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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded

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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

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Kelley Drye’s nationally ranked International Trade practice helps clients navigate increasingly complex trade laws, implement effective crisis resolution strategies, and gain critical insights in real time.

We obtain relief for industries injured by unfair trade practices, initiating antidumping, countervailing duty and other trade remedy actions that benefit not only to companies and industries, but also their workers and communities. From small businesses to major U.S. industries and companies with global reach, we guide clients through complex trade rules and restrictions, helping them successfully import and export their products and services. We also help overcome barriers to entry in foreign markets and resolve cross-border disputes to ensure that our trading partners fully meet their obligations under international trade agreements.

We respond quickly when clients face embargoed goods and penalty proceedings and help them establish critical compliance programs that minimize regulatory risk, avoid supply chain interruption, and reduce customs liability.

Our multicultural and multilingual team of lawyers, economists, advisors and consultants responds dynamically to cases falling outside of U.S. jurisdiction. Our team includes WTO practitioners that have decades of experience before the governing body, including dispute settlements and multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations.

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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is a prominent group with substantial expertise in trade remedies. The firm has a proven track record in antidumping and countervailing duty cases before the ITC. The team is particularly strong in representing petitioners, with a client base including steel manufacturers and trade associations. The firm is experienced in advising on major trade bills and international trade negotiations and frequently works with clients on export controls and economic sanctions matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Kelley Drye & Warren continued to advise Walmart, Inc. on global export controls, sanctions and other international trade compliance support, including on all of Walmart’s retail and distribution operations.

Strengths

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  • Kelley Drye & Warren has gained our company's implicit trust for its willingness to work through difficult questions in the most effective and efficient manner possible, such that we do not hesitate to reach out to it with questions. The team knows our business goals well and tailors its service to help meet those goals.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Kelley Drye & Warren consistently demonstrates deep expertise, sound judgment and a proactive approach when navigating challenging compliance issues or regulatory changes. It has a solid mix of expertise and experience which allows it to handle a wide range of trade compliance matters effectively.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Kelley Drye & Warren's lawyers are extremely good and have the expertise for impeccable results. Their commitment to client service is absolutely magnificent. The team is always practical and extremely experienced.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Paul C Rosenthal
    Band 1Paul C Rosenthal

    Paul C Rosenthal

    Paul Rosenthal is a go-to lawyer for antidumping and countervailing duty cases. He has broad experience in representing domestic manufacturers.
    • Paul is a leader in this space.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Paul is completely professional and highly experienced. He has the ability to think outside the box.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Paul is a genius. He has every reason in the world to boast about his experience but he is so humble and down to earth. You always feel safe in his hands.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 2Kathleen Cannon
    Band 2Kathleen Cannon

    Kathleen Cannon

    Kathleen Cannon handles a variety of trade remedies matters, including antidumping and countervailing duty issues. She regularly handles matters for US manufacturers.
    • Kathleen has a wonderful skill for being able to bring together counsel from different parties and resolve competing issues in order to progress the overall case. She has a very good personal touch with people and clients to bring about consensus.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 4Eric R McClafferty
    Band 4Eric R McClafferty

    Eric R McClafferty

    Eric McClafferty handles both export controls and economic sanctions work. His sector experience covers the technology, aerospace and semiconductor industries, among others.
    • Eric provides huge value to our organization.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Eric supports our operations and risk management effectively. What sets him apart is his ability to collaborate well, anticipate potential issues and provide practical, business-focused solutions.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Eric's level of sophistication, substantive knowledge and overall service is very strong. He is always willing to help us weigh our options and is not afraid to offer his opinion on which option is best given our risk tolerances.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 4John M. Herrmann
    Band 4John M. Herrmann

    John M. Herrmann

    John Herrmann has extensive experience in both trade remedies and trade policy work. He works with clients such as manufacturers and industry associations.
    • John is a technically excellent trade lawyer.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • John is completely professional, knowledgeable in both commercial and legal side and highly responsive.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 5Brooke Ringel
    Band 5Brooke Ringel

    Brooke Ringel

    Brooke Ringel has a growing practice, primarily advising clients on trade remedies litigation.
    • Brooke is responsive, alert to the client's needs and approachable. She answers questions in a non-lawyer way.

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Ranked Individuals at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP (5)

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    Eric R McClafferty

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    Paul C Rosenthal

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    Kathleen Cannon

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    John M. Herrmann

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    Brooke Ringel

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

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