Online Event
The effects of economic sanctions & trade restrictions on global industry
4:00 PM -5:00 PM
Event Details
FTI Consulting will discuss the effects of economic sanctions and trade restrictions on global industry, focusing on regulatory and enforcement intentions in imposing extraterritorial jurisdiction in coordination with the European Union. We’ll also talk about joint approaches to protecting emerging technology, national security, and economic stability through bi-lateral enforcement, licensing, and compliance monitoring. Furthermore, FTI will discuss risk management/prevention programs and strategies designed to incorporate regulatory guidance and mitigate government scrutiny on cross-border supply chains.
Event Partner
Event Speakers
Jim Huish
Managing Director, Forensic & Litigation Consulting Export Controls, Sanctions & Trade at FTI Consulting
Jim Huish is a Managing Director of the Export Controls & Sanctions Practice offering in the Forensic & Litigation Consulting (FLC) segment at FTI Consulting, and he is based in London. Jim specializes in international trade compliance including customs compliance, supply chain security, export controls, economic sanctions, antiboycott and related US and global regulations.
Jim helps his clients build or enhance their trade compliance programs through a practical approach to procedural enhancements, audits, and trainings that are properly benchmarked. Having worked across multiple industry sectors he is able to provide both proactive and reactive solutions to clients, balancing these multi-jurisdictional laws and regulations with the practical realities of implementing sustainable solutions into the day-to-day operations.
Jim has extensive experience advising clients on compliance matters using his supply chain and security background to define and deploy risk-based solutions. His ability to balance the regulatory requirements and the operational needs across multi-jurisdictional experience gives client a unique perspective and solution-focused approach.
John Whitworth
Senior Director, Export Controls, Sanctions & Trade at FTI Consulting
John Whitworth is a Senior Director in the Export Controls & Sanctions, specialising in international trade compliance. He advises clients on wide-ranging trade compliance matters including export classification, export licensing, regulatory changes, sanctions & embargoes, restricted party screening and internal compliance programmes across multiple jurisdictions.
Stephen Wilcox
Senior Director at FTI Consulting
Stephen Wilcox is a Senior Director in the Export Controls and Sanctions offering at FTI Consulting, and is based in Washington, D.C. He specializes in U.S. and foreign export controls and sanctions matters, including investigations, program development, enforcement advisory, end-use check and monitoring services (Post Shipment Verifications and Pre-License Checks), Voluntary Self-Disclosures (VSDs) advisory, and restricted party list removal support services.
Prior to FTI Consulting, Stephen served 24 years in counterproliferation and export control roles for the U.S. Government. During his career, Stephen represented the United States’ national security and foreign policy interests to more than 65 countries and worked extensively with foreign federal ministries, licensing organizations, international customs services, international law enforcement agencies, and trade associations.
