JohnCheretis

John Cheretis advises clients in complex international trade, national security, and government contracting matters. John regularly assists clients with structuring cross-border projects, investments, and supply chains, as well as navigating U.S. government reviews and investigations.

John has significant experience advising clients with U.S. import, export, sanctions, and investment controls across strategic industries. He has assisted companies with successfully navigating investment reviews conducted by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). John also advises clients in connection with internal and government investigations concerning compliance with U.S. trade laws arising under the various economic sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), export controls requirements set forth in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and customs laws administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). John has also advised clients on the impact of tariff measures imposed by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on multijurisdiction supply chains.

In addition, John assists clients with understanding the eligibility requirements for federal funding programs and government contract-related regulatory requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Buy American Act, and the Trade Agreements Act.

John maintains an active pro bono practice as well. He represents U.S. veterans in obtaining disability benefits and individuals seeking asylum and other forms of immigration relief. John also counsels a U.S.-based nonprofit with its mission to preserve a famous American author's home, literary works, and possessions located in Cuba.