Jacob Bell

Jacob is an associate in Freshfields' dispute resolution group in Washington, DC, where he focuses on national security, international trade, and government and internal investigations. He advises clients on regulatory enforcement proceedings and internal investigations spanning economic sanctions, anti-money laundering, export controls, cybersecurity, customs, and forced labor laws. He also advises on human rights and supply chain compliance and on national security reviews of cross-border investments.

Jacob has acted in investor-state and commercial arbitrations, WTO disputes, and civil and criminal proceedings, and has supported clients through all stages of these matters, from internal investigations and advocacy submissions to arbitration hearings. Prior to joining Freshfields, he practiced in the national security group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and, before that, at Steptoe LLP.