Tyler Grove

Tyler Grove is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Hughes Hubbard & Reed. As part of the International Trade group, Tyler has experience in advising domestic and international clients on economic trade sanctions compliance and enforcement; advising companies in cross-border acquisitions on trade-related contractual provisions, due diligence, and filings with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS); investigating and drafting complex voluntary disclosures submitted to the Commerce, State, and Treasury Departments; conducting product classifications and de minimis analyses; and preparing Commodity Jurisdiction and Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) requests.

As part of the Litigation group, Tyler has experience in complex litigation, fact investigation and discovery in various government facing matters, including those involving professional liability, securities, antitrust, and trade issues.

Trade Enforcement

• Representation of Chinese company in advocacy for removal from Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
• Representation of Latin-American multinational company in advocacy before OFAC to unfreeze blocked funds
• Representation of multiple Chinese technology companies in removal from the Entity List
• Conduct internal investigation and related BIS and DDTC disclosure for European defense contractor related to potential export controls violations
• Preparation of complex voluntary disclosures for clients submitted to the Commerce Department, State Department, Treasury Department and Census Bureau

Trade Compliance

• Creation of sanctions and export controls compliance program and related training for multinational pharmaceutical company
• Creation of trade and anti-money laundering compliance program for multinational luxury goods company
• Draft sanctions and export controls training materials for multinational electronics manufacturer
• Representation of European defense contractor with compliance gap assessment and related remediation
• Advise European defense contractor on product classification, licensing requirements (including technical assistance agreements) and ITAR compliance
• Conduct product classifications and de minimis analyses for multiple Chinese technology companies
• Advise U.S.-based financial institution on Venezuela, Cuba, and Russia sanctions risks
• Conduct product classifications and provide related advice for U.S. based semi-conductor manufacturer
• Advise multiple companies on sanctions and export controls risks and mitigation strategies for transactions in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia
• Assist multiple companies with submission of  Commodity Jurisdiction and CCATS classification requests to the U.S. Departments of State and Commerce and related advocacy
• Counsel multiple companies on EAR, ITAR, and OFAC licensing requirements and procedures

Foreign Investment Review

• Obtain CFIUS clearance under Pilot Program in acquisition of U.S. high-tech start-up by European company, conducted trade and government contracts-related due diligence and counseled on transfer of facility clearance license and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation
• Obtain CFIUS clearance and negotiated mitigation in acquisition of a U.S. defense contractor by non-U.S. IT company
• Obtain CFIUS clearance under Pilot Program in acquisition of U.S. company with defense contracts by European company
• Advise non-U.S. investment fund acquiring U.S. defense contractor on CFIUS requirements and related trade due diligence
• Advise non-U.S. technology company on CFIUS requirements for U.S. acquisition
• Advise U.S. manufacturer in investment with Chinese company involving U.S. high-tech startup on CFIUS requirements
• Advise Asian investment company on CFIUS risks from acquisition of U.S. real estate
• Advise a European Union-based company on FOCI procedures and national security clearance rules

Other Relevant Experience

• Representation of global information technology leader Infosys in its acquisition of Simplus, the global leader of Salesforce quote-to-cash
• Advise multiple non-U.S. companies on risks and mitigation related to potential Helms-Burton Act litigation
• Draft anti-money laundering compliance policy for international auction house
• Advise non-U.S. internet retailer on anti-money laundering risks and compliance
• Advise U.S. manufacturer and importer of U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements; drafted and filed classification requests and duty protests with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Assist with the representation of a major German manufacturer in antidumping proceedings on lightweight thermal paper from Germany
• Representation of the FDIC as receiver for multiple failed banks in litigation against former directors and officers and in response to third-party subpoenas
• Representation of Sinclair Broadcast Group in various antitrust matters before the Department of Justice

Pro Bono Matters

• Successfully obtained Social Security disability benefits for multiple indigent individual
• Successfully obtained permit from the National Parks Service for a political protest conducted on the Ellipse
• Representation of an indigent individual in an eviction matter before Washington, D.C., Landlord Tenant Court
• Representation of a single mother in seeking child custody and child support payments
• Representation of a Salvadoran national in seeking asylum