Ben Cote

Partner

As a partner in Pillsbury’s International Trade practice, Ben advises clients on six continents on export controls and embargoes, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), facility security clearances and foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) mitigation, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Section 232 national security investigations, trade remedy proceedings, customs and supply chain. He has added particular value for clients in areas where these different regimes intersect.

Recognized by Chambers USA, WorldECR, Legal 500 and Super Lawyers, he is a go-to attorney for export controls and embargoes, with substantial experience in areas related to satellites, unmanned aerial systems, defense, humanitarian demining and security services, encryption, electronics and semiconductors, and software. Ben has been actively involved with the U.S. Council for International Business, Satellite Industries Association and the Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce

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