Austin is an associate in the Washington D.C. office of Linklaters. Austin’s practice focuses on U.S. regulatory and compliance matters in connection with cross-border transactions, including in the areas of antitrust/competition, foreign investment reviews, economic sanctions, and trade controls. Austin also assists clients in navigating regulatory investigations in these areas. Austin draws on his experience working in the trade, foreign policy, and national security spheres in Washington D.C. and Asia.
Experience highlights:
Major private pension fund: conducting foreign investment and merger control analysis of 40+ jurisdictions in connection with acquisition by portfolio company.
Automotive technology supplier: advising on emerging export controls and sanctions issues.
Automotive manufacturer and financing parties: advising on U.S. sanctions issues, in particular under the Russia sanctions program.
Chemical producer: conducting merger control analysis of 60+ jurisdictions and market analysis for potential acquisition.
Major foodservice and retail technologies company: assisting on compliance with international sanctions regimes and export controls.
International organization: advising on ongoing sanctions compliance issues under multiple regimes.