Mr. Ray is an international trade attorney in the Government Contracts, Investigations & International Trade Practice Group and divides his time between the firm's Del Mar and Washington D.C., offices. He is dual-qualified as an English solicitor (non-practicing) and California attorney.

Areas of Practice

Mr. Ray counsels clients on the full range of U.S. and EU international trade and investment matters, and has substantial experience with export controls (EAR/ITAR), economic sanctions (OFAC), and customs laws and regulations (e.g. U.S. and EU FTAs). Mr. Ray also advises clients on a range of international trade compliance issues including laws and regulations concerning anti-bribery/anti-corruption, antitrust, privacy, cross-border data transfer, and the use of conflict minerals.

Mr. Ray has developed risk-based international compliance programs, conducted internal investigations, and has substantial experience in defending companies against U.S. government investigations. He has also assisted clients in connection with determining export jurisdiction and classification, due diligence for corporate transactions, and advocacy before governmental agencies.