About

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The Clayton Utz International Trade practice consists of experts across various legal fields, with the expertise and knowledge to help clients navigate transactions within a global business environment.  

We are there at every stage of our client's business cycle to offer guidance on trade laws and regulations across the world, while making sure risks are managed – and opportunities maximised – each step of the way. We'll help clients understand and protect their rights under Australia's bilateral and multilateral treaties and Free Trade Agreements, through to the laws that affect domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers and exporters, anti-dumping and customs law, and manage exposure to foreign and local bribery laws and security issues in foreign jurisdictions.

Clients operating in global markets trust us for our expertise in operational risk management and international trade sanctions, which are increasing integral aspects of conducing business across international borders. 

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International Trade/WTO - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

Clayton Utz fields an established practice, covering a wide scope of trade work. It is especially active on anti-dumping investigations, with further expertise across import-export issues, customs, risk management and regulatory work. The law firm advises clients across a range of sectors including the energy, logistics and steel industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Clayton Utz represented Direct Trades Supply in its successful high-value Administrative Appeals Tribunal proceedings challenging various tariff classification decisions made by the Australian Border Force in respect of fencing products imported from China.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Zac Chami
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Zac Chami
Head of International Trade/WTO
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Band 2

Zac Chami leads the practice from the Sydney office and is a frequent advisor to clients on contentious trade matters, including anti-dumping and countervailing issues, often acting for clients from the energy and steel industries, amongst others. Having previously served as a Commonwealth legal officer, he is particularly well-placed to advise clients on their interactions with government officials.

Zac Chami is very up to date on the latest government policies and enforcement actions, and provides excellent advice that is both thorough and practical.

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Zac Chami
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Zac Chami
Head of International Trade/WTO
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Members

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David Benson

George Pasas

Hiroyuki Kano

Samy Mansour

Tessa Trend

Zac Chami

Zac Chami

Head of Department

Industries

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Aeronautical

Defence

Energy and Renewables

Industrial Manufacturing

Logistics

Mining, oil and gas

Pharmaceuticals