FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers to common questions about AMTORG and how we work.
- What does AMTORG do?AMTORG is a boutique consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We advise and represent companies and private individuals in Government Relations, sanctions matters, blocked and frozen assets, business strategy, crisis management, market entry, supply chains and business transactions.
- Who are AMTORG's clients?We work with companies of every size and with private individuals. To date, AMTORG has served 124 clients across 28 countries on 4 continents.
- Where does AMTORG operate?AMTORG has offices in Washington, DC, Frankfurt am Main and Kyiv. Our Government Relations practice works worldwide, with a primary focus on the United States and Europe.
- Is AMTORG related to the historical Amtorg Trading Corporation?Our name pays tribute to Amtorg, the trading company that maintained business ties between the Soviet Union and the West in times when few others could. AMTORG has no legal or historical connection to that company. We carry forward its spirit: building working relationships in the most challenging conditions, always within the law.
- What does Government Relations at AMTORG include?We monitor legislation and regulation, interpret political trends, build relationships with officials, legislators and regulators, and represent our clients' interests before government institutions. The goal is for your position to be heard at the right time, by the right people.
- How can AMTORG help with sanctions?We assess sanctions risk for companies and private clients, review counterparties and ownership structures, and design compliance frameworks for the United States, the European Union and other jurisdictions.
- Can AMTORG help if sanctions have already been imposed?Yes. We develop a lawful strategy, gather and organize the supporting evidence and select the most suitable legal counsel for delisting or licensing procedures. We then coordinate the process on the client's behalf.
- Is AMTORG a law firm?AMTORG is a consulting firm. Where legal representation is required, we select and coordinate independent counsel in the relevant jurisdiction, so that the client receives a single, coordinated strategy.
- Can AMTORG help with blocked or frozen assets unrelated to sanctions?Yes. Assets can become inaccessible due to bank compliance reviews, corporate disputes, inheritance matters or administrative actions. We analyze the situation, identify the procedures involved and build a strategy to restore access.
- Does AMTORG help with selling a business or finding suppliers?Yes. We identify qualified buyers for owners who plan to sell a business, find acquisition targets and partners for companies that plan to grow, source suppliers and build supply chains in new markets.
- How does an engagement begin?Write to info@amtorg.org or use the contact form. We review your request, hold an initial confidential consultation and propose an approach and terms of engagement.
- How does AMTORG protect confidentiality?Our boutique structure keeps every engagement within a small senior team. Client identities, mandates and documents remain strictly confidential.
- How quickly will AMTORG respond?We respond to every request within two business days.