Kerry Scarlott counsels organizations of all sizes engaging in activities domestically and abroad regarding international trade matters. He has particularly deep experience counseling technology-based clients on effectively and efficiently navigating the Export Administration Regulations (EAR); the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA); special sanction programs administered by various U.S. government agencies, including the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the National Industry Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); and national security regulations. Kerry regularly represents clients in foreign trade-related matters before U.S. government agencies, including the Departments of Commerce, State, Defense, and Treasury. He also has significant experience advising clients on best practices in the development and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and training, as well as experience executing international trade-related due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions. Kerry also represents companies before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) and assists clients in mitigating foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) as may be required by CFIUS or U.S. national industrial security regulations.
Kerry has particular experience representing the aerospace and defense industries, as well as the optics, photonics, and electronics industries. His depth of experience and industry knowledge, coupled with a hands-on, practical approach, makes Kerry an effective advocate for clients looking to navigate complex regulatory issues in an efficient manner.