BCLP Bolsters International Trade Capabilities with Arrival of DC-Based Partner

International law firm BCLP today announced that Alexis Early has joined the firm as a partner in its Antitrust, Competition & Trade Practice, based in Washington, D.C.    

Alexis focuses her multinational, multisector practice on counseling clients as they navigate complex business challenges related to the cross-border flow of goods, software, technology, funds and investment capital. She regularly advises clients on economic sanctions, export controls, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and other emerging areas of international trade law. Alexis also brings to BCLP significant experience working with corporate teams on clients’ international trade considerations in deal planning, negotiation and post-closing integration. 

“Given the current state of international trade, bringing Alexis aboard meets a strategic priority for the firm in our pursuit of delivering top-tier advice on the front-page international trade, national security, and foreign policy trends, regulations, and enforcement priorities impacting our clients’ business priorities,” said Lee Marshall, Global Department Leader - Litigation and Investigations. “The diversity of Alexis’ practice also compliments our transactional practice, as she has developed an impressive track record of helping clients navigate complex, cross-border deals through multinational regulatory approval processes. We are very excited to have her join BCLP.”  

Alexis has substantial experience advising US and foreign-based clients in the information technology/telecom, financial services, energy and infrastructure, aerospace and defense, real estate, food and agriculture, and emerging technology industries. She has deep experience advising global clients navigating multi-jurisdictional regulatory regimes, especially in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.  In addition to her significant transactional experience, she regularly represents clients in high-stakes enforcement proceedings before the Treasury, Commerce, and State Departments and advocates for their interests on Capitol Hill. 

“I am thrilled to bring my international trade practice to BCLP’s impressive global platform to serve clients facing complex cross-border investment, supply chain, and business questions in this rapidly evolving regulatory environment,” Alexis said. “I look forward to adding my Washington perspective to BCLP’s globally integrated practices to help solve our clients’ thorniest compliance, transactional, and investigations challenges.”    

Aside from building a thriving international trade practice, Alexis is dedicated to the community and the legal industry. She serves on the Wellesley Business Leadership Council, the Washington College of Law Advisory Council on Business Law, is the co-founder of Women in CFIUS and served as a director of SMYAL, DC’s largest organization supporting LGBTQ youth. Her industry leadership has led to recognitions in Chambers Global, Chambers USA, the Legal 500, and the Washington Business Journal “40 Under 40.”   

“Alexis’ experience across international trade, sanctions, and on cross-border transactions brings significant strength to our practice,” said Andrew Hockley, Global Practice Group Leader - Antitrust, Competition and Trade. “Her ability to guide clients through complex and changing regulatory landscapes will be a key asset as we continue to expand our global capabilities and deliver value to our clients.”   

In addition to Alexis’ arrival, BCLP also announced today that Partner Christine Graham is joining the Antitrust, Competition & Trade Practice in the firm’s London office. Christine has a broad antitrust practice including advising clients on global mergers and foreign direct investment (FDI) reviews. She has a wealth of experience representing clients before antitrust and foreign investment screening authorities.   

Alexis and Christine’s arrival to BCLP marks an important step in the continued growth of the firm’s global Antitrust, Competition & Trade Practice, following the recent additions of partners David Schwartz and Justin Kingsolver in the Washington D.C. and Phoenix offices, respectively.