University of Texas Law’s 16th Annual Renewable Energy Law Institute

Speaking Engagement | January.25.2021 - January.26.2021

Online webinar

International Trade & Compliance partner Jeanine McGuinness will be presenting at the University of Texas Law’s virtual 16th Annual Renewable Energy Law Institute taking place January 25-26, 2021. Jeanine’s presentation, “Issues and Compliance for Renewable Projects relating to Executive Order on Securing the US Bulk Power System,” will explore challenges facing developers due to restrictions on sourcing of power system equipment as a result of Executive Order 13920.

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Jeanine P. McGuinness Partner, International Trade and Investment, FCPA & Anti–Corruption

Washington, D.C.

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Practice:

International Trade and Investment
FCPA & Anti–Corruption
Antiriciclaggio e Bank Secrecy Act
Mergers and Acquisitions
Responsible Business
Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement (SAGE)

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Jeanine P. McGuinness Partner

Washington, D.C.

Jeanine’s clients include major U.S. and foreign financial institutions, and pharmaceutical, technology, telecommunications, energy, and natural resources companies.

Examples of Jeanine’s experience include:

Represents clients in preparing voluntary self-disclosures, administrative subpoena responses and license applications, and represents companies in connection with enforcement actions by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Provides policy and compliance advice to clients affected by frequent changes in U.S. sanctions, including sanctions targeting Iran, Cuba, and Russia/Ukraine
Assists foreign purchasers of U.S. companies in national security reviews, including navigating the CFIUS process, through preparation of notices, meetings with CFIUS member agencies, advising on follow-on investigations, and negotiating and implementing mitigation agreements
Assists clients in developing and updating economic sanctions, anti-money laundering, and anti-corruption compliance policies and procedures
Represents financial institutions in connection with U.S. federal and state enforcement actions regarding compliance with U.S. anti-money laundering laws and regulations
Represents lenders, underwriters, borrowers, and issuers in international lending and capital markets transactions regarding sanctions, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering issues
Advises a U.S. trade association and its member banks regarding U.S. sanctions, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering issues in lending transactions, and prepares guidance for the industry on these matters
Advises financial institutions on the application of U.S. anti-money laundering regulations, with specific emphasis on customer identification program (CIP)/know your customer (KYC)/customer due diligence (CDD) requirements and suspicious activity reporting requirements
Regularly advises private equity and hedge funds regarding compliance with U.S. anti-money laundering and sanctions laws and regulations, including with respect to appropriate provisions in subscription materials and enhanced due diligence on high-risk investors
Advises clients regarding sanctions-related inquiries from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and state agencies implementing divestment laws and assists clients in preparing sanctions-related disclosure for inclusion in annual reports to the SEC

Jeanine is ranked in both the CFIUS Experts and Export Controls & Economic Sanctions categories by Chambers USA in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. An interviewee had this to say of their experience working with Jeanine, “I am continuously impressed by her extensive knowledge, excellent communication skills and her ability to wrap her subject matter expertise around the details of the matter and then drive conclusions or recommendations for next steps."