Department profile
International Trade/WTO
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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Chambers Review
The international trade/WTO team at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld comprises experienced Geneva-based partners who often team up with colleagues in Washington, DC to advise government clients on disputes brought before the WTO. The firm handles sanctions matters out of the London office, advising companies on internal audits and on actions required to address potential sanctions issues. Akin Gump also advises on export control matters relating to the sale of heavily regulated products and assists with customs licences.
Work Highlights
- Acted for the South Korean Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTIE) on a range of matters, including analysis of WTO consistency of a countervailing duty measure imposed by a South Asian country on exports of an industrial product from South Korea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
A client enthuses: "The firm's strength is its knowledge and experience in international trade law and its vast resources across the Atlantic Ocean. It is definitely a go-to firm when it comes to international trade."
Another client notes that they are "absolutely happy with the client service" because the lawyers are "always available, efficient in terms of timing and always ready to help."
A client enthuses: "The firm's strength is its knowledge and experience in international trade law and its vast resources across the Atlantic Ocean. It is definitely a go-to firm when it comes to international trade."
Another client notes that they are "absolutely happy with the client service" because the lawyers are "always available, efficient in terms of timing and always ready to help."
Notable Practitioners
Alan Yanovich acts for government bodies on matters before the WTO, as either respondent or complainant. A client comments: "Alan Yanovich is extremely knowledgeable about the WTO system, not just the law. He is always able to give us immediate answers about WTO processes, what to expect, and what the pros and cons are of choosing a particular option in relation to the procedural aspect of a case."
Jasper Helder has extensive experience in sanctions compliance topics and is highly active in customs litigation.