EU Export Controls, Sanctions & International Trade Specialist Florian Wolf is a partner at BLOMSTEIN, a leading German boutique law firm with offices in Berlin and Brussels, specializing in international trade, export controls, and sanctions compliance. Recognized by WorldECR’s Directory of Experts and ranked by Chambers, The Legal 500, Lexology, and JUVE, he advises global companies on EU and German trade regulations.
Florian’s core practice covers EU and German export controls (including the EU Dual-Use Regulation), sanctions compliance, and cross‑border technology transfer issues. He supports multinational clients in the mechanical engineering, high‑tech, raw materials, and defense & security sectors, with deep experience in complex sanctions programs. His work includes:

• Interplay with U.S. frameworks: Advising on how EU rules interact with EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regimes, including conflicts with EU blocking statutes.
• Support for U.S.-headquartered multinationals: Aligning compliance programs between U.S. parent companies and EU subsidiaries.
• Hands-on compliance work: Conducting sanctions due diligence, risk assessments, trade‑compliance audits, and EU dual‑use classifications.
• Enforcement and government engagement: Representing clients before EU and German authorities (e.g., European Commission, BAFA) and coordinating with U.S. counsel in multi‑jurisdictional matters.
• Sector-specific expertise: Advising on export controls for advanced technologies, sensitive R&D projects, and defense‑related procurement.
  In addition, Florian advises on product compliance as well as government contracts.