International Trade/WTO
Global Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 4
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
In-depth expertise in complex trade and customs matters. We have decades of experience advising large companies on how best to strengthen and enhance export control compliance programs. We offer a full service export controls, sanctions, antiboybott, customs, WTO and free trade practice - covering proactive compliance programs, licensing, investigations and disclosures.
Our lawyers routinely provide day-to-day counseling and licensing advice, and represent clients before regulatory agencies in enforcement proceedings (including government-initiated investigations and voluntary disclosures) involving export control and related compliance issues.
Responsive and relevant. We have proven to be readily available to our clients for significant matters in relation to international trade.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a broad practice with strength in London and Brussels for trade matters. The law firm is highly active in matters concerning sanctions affecting companies formerly active in Russia, as well as export controls. It also offers capabilities in WTO disputes and anti-dumping investigations. Baker McKenzie's clients range from governments to high-profile international corporates in the IT, consumer goods, and oil and gas sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have been the standout advisers I've worked with this year."
"There is never a question mark over subject matter expertise, and the advice is provided in a timely, succinct and user-friendly way tailored to what we need."
"They have been the standout advisers I've worked with this year."
"There is never a question mark over subject matter expertise, and the advice is provided in a timely, succinct and user-friendly way tailored to what we need."
Notable Practitioners
Arnoud Willems handles EU investigations for EU-based importers and foreign exporters, advising on compliance and anti-dumping matters. He is further experienced in customs law mandates at national court level and before the CJEU.
"Arnoud is a wonderful lawyer."
Sunny Mann leads the firm's global international trade team. He is highly active on matters relating to sanctions and export controls, including acting for companies affected by the sanctions imposed against Russia.
"I love to work with Sunny. He is very, very good."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Europe-wide
Members
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Alexander Bychkov
Andrea Cicala
Birturk Aydin
Chiara Klaui
Diego Pol
James Robinson
Jasper Helder
Head of Department
Jennifer Revis
Julia Pfeil
Katharina Spenner
Mattias Hedwall
Philippe Reich
Roberto Cursano
Ross Denton
Sunwinder Mann
Sven Bates
Tristan Grimmer
Ulrich Ellinghaus
Valeria Enrich
Vladimir Efremov
Clients
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Draken International
Hutchison Whampoa Limited
Juniper
Shell
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities