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

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International Trade: Customs - USA - Nationwide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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 represented Nidec Corporation Japan through an internal investigation into potentially deliberate country-of-origin misclassification on imported goods.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Beline
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Thomas Beline
3
Band 3
Thomas Beline represents both foreign government and US companies in trade disputes. He regularly acts in antidumping and countervailing duty cases.

Thomas combines legal expertise with policy insight, allowing him to anticipate developments long before they are formalized. What sets Thomas apart is his rare blend of technical precision, political awareness and business practicality. He doesn’t just advise on the law; he helps us navigate where policy is heading.

Thomas has been a blessing for us. His advice and insights on policy and trade matters has been invaluable to our long-term strategy.

We appreciate Thomas' awareness of our commercial needs but also how he is very succinct and precise in the advice he gives and doesn't cloud it with extras.

Yohai Baisburd
3
Yohai Baisburd
3
Band 3
Yohai Baisburd works on fraud investigations and internal compliance programs, among other matters. He also supports clients on customs classification and exemptions.

Yohai Baisburd is an expert in the field; he is practical, accessible and cost conscious.

Yohai brings a lot of real world experience to the team that is greatly appreciated.

Yohai has deep experience in a wide variety of trade matters. He provides a holistic approach to trade law, meets his clients where they are and is an effective communicator and collaborator.

James R. Cannon Jr.
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James R. Cannon Jr.
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Band 4
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.

James is very professional and responsive.

James continues to provide great advice in this space.

Myles S Getlan
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Myles S Getlan
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Band 4
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 is always responsive and engaged. He understands our business and where he doesn't understand, he asks the right questions to ensure he understands the needs and the overall outlook we have in a particular situation.

Myles is very practical in terms of how he approaches these issues. He is knowledgeable and has years of experience that he can bring into current discussion. He is a good, strong lawyer.

Mary Jane Alves
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Mary Jane Alves
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Band 5
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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Cassidy Levy Kent

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USA - Nationwide

International Trade: Customs

Yohai Baisburd
3
Yohai Baisburd
3
Band 3
Myles S Getlan
4
Myles S Getlan
4
Band 4
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

Thomas Beline
3
Thomas Beline
3
Band 3
James R. Cannon Jr.
4
James R. Cannon Jr.
4
Band 4
Myles S Getlan
4
Myles S Getlan
4
Band 4
Mary Jane Alves
5
Mary Jane Alves
5
Band 5
Yohai Baisburd
5
Yohai Baisburd
5
Band 5

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