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Morrison Foerster
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Morrison Foerster

Major US law firm; among the first to publish client analysis on China's Decree No. 835 and its counter-sanctions compliance implications.

Last refreshed: 28 April 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

What compliance trap do Morrison Foerster analysts see if China activates its Malicious Entity List?

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What did Morrison Foerster say about China's Decree No. 835?
Morrison Foerster published early client analysis highlighting that Decree No. 835 could create irreconcilable compliance conflicts for multinationals: companies that comply with US sanctions against Hengli could potentially be listed under China's Malicious Entity List.Source: Morrison Foerster
What is Morrison Foerster's specialty in sanctions law?
Morrison Foerster's national security and trade compliance group handles OFAC sanctions, export controls, and cross-border regulatory issues. It is one of the leading US practices for navigating US-China trade conflicts and secondary sanctions.

Background

Morrison Foerster (MoFo) is a major US law firm with ~1,000 lawyers and a leading sanctions and national security practice. Its Washington DC and Hong Kong offices handle US-China trade compliance and OFAC work.

Morrison Foerster was among the first law firms to publish client advisories on Decree No. 835 and OFAC General Licence V , flagging the compliance conflict risk for multinationals if China activates its Malicious Entity List.

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