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BakerHostetler LLP

International Trade: Customs

Global Guide 2026 : USA


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International Trade: Customs - USA

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
BakerHostetler LLP has an established practice noted for its capabilities in trade remedies and policy matters. The firm is well versed in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings. BakerHostetler's sector expertise covers steel and softwood lumber, among others. The team regularly handles customs work, including audits and investigations, and is adept at advising on OFAC, EAR and ITAR matters.
Strengths

BakerHostetler has great knowledge on current events globally and how they impact the trade community.

BakerHostetler are responsive to our needs and always exceed our expectations regardless of the complexity of the task.

BakerHostetler has practitioners of all levels of experience and in various aspects of trade law. I would trust them to handle any type of matter.

Work Highlights

BakerHostetler represented numerous US importers who are challenging the U.S. Trade Representative’s imposition of Section 301 duties on imports from China (USTR’s Lists 3 and 4a).

Notable practitioners
Melissa B Mannino
Melissa Mannino is known for her capabilities in export controls and economic sanctions issues. She regularly works with technology companies.

Melissa Mannino provides timely, actionable advice. Melissa is my go-to CFIUS expert.

Melissa Mannino is very knowledgeable in export controls. She provides practical, reasonable guidance.

Melissa is exceptional in export controls from a technical perspective and gives nuanced advice.


Matthew W Caligur
Matthew Caligur advises clients on a full range of customs matters, with activity in industries such as healthcare, technology and construction.

Matthew is very knowledgeable, quick to respond and a pleasure to work with.

Matthew has great management skills and knowledge.


Michael S Snarr
Michael Snarr has a broad trade practice advising clients from a range of industries. He often counsels on customs compliance and trade disputes at the WTO.

Michael is very knowledgeable, quick to respond, and a pleasure to work with.

Michael's transparency and his availability is great.

Michael Snarr understands issues that affect importers across industries and is able to provide thorough and comprehensive advice in an easily digestible format.


Barbara Linney
Barbara Linney has a broad export and sanctions practice advising clients from a range of industries including defense, aerospace, energy, medical devices and technology.

Barbara has been an excellent resource for our company.

Barbara's guidance is crucial to our success.

Barbara Linney is very commercial and has a real understanding of business.

Barbara is very knowledgeable and experienced.


Elliot J Feldman
Elliot Feldman works on trade disputes and is noted for his experience in the lumber sector. He regularly advises clients at the ITC and on NAFTA matters.

He is an extremely effective, diligent and smart lawyer.

Elliot J Feldman is an extremely effective, diligent and smart lawyer.

Elliot is very experienced, knowledgeable, practicable and approachable. He obviously has immense technical expertise in the area and is well connected.


Lana Muranovic
Lana Muranovic is highly thought of by clients for her expertise in export controls compliance matters.

Lana Muranovic is the perfect combination of a technically strong and business-oriented lawyer.

Lana Muranovic is a top-rate attorney, offering extremely sharp and sophisticated client service.

Lana Muranovic is a great partner and held the hands of the business team with expertise and patience.

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Ranked Individuals at BakerHostetler LLP (8)

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    Melissa B Mannino

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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    Barbara Linney

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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    Lana Muranovic

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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    Michael S Snarr

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

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    Elliot J Feldman

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

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