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Pierfilippo M. Natta

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Overview

Pierfilippo (Pier) M. Natta is an associate in Crowell & Moring’s International Trade group. He is well known within the industry for his work on anti-forced labor and business and human rights program implementation, and has authored numerous academic and media reports on these topics. Pier’s global practice focuses on advising clients on complex cross-border regulatory matters, including human rights, economic sanctions, export controls, trade investigations, customs/import matters, and legal issues concerning national security.

Pier has extensive experience counseling U.S. and foreign clients on international trade matters for both private and public companies. His work focuses on technology, fast moving consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and defense, financial institutions, and healthcare. Pier provides strategic direction on international trade policy matters concerning the EU, Middle East, South East Asia and China. He regularly engages with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Office of Foreign Assets Controls, and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls on behalf of his clients.

Outside of Crowell, Pier continues to educate and promote principles of international humanitarian law through his volunteer role with the American Red Cross. His past work experience includes assisting on international human rights issues in Myanmar, as well as working for a large consulting firm, where he covered issues pertaining to international trade.

Career & Education

    • United Nations
      Student Attorney, High Commissioner for Human Rights, 2017–2018

      Legal Intern, High Commissioner for Refugees (Myanmar), 2016

    • United Nations
      Student Attorney, High Commissioner for Human Rights, 2017–2018

      Legal Intern, High Commissioner for Refugees (Myanmar), 2016

    • Manager, International Trade, KPMG, 2019–2024
    • Law Clerk, Boutique International Trade Law Firm, 2018–2019
    • Manager, International Trade, KPMG, 2019–2024
    • Law Clerk, Boutique International Trade Law Firm, 2018–2019

    • City University, London, LL.B., with honors, 2017
    • Duke University School of Law, LL.M., 2018
    • City University, London, LL.B., with honors, 2017
    • Duke University School of Law, LL.M., 2018

    • New York
    • *Licensed to practice in New York only and under the supervision of the partners of Crowell & Moring LLP. Not admitted in California
    • U.S. Court of International Trade
    • New York
    • *Licensed to practice in New York only and under the supervision of the partners of Crowell & Moring LLP. Not admitted in California
    • U.S. Court of International Trade

    • Regional Coordinator, International Humanitarian Law, American Red Cross Southern California
    • Regional Coordinator, International Humanitarian Law, American Red Cross Southern California

    • English
    • Italian
    • French
    • Spanish
    • English
    • Italian
    • French
    • Spanish

Pier's Insights

Webinar | 04.16.25

Italian and European Companies Tested (also) by US Duties: Strategies, Traps and Solutions

In collaboration with Studio Legale Padovan, our own Pierfilippo (Pier) Natta will speak on a panel focused on supporting Italian and European companies in addressing the new regulatory and commercial complexities associated with the new U.S. duties. The panel will discuss the impact of these measures and possible mitigation strategies. 

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Representative Matters

Internal Compliance Investigations/Reviews

  • Led an anti-forced labor review for a large apparel company
  • Led a human rights review analyzing external suppliers for a large automotive client
  • Led a sanctions review for a large technology company
  • Assisted on consent agreement work specific to export violations

Transactions

  • Advised on SEC related matters concerning forced labor allegations for a large automotive merger
  • Advised on international trade compliance in numerous M&A transactions (OFAC, CBP, CFIUS)

Strategic Counseling

  • Advised on a sanctions compliance report for a large technology company
  • Advised foreign companies seeking to enter the US market on trade requirements and national security risks
  • Advised a large apparel company on expanding its sourcing operations into the EU
  • Advised a large foreign manufacturer on classification issues in Taiwan, China and other south-east Asian jurisdictions
  • Advised a large industrial manufacturer on ESG related matters in the EU and US, including CBAM, CSRD, and supply chain due diligence

Government Licensing

  • Drafted OFAC licenses for aerospace defense companies based in the US and Africa
  • Drafted Dual Use Export Licenses for large industrial manufacturers

Program Development

  • Designed, developed and implemented an economic sanctions program adhering to EU, US and UN sanctions requirements for a large technology company based in Asia
  • Designed and implemented anti-forced labor program for a large multinational coffee producer
  • Designed and implemented a human rights program for a large industrial manufacturer
  • Designed and implemented training on national security, human rights and economic sanctions
  • Developed and implemented a US Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) compliance program for multiple pharmaceutical and industrial manufacturers

Pier's Insights

Webinar | 04.16.25

Italian and European Companies Tested (also) by US Duties: Strategies, Traps and Solutions

In collaboration with Studio Legale Padovan, our own Pierfilippo (Pier) Natta will speak on a panel focused on supporting Italian and European companies in addressing the new regulatory and commercial complexities associated with the new U.S. duties. The panel will discuss the impact of these measures and possible mitigation strategies. 

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Insights

Webinar | 04.16.25

Italian and European Companies Tested (also) by US Duties: Strategies, Traps and Solutions

Speaking Engagement | 04.16.25

"Italian and European Companies Tested (also) by US Duties: Strategies, Traps and Solutions," Studio Legale Padovan

Blog Post | 02.03.25

Trump Follows Through with Sweeping Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China – Who Intend to Retaliate

Blog Post | 01.17.25

DHS Adds 37 China-based Firms to UFLPA Entity List

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Practices

Pier's Insights

Webinar | 04.16.25

Italian and European Companies Tested (also) by US Duties: Strategies, Traps and Solutions

In collaboration with Studio Legale Padovan, our own Pierfilippo (Pier) Natta will speak on a panel focused on supporting Italian and European companies in addressing the new regulatory and commercial complexities associated with the new U.S. duties. The panel will discuss the impact of these measures and possible mitigation strategies. 

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