA arbitration in London against a major Canadian generics producer with respect to a breach of exclusivity provisions in a licence agreement. A significant oil \u0026amp; gas company in two ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitrations against an Asian sovereign state, one relating to the company’s right to cost recovery under a PSC and the other relating to gas pricing. The Republic of Turkey and Turkish state-owned entity BOTAS in an ICC arbitration in Paris against the Republic of Iraq in relation to a dispute concerning an intergovernmental pipeline agreement. A significant Turkish E\u0026amp;P company against the Republic of Kazakhstan in an ICSID arbitration brought under the Turkey–Kazakhstan bilateral investment treaty relating to a tax stabilization clause. An Indian electrical engineering company in an ICC arbitration in London against a UK company involving claims of defective products provided pursuant to a Supply Agreement. A multinational life sciences company against a US company in an ICC arbitration in London concerning a breach of a licence agreement with respect to the marketing of a biopharmaceutical product. A significant Asian company in an LCIA arbitration in London against a U.S. investment bank relating to breaches of a services agreement in connection with an M\u0026amp;A deal. 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A significant aircraft manufacturer on export sales of aircraft and aircraft parts from certain EU countries to the Middle East region and South America. An aerospace client in its UK voluntary self-disclosures due to potential violation of UK/EU export control rules. 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Petroleum and the company. \u0026nbsp;Mr. Alarfaj has over 22 years\u0026rsquo; experience in the region and is an advisor on various corporate matters, including merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial contracts, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets transactions and private equity transactions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has handled matters for international lenders and sponsors to major Saudi project and commercial and Islamic-compliant financings. Mr. Alarfaj also has experience handling complex cases before Saudi courts and tribunals. Mr. Alarfaj is actively involved in advising Saudi and foreign clients on a wide range of Saudi Arabian corporate, Sharia, and commercial law issues.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Alarfaj has extensive experience in disputes, including arbitration and mediation. He is frequently appointed as an expert witness on matters pertaining to Saudi law before courts and tribunals in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. 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He has a proven track record handling hard-to-win technology cases for some of the world’s leading companies and newest disruptive technology companies. His cases often break new ground in undefined areas of the law or are existential disputes for product lines and new business models. Clients frequently turn to Neel shortly before trial to take over hard-to-win cases. Neel has substantial expertise handling disputes related to patents, trade secrets, copyrights, internet law, and complex commercial technology issues. \nNeel has led matters for some of Silicon Valley’s most legendary companies in their most significant technology disputes including groundbreaking cases for Facebook, Oracle, eBay, NVIDIA, LinkedIn, Logitech, and others. Notably, Neel defended Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook in the famed Winklevoss case that later served as the inspiration for the Academy Award winning film “The Social Network.” He helped develop and then later defended eBay with respect to its online transaction business model, creating important fundamental law that validated internet business models related to user generated content. He has prosecuted, defended and tried cases involving global patent litigation for NVIDIA as part of the smartphone patent wars. He also represented Anthony Levandowski, the star engineer at the center of the complex intellectual property dispute between Google and Uber related to self-driving car technology. \nNeel previously clerked for the Honorable Patricia V. Trumbell in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the Honorable Chief Justice Mary Mullarkey in the Colorado Supreme Court. \nNeel has been recognized as a top IP litigator and trailblazer by Intellectual Asset Management, Managing IP, Chambers, Benchmark Litigation, National Law Journal, the Daily Journal, LawDragon and the IAM Global Leaders Guide. Chambers USA has described him as being “singled out for his abilities acting for hi-tech companies in patent infringement claims,” with “the ability to think outside the box” as well as having “in depth knowledge of patent law.” In addition, Chambers USA refers to him as being “knowledgeable, quick to learn, and truly innovative,” with providing “practical, business-minded patent advice” and a sensitivity “to the business objectives of patent litigation.\" Chambers Global recently recognized Neel as being “sought-after” and “valued for his strategic approach to contentious matters and his strong courtroom advocacy.” Chambers Global further stated that his peers say, “He is an outstanding lawyer who is beloved by his clients. He always puts in extra effort and really knows the law.” Most recently, IAM 1000 highlighted Neel as someone who “gives terrific legal advice and has seen a lot of success in court,” also remarking that “he exudes friendliness and confidence, and has the right personality to remain at the top.” Neel has also been recognized by U.S. News — Best Lawyers in the field of patent and intellectual property litigation. In 2019, “Best Lawyers” named Neel the Trade Secret Lawyer of the Year. He was also named to the 2020 Lawyers of Color Power List and recognized by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association as a 2019 MCCA Rainmaker. Neel has also been repeatedly recognized as one of California’s Top 100 lawyers by the Daily Journal, as one of the top 500 Cyberlawyers by Law Dragon, and has been repeatedly recognized as a leading lawyer in commercial litigation.  Neel has also been recognized for lifetime achievement by Narika, a Bay Area-based organization that promotes women's independence, economic empowerment, and well-being by helping domestic violence survivors with advocacy, support, and education. \nNeel serves or has served on numerous highly influential boards including serving as the President of the Board of Advisors of Vanderbilt University School of Law. For 23 years, he served on the Board of Directors of the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley. He currently serves on the boards of the Asian Pacific Fund, the Humane Society of Silicon Valley, the South Asian American Justice Collective, and AccessLex. He has also served on the National Advisory Committee of the National South Asian Bar Association. 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A former senior executive, general counsel, and chief compliance officer at public and private equity–backed companies, Bill brings pragmatic judgment to complex, business critical matters. \nBill brings a wealth of private practice and in-house experience to achieve outstanding, expedient, and cost effective solutions to his clients’ most challenging and complex legal and business needs.  His colleagues and clients praise him for his business acumen, and choose to work with him because of the significant legal and business value he provides as a trusted advisor to many of the largest global public and private entities.\nBill defends clients in criminal and civil investigations involving alleged regulatory violations, such as fraud, false statements, obstruction, and internal controls failures, and guides matters from scoping and preservation through interviews, disclosures, strategy, and resolution. He coordinates closely with boards, audit committees, and senior leadership to protect privilege, mitigate collateral consequences, and preserve enterprise value.\nOn the counseling side, Bill advises on national security compliance (including classified contract and facility clearance obligations and sensitive technology controls) and government contracts issues (ethics and compliance programs, mandatory disclosures, procurement integrity, cost and pricing, False Claims Act risk, and suspension and debarment). He counsels aviation and aerospace clients on FAA, DOT, and TSA requirements, safety and operational compliance, economic licensing, consumer protection rules, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure obligations, security programs and directives, and incident response and regulator engagement. He also advises on anticorruption, sanctions, and export controls, including FCPA, U.S. sanctions, voluntary self-disclosures and licensing, and ITAR/EAR matters.\nClients rely on Bill for strategic, measured advocacy in sensitive matters with overlapping criminal, civil, and regulatory dimensions. He is known for clear communication with boards and C-suites, practical risk assessments, and the ability to coordinate complex, cross-border matters involving multiple agencies and legal regimes. Partner Momentum Global Anti-Corruption Advisory Board  Pomona College  Harvard University Harvard Law School U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Massachusetts Texas Children at Risk – Member of the Board of Directors Executive Service Corps – Member of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Momentum Anti-Corruption Advisory Board Assisted a client in the take private purchase of an amphibious warship manufacturer. Advised a client in relation to an acquisition of a former U.S. Naval Base in the Philippines. Assisted media companies obtain licenses for military grade protective equipment in Ukraine. Defended a military contractor in relation to federal criminal charges stemming from actions in Iraq. Represented a military contractor in relation to multiple regulatory issues relating to conduct in Iraq. Advised global consulting company on matters relating to data transformation, cyber security and privacy, and data integrity best practices Led internal controls investigations and remediation projects for several private equity owned portfolio companies Advised large chemical manufacturer on US export control laws, including issues of self-disclosure, agency advocacy, ECCN classifications, and BIS licensing requirements/exceptions Led investigation on behalf of a national consumer products company into compliance with U.S. consumer protection laws, including issues relating to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), American with Disabilities Act (ADA), bankruptcy, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP), data privacy, and anti-retaliation statutes. 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A data transfer tool we developed was used for assessing and documenting the steps undertaken to authorize the data transfers to take place on the basis of standard contractual clauses. * Contributed (in a personal capacity) to the INTERLINK consortium, a Horizon 2020 project, aiming at developing a new collaborative governance model between administrations and private partners, including citizens. 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Ford Motor Company\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(DDE) \u0026mdash; Counsel for Defendant Ford Motor Company in multi-forum dispute over Ford EcoBoost engine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaurine (2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid), Methods of Production and Processes for Making the Same, and Products Containing the Same\u003c/em\u003e, 337-TA-1146 (ITC) \u0026mdash; Counsel for Respondent Fuchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in case involving successful request for 100-day proceeding on Domestic Industry, resulting in withdrawal of the complaint\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same\u003c/em\u003e, 337-TA-1105 (ITC) \u0026ndash; Counsel for Respondent Rockwell Automation, Inc. in case involving antitrust allegations under the Sherman Act, resulting in successful defense and withdrawal of the Complaint\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Subsea Telecommunicaton Systems and Components Thereof\u003c/em\u003e, 337-TA-1098 (ITC) \u0026mdash; Counsel for Respondent Nokia in case brought by Xtera, Inc. resulting in a finding of no violation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Industrial Automation Systems and Components Thereof\u003c/em\u003e, 337-TA-1074 (ITC) \u0026mdash; Counsel for Complainant Rockwell Automation, Inc. in case involving grey market goods, resulting in a finding of violation and entry of a general exclusion order\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHybrid Electric Vehicles and Components Thereof\u003c/em\u003e, 337-TA-1042 (ITC) \u0026mdash; Counsel for Respondent Ford Motor Company in case against Paice LLC and the Abell Foundation, Inc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eK2M, Inc.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ev. 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Ford Motor Company (DDE) — Counsel for Defendant Ford Motor Company in multi-forum dispute over Ford EcoBoost engine{{ FIELD }}Taurine (2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid), Methods of Production and Processes for Making the Same, and Products Containing the Same, 337-TA-1146 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Fuchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in case involving successful request for 100-day proceeding on Domestic Industry, resulting in withdrawal of the complaint{{ FIELD }}Certain Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same, 337-TA-1105 (ITC) – Counsel for Respondent Rockwell Automation, Inc. in case involving antitrust allegations under the Sherman Act, resulting in successful defense and withdrawal of the Complaint{{ FIELD }}Certain Subsea Telecommunicaton Systems and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1098 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Nokia in case brought by Xtera, Inc. resulting in a finding of no violation{{ FIELD }}Certain Industrial Automation Systems and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1074 (ITC) — Counsel for Complainant Rockwell Automation, Inc. in case involving grey market goods, resulting in a finding of violation and entry of a general exclusion order{{ FIELD }}Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1042 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Ford Motor Company in case against Paice LLC and the Abell Foundation, Inc.{{ FIELD }}K2M, Inc. v. OrthoPediatrics Corp. et al. (DDE) — Counsel for K2M, Inc. (acquired by Stryker in 2018) in trademark case related to competing “JIMINY” and “CRICKET” products, resulting in favorable settlement{{ FIELD }}Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1038/1039 (ITC) — Counsel for Complainant Nokia Technologies Oy in bifurcated patent cases, resulting in favorable settlement{{ FIELD }}Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Products, 337-TA-1002 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Jiangsu Shagang International Trade Co., Ltd. in case involving antitrust and unfair tariff evasion, resulting in successful defense and dismissal of Complaint{{ FIELD }}Automated Teller Machines, ATM Modules, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same, 337-TA-972/989 (ITC) — Counsel for Diebold Nixdorf in offensive and defensive cases against competitor Nautilus Hyosung{{ FIELD }}Diebold, Inc. v. Content Extraction and Transmission LLC (DNJ) — Counsel for Diebold in declaratory judgment action involving tortious interference and violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (\"RICO\") Act, resulting in finding of patent invalidity{{ FIELD }}Brian Hill handles litigation for innovative companies, with an emphasis on cross-border technology disputes.  By focusing on clients’ key objectives, Brian brings a strategic approach to resolving unfair competition and intellectual property cases. \nBrian is a technology litigator and partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding's intellectual property group. He has achieved outstanding results in cases involving patent and trademark infringement, unfair competition under the Lanham Act, and counterfeit goods.\nBrian focuses a significant portion of his practice on unfair import investigations at the U.S. International Trade Commission.  Brian has represented Complainants and Respondents in all phases of Section 337 disputes, from conception through enforcement proceedings and before U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Brian has been recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” by Legal 500 and is a regular speaker on issues involving Section 337.\nFor example, Brian has helped clients obtain general exclusion orders on three separate occasions and regularly helps clients defeat exclusion orders sought by others. In one instance, he helped a leading pharmaceutical company devise a strategy for curbing imports of counterfeit drugs. In district court, Brian argued and successfully avoided transfer of a consolidated group of patent cases, resulting in favorable settlements.\nBrian has a background in physics and routinely handles cases involving complex technology, including telecommunications, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.  Brian was previously a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding's market leading International Trade group.  Before joining the firm, Brian was a patent examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He was also an attorney at the ITC. 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Ford Motor Company (DDE) — Counsel for Defendant Ford Motor Company in multi-forum dispute over Ford EcoBoost engine Taurine (2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid), Methods of Production and Processes for Making the Same, and Products Containing the Same, 337-TA-1146 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Fuchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in case involving successful request for 100-day proceeding on Domestic Industry, resulting in withdrawal of the complaint Certain Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same, 337-TA-1105 (ITC) – Counsel for Respondent Rockwell Automation, Inc. in case involving antitrust allegations under the Sherman Act, resulting in successful defense and withdrawal of the Complaint Certain Subsea Telecommunicaton Systems and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1098 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Nokia in case brought by Xtera, Inc. resulting in a finding of no violation Certain Industrial Automation Systems and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1074 (ITC) — Counsel for Complainant Rockwell Automation, Inc. in case involving grey market goods, resulting in a finding of violation and entry of a general exclusion order Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1042 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Ford Motor Company in case against Paice LLC and the Abell Foundation, Inc. K2M, Inc. v. OrthoPediatrics Corp. et al. (DDE) — Counsel for K2M, Inc. (acquired by Stryker in 2018) in trademark case related to competing “JIMINY” and “CRICKET” products, resulting in favorable settlement Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1038/1039 (ITC) — Counsel for Complainant Nokia Technologies Oy in bifurcated patent cases, resulting in favorable settlement Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Products, 337-TA-1002 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Jiangsu Shagang International Trade Co., Ltd. in case involving antitrust and unfair tariff evasion, resulting in successful defense and dismissal of Complaint Automated Teller Machines, ATM Modules, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same, 337-TA-972/989 (ITC) — Counsel for Diebold Nixdorf in offensive and defensive cases against competitor Nautilus Hyosung Diebold, Inc. v. 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Philip Ludvigson is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s International Trade Group, where he advises clients on national security risks related to foreign direct investment. Phil has held senior roles within the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Homeland Security and draws on his extensive experience to guide clients in resolving a variety of matters, including those related to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector, otherwise known as \u0026ldquo;Team Telecom.\u0026rdquo;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Phil was the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Investment Security at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 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Philip Ludvigson is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s International Trade Group, where he advises clients on national security risks related to foreign direct investment. Phil has held senior roles within the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Homeland Security and draws on his extensive experience to guide clients in resolving a variety of matters, including those related to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector, otherwise known as “Team Telecom.”\nPrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Phil was the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Investment Security at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He also served as the Director for Monitoring \u0026amp; Enforcement—the first person in Treasury’s history ever to hold that role—and built the office that pursues CFIUS non-notified transactions and oversees all CFIUS mitigation measures, including compliance monitoring and enforcement actions. Phil also coordinated Treasury’s advisory role in Team Telecom. Before joining Treasury, Phil held various roles at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including serving as the Acting Director of Foreign Investment Risk Management, where he led all aspects of the agency’s participation in CFIUS and Team Telecom, and as Senior Counsel at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). He also practiced law for several years in the Washington, D.C. office of an AmLaw 50 firm, focusing on government contracts, security clearances, and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence issues. 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