Miami-based Akerman has launched its latest practice group aimed at helping its clients traverse economic sanctions and export controls as the firm sees an increased interest in the space.

The new 17-lawyer team spans Akerman offices spread across the country and is composed of lawyers that were already at the firm. It was assembled with the intention of helping its clients with context, strategies and solutions to anything related to administrative concerns or litigation around sanctions. And the team is expecting to not only be busy, but it’s also looking to expand, according to one of the team’s leaders, Pedro Freyre.