Regulatory Defense & Litigation

We provide high-stakes representation for individuals and corporations facing enforcement actions, federal investigations, regulatory penalties, and financial discrimination tied to U.S. sanctions, export control, anti-boycott, or AML laws. Our approach combines deep legal experience with strategic foresight to protect our clients’ rights, reputations, and commercial viability.

Defense During Federal Investigations

We represent clients under investigation by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Justice (DOJ). These matters often involve:

• Subpoenas for records or testimony (administrative, civil, or grand jury)
• Requests for interviews or formal statements
• Freezing of assets pending investigation
• Threatened or actual criminal charges for willful violations

We protect clients’ rights at every stage—ensuring due process, preserving privilege, and navigating the complex intersection of civil and criminal exposure.

Administrative Litigation & Penalty Defense

When agencies pursue enforcement actions or issue penalty notices, we provide aggressive and informed defense. This includes:

• Responding to pre-penalty and penalty notices from OFAC or BIS
• Challenging factual or legal findings
• Negotiating penalty reductions or compliance settlements
• Litigating enforcement actions before administrative law judges or in federal court, when necessary

We build fact-driven, legally sound defenses that align with evolving agency standards and enforcement priorities.

Affirmative Regulatory Litigation

We also pursue proactive litigation to enforce our clients’ rights under U.S. trade laws and regulatory frameworks. This includes:

• Actions to compel agencies  to issue a decision on pending licenses
• Lawsuits challenging unjustified delays or denials under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
• Declaratory and injunctive relief to halt improper enforcement or misapplication of sanctions
• Litigation to enforce legal entitlements to property or transactional rights

In every case, we blend litigation skill with regulatory nuance to craft compelling, outcome-oriented legal strategies.

Schedule a consultation to strengthen your legal position—and discover how Yazdanyar Law Offices can help you navigate U.S. sanctions, export controls, and financial regulations with strategic precision and global perspective.