International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that leading national security lawyer Antonia Tzinova has joined the Firm as a partner in the Regulatory Transactions Group, based in the Washington, D.C. office. Antonia joins from Holland & Knight LLP, where she was a partner and led the CFIUS and Industrial Security team.
Antonia guides U.S. and global companies through complex trade, foreign investment and national security issues in major deals and day-to-day operations. She is known for navigating defense exports, sanctions and cross-border investments involving sensitive government and defense sectors.
“We are delighted to welcome Antonia to the Firm,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “Her arrival strengthens our ability to continue helping clients navigate the intricate international trade, CFIUS and national security issues that can arise in complex cross-border transactions.”
“Clients turn to Weil to solve their most difficult regulatory and trade matters in the successful execution of complex, sophisticated transactions,” said Michael J. Aiello, Chairman of Weil’s Corporate Department. “Antonia has an outstanding track record and will be a formidable client advocate and an outstanding team member and colleague.”
“Antonia offers clients exceptional knowledge of international trade, foreign investment and industrial security matters – and harnesses these skills to vigorously and effectively advocate for her clients’ interests,” said Annemargaret Connolly, Head of Weil’s Regulatory Transactions Group. “She will be an invaluable addition to the team.”
Antonia has significant experience advising U.S. and international clients on trade, CFIUS and industrial security issues in M&A, financings, bankruptcies and real estate transactions. She also advises on defense and high-technology exports, sanctions, customs and import compliance, including the development and implementation of export-control programs. She has successfully guided clients in structuring investments in sensitive sectors, conducting internal investigations and voluntary disclosures and managing compliance across an array of industries.
“Weil’s Regulatory Transactions Group is widely recognized for its success in completing the most complex, cross-border transactions,” said Antonia. “I am excited to join this exceptional team and help our clients to overcome barriers, manage risk and make well-informed decisions across today’s global markets.”
Source: www.weil.com
