International Trade: Customs
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
About
Provided by Cassidy Levy Kent
Cassidy Levy Kent (USA) LLP is a top-rated international trade law boutique based in Washington DC specializing in trade remedies, customs, market access, trade policy and trade negotiations. Among other work, the firm’s lawyers bring unique client service and perspective via their work in close collaboration with its partners at top-ranked Cassidy Levy Kent (Canada) LLP on shared matters for US and Canadian clients. The firm also relies extensively on its accomplished in-house team of economists to achieve superior results for clients in trade remedies, customs, and other matters.
As one of the largest trade groups in North America, the firm is known for its expertise in antidumping, countervailing duty and safeguard litigation, including its deep bench and its thorough case development and prosecution before the U.S. International Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Commerce.
The firm is well-regarded by clients and decision-makers for its compliance practice before U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for its work in Section 301 matters before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and in Commerce’s Section 232 national security investigations and implementation.
Chambers Review
Cassidy Levy Kent is a boutique practice with a strong pedigree in trade remedies. The firm represents an impressive roster of clients that includes trade associations, multinational corporations and provincial governments. The team is experienced in representing US petitioners and foreign respondents, and the lawyers regularly advise on customs matters, including compliance issues and investigations.
Work Highlights
- Cassidy Levy Kent filed antidumping and countervailing duty petitions, on behalf of Chemtrade Chemicals, against unfairly traded imports of sodium nitrite from India and Russia into the USA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very pragmatic, client-oriented and great to work with."
"The team arefully available and understand the needs of the client."
"Cassidy Levy Kent are very technically sound and diligent in providing thorough legal analysis."
"They are very pragmatic, client-oriented and great to work with."
"The team arefully available and understand the needs of the client."
"Cassidy Levy Kent are very technically sound and diligent in providing thorough legal analysis."
Notable Practitioners
Yohai Baisburd works on fraud investigations and internal compliance programs, among other matters. He also supports clients on customs classification and exemptions.
"Yohai provides quality advice on day-to-day transactional issues as well as litigation."
"Yohai is great to work with. He is very collaborative, smart and good at explaining complex procedures."
Thomas Beline represents both foreign government and US companies in trade disputes. He regularly acts in antidumping and countervailing duty cases.
"He is generous with his time and provides advice that goes beyond just the legal aspects."
James Cannon is a trade litigation specialist who acts on antidumping and countervailing duty matters. His client base includes those in the food, chemical and metals sectors.
"Jim is an excellent lawyer."
"I thoroughly enjoy working with Jim."
Mary Jane Alves has a notable practice in antidumping cases and supply chain issues. She represents clients from a range of sectors including chemicals, steel and electronics.
"Mary Jane is extremely thorough and provides excellent guidance."
"Mary Jane is very strong, very reliable and I think highly of her."
Myles Getlan frequently works with clients on trade remedies litigation. He has diverse sector expertise which covers, among others, the agriculture, chemicals and energy industries.
"Myles has excellent knowledge of the subject matter and is great to work with."
"He is very knowledgeable, has a lot of experience in this area and has good client skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cassidy Levy Kent
USA - Nationwide
Members
Provided by Cassidy Levy Kent
Charles Levy
Chase Dunn
Daniel Calhoun
David Sanders
James Ransdell
Jonathan Zielinski
Laurance Frierson
Mary Jane Alves
Nicole Brunda
Robert Cassidy
Sarah Shulman
Stephen Laufer
Thomas Graham
Ulrika Swanson
William Baldwin
Clients
Provided by Cassidy Levy Kent
Chemours
Delta Air Lines
Honeywell
Husqvarna
Leggett & Platt
Mattel
Tempur-Sealy
U. S. Steel
U.S. Biodiesel Industry
U.S. Sugar Industry
Whirlpool