Export Control Expertise
Export controls& dual-use goods
Vasco Avocats supports companies in mastering export control regulations, whether under US EAR, the European dual-use goods regime or French national controls.
Our expertise covers the entire export cycle: from product classification to license procurement, including the implementation of robust compliance programs.
Key Regulations Mastered
EAR
Export Administration Regulations
US regulations on exports of commercial and dual-use goods, technologies and software.
CCL
Commerce Control List
Control list of products subject to EAR, classified by categories (ECCN).
EU Reg. 2021/821
Dual-Use Goods
Harmonized European framework for dual-use export controls.
ITAR
International Traffic in Arms Regulations
Control of defense articles and related services (USML).
Our Export Control Services
Comprehensive support to secure your export operations and manage regulatory risks.
Classification Guidance
Assistance in understanding and evaluating risks related to the classification of your products, software and technologies.
- Understanding US EAR regime (CCL, ECCN)
- Analysis under European lists (dual-use goods)
- Risk assessment under the French regime (DGT)
- Emerging and foundational technologies
Export License Applications
Comprehensive support in obtaining the necessary export authorizations.
- BIS licenses (Bureau of Industry and Security)
- DGT and SBDU authorizations
- UK Export Control licenses
- Country-specific licenses (MOFCOM, etc.)
Export Compliance Programs
Design and deployment of compliance programs tailored to your organization.
- Export control policies and procedures
- Destination and end-user screening
- Technology transfer controls
- License and authorization management
Team Training
Awareness and operational training programs for your staff.
- Export control fundamentals
- Sales and R&D team training
- Practical classification workshops
- Regulatory updates
Audits & Process Review
Assessment of your export control practices and improvement recommendations.
- Existing control process audit
- Regulatory gap analysis
- Past export compliance testing
- Corrective action plan
Incident Management & Remediation
Assistance in case of potential or confirmed export regulation violations.
- Internal investigations on violations
- Voluntary self-disclosures (VSD BIS)
- Relations with regulatory authorities
- Corrective measures and remediation
Regulatory Authorities
Our firm masters relationships with the main export control authorities.
Typical Intervention Scenarios
International expansion
You want to export to new markets and need to determine necessary authorizations.
M&A transactions
You are conducting an M&A operation involving controlled technologies.
Compliance audit
You want to assess or strengthen your export compliance program.
Incident or suspected violation
You have identified a potentially non-compliant export.
Relations with authorities
You are subject to an information request or inspection.
Industries Served
Need export control support?
Contact our team for a confidential discussion about your export control challenges.