International Trade/WTO
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 4
Contact number
+32 2 505 0911Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells has a significant Brussels practice that is highly active in export control and sanctions compliance mandates. It assists with regulatory matters flowing from transactions that raise national security concerns and REACH regulations. The Hogan Lovells team has a strong customs practice, acting for global companies on compliance with EU customs rules and litigating adverse customs classification decisions before national courts. It also represents key clients in trade remedy mandates at the EC.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised Valero and Dimaond Green Diesel on UK transition reviews of EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of biodiesel from the USA and Canada.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells handles everything well. We work with a number of different teams, but they have a connection with various other critical jurisdictions which means they can provide a global response to legal matters which are often interlinked."
"They have the team with the right knowledge and understanding of the operations involved."
"The firm is able to break complex matters into easy-to-understand and practical advice."
"Hogan Lovells handles everything well. We work with a number of different teams, but they have a connection with various other critical jurisdictions which means they can provide a global response to legal matters which are often interlinked."
"They have the team with the right knowledge and understanding of the operations involved."
"The firm is able to break complex matters into easy-to-understand and practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
Lourdes Catrain is reputed for her expertise in sanctions and export embargoes. Her impressive experience also includes interventions in EU anti-dumping expiry reviews and tariff matters, as well as CBAM challenges.
"Lourdes has high knowledge of the subject matter, availability, accessibility and customer focus."
"She picks things up very quickly and is very business-minded."
"Lourdes' advice is supported by thorough research and delivered in a practical format. She has extensive experience and offers valuable practical insights into the matters."