Pierfilippo M. Natta
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.
Career & Education
- United Nations
Student Attorney, High Commissioner for Human Rights, 2017–2018
Legal Intern, High Commissioner for Refugees (Myanmar), 2016
- United Nations
- 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
- 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
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Pier's Insights
Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.02.24
Not Worried About Modern Slavery or Forced Labour Laws? Perhaps You Should Be.
Earlier this week, another case of apparent Modern Slavery and Forced Labour came to light in the UK. [1] According to media reports, the former UK Prime Minister, Baroness Teresa May of Maidenhead, now Chair of the Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking[2] – described the case as “shocking” and showed “large companies not properly looking into their supply chains”. The UK Government is now contemplating further steps to strengthen UK Modern Slavery and Forced Labour laws. This recent UK case, follows a number of other cases in Europe – particularly the EU – including those involving high profile Italian fashion houses.[3] In all these cases, the ethical and social responsibilities – including the legal obligations – incumbent on large companies to root-out modern slavery and forced labour concerns in their supply chains, have been focused on. This comes in the wake of, a number of concerns in the same area with, for example, a United Nations Working Group recently noting a general lack of understanding in the banking and investment community that ESG data and information requires undertakings to provide information and data on the “S” – including, therefore, on human rights issues.[4]
Blog Post | 08.08.24
Speaking Engagement | 08.01.24
SFIA's Supply Chain Disruptions, Due Diligence and Crisis Management
Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.22.24
2024 UFLPA Strategy Update: Forced Labor in the XUAR Remains Top Concern for U.S. Government
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
Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.02.24
Not Worried About Modern Slavery or Forced Labour Laws? Perhaps You Should Be.
Earlier this week, another case of apparent Modern Slavery and Forced Labour came to light in the UK. [1] According to media reports, the former UK Prime Minister, Baroness Teresa May of Maidenhead, now Chair of the Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking[2] – described the case as “shocking” and showed “large companies not properly looking into their supply chains”. The UK Government is now contemplating further steps to strengthen UK Modern Slavery and Forced Labour laws. This recent UK case, follows a number of other cases in Europe – particularly the EU – including those involving high profile Italian fashion houses.[3] In all these cases, the ethical and social responsibilities – including the legal obligations – incumbent on large companies to root-out modern slavery and forced labour concerns in their supply chains, have been focused on. This comes in the wake of, a number of concerns in the same area with, for example, a United Nations Working Group recently noting a general lack of understanding in the banking and investment community that ESG data and information requires undertakings to provide information and data on the “S” – including, therefore, on human rights issues.[4]
Blog Post | 08.08.24
Speaking Engagement | 08.01.24
SFIA's Supply Chain Disruptions, Due Diligence and Crisis Management
Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.22.24
2024 UFLPA Strategy Update: Forced Labor in the XUAR Remains Top Concern for U.S. Government
Insights
Anti-Forced Labour Update: Stronger Legislation with an Absence of Guidance, Global Trade and Customs Journal
|2021
COVID–19 Is No Excuse to Abandon Basic Principles Protecting Refugees and Asylum Seekers
|05.04.20
The Diplomat
SFIA's Supply Chain Disruptions, Due Diligence and Crisis Management
|08.01.24
“Addressing Forced Labor Risks in the Supply Chain,” KPMG
|11.09.23
“Oracle GTM – Integrating automation into your forced labor compliance program,” KPMG
|09.14.23
"ESG Program Development: Anti-Forced Labor and Supply Chain Due Diligence,” KPMG
|01.24.23
DHS Adds Chinese Firms to Entity List for UFLPA Violations
|05.17.24
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
Withhold Release Order Issued on Shanghai Select Safety Products and Subsidiaries
|04.16.24
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
PRC Firm Files to Contest WRO Against Silica Products in Court of International Trade
|03.04.24
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
Pier's Insights
Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.02.24
Not Worried About Modern Slavery or Forced Labour Laws? Perhaps You Should Be.
Earlier this week, another case of apparent Modern Slavery and Forced Labour came to light in the UK. [1] According to media reports, the former UK Prime Minister, Baroness Teresa May of Maidenhead, now Chair of the Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking[2] – described the case as “shocking” and showed “large companies not properly looking into their supply chains”. The UK Government is now contemplating further steps to strengthen UK Modern Slavery and Forced Labour laws. This recent UK case, follows a number of other cases in Europe – particularly the EU – including those involving high profile Italian fashion houses.[3] In all these cases, the ethical and social responsibilities – including the legal obligations – incumbent on large companies to root-out modern slavery and forced labour concerns in their supply chains, have been focused on. This comes in the wake of, a number of concerns in the same area with, for example, a United Nations Working Group recently noting a general lack of understanding in the banking and investment community that ESG data and information requires undertakings to provide information and data on the “S” – including, therefore, on human rights issues.[4]
Blog Post | 08.08.24
Speaking Engagement | 08.01.24
SFIA's Supply Chain Disruptions, Due Diligence and Crisis Management
Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.22.24
2024 UFLPA Strategy Update: Forced Labor in the XUAR Remains Top Concern for U.S. Government