Global Supply Chain Risk Management
Supply chain integrity is one of the top areas of risk for today’s companies—particularly as they reach across borders and around the world for their sourcing needs—and changes in political and regulatory landscapes can raise risk profiles even higher. Our lawyers help clients strengthen their global supply chain security by advising on potential risks related to export controls, forced labor, and CFIUS compliance, among other areas.
We mitigate disruptions ranging from geopolitical challenges, to foreign influence, to evolving regulations while safeguarding operational continuity and reputation across industries worldwide. Our multidisciplinary, global team offers experience helping to address and overcome complex supply chain issues including those arising in regulatory enforcement, litigation, and cross-border operations.
Our work for clients includes:
- Conducting supply chain risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities tied to foreign adversary concerns and jurisdictional exposure
- Evaluating corporate structures, ownership touchpoints, and foreign partnerships to enhance supply chain risk mitigation strategies
- Addressing regulatory compliance, operational risks, and enforcement actions to help manage supply chain risk analysis and maintain global competitiveness
- Providing critical insights to companies facing scrutiny over foreign ties and control
- Reviewing business operations, R&D activities, and product development origins (e.g., source code creation in restricted jurisdictions) to mitigate risks and maintain compliance
- Responding to US government concerns regarding foreign influence and control
- Analyzing operational risks such as data transmission, shareholder influence, and funding sources to identify vulnerabilities
- Minimizing regulatory scrutiny, avoiding enforcement actions, and shielding supply chain risk mitigation strategies against geopolitical challenges
