In response to increasing regulatory scrutiny and a significant rise in trade controls investigations, law firms Covington & Burling LLP and Steptoe & Johnson LLP have launched new practice groups to better address the burgeoning demand in the regulatory and enforcement space. Eric Sandberg-Zakian, chair of Covington’s trade controls enforcement practice group, noted, “We’re handling more trade controls investigations than we ever have before.” This move signifies their strategic positioning to cater to the heightened needs of their clients amidst evolving regulatory landscapes.