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King & Spalding LLP

International Trade: Customs

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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King & Spalding LLP

Rankings

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International Trade: Customs - USA

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
King & Spalding LLP has a noted practice that demonstrates strength in trade remedies and is particularly well regarded for its representation of petitioners. The firm maintains a strong bench with partners experienced in antidumping and countervailing duty disputes. The team also handles export controls and economic sanctions work, often advising clients in the aerospace, defense, energy and life sciences sectors. The firm is also experienced in handling customs work and regularly advises on a range of compliance matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding has assisted multiple companies in the aerospace/defense and technology sectors to conduct internal investigations regarding export controls and to advise them on related compliance matters.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding's team is smart, responsive, reliable and has excellent business sense and communication skills.

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  • Commercial awareness is one of its strongest areas. King & Spalding is able to bring things back to commercial implications.

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  • King & Spalding is extremely accommodating and flexible in scheduling, easy to reach and supportive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • J Michael Taylor
    J Michael Taylor

    J Michael Taylor

    Michael Taylor handles customs compliance matters, among other areas of work. He also assists clients with customs classification issues.

    • Michael Taylor has an excellent ability to distill and communicate complex issues. He has a good balanced understanding of commercial and legal issues.

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    • Michael Taylor is a very smart, very efficient and an impressive lawyer.

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    • Michael's an excellent customs and trade specialist.

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  • Christine Savage
    Christine Savage

    Christine Savage

    Christine Savage focuses her practice on economic sanctions and export controls. She is experienced in guiding clients through internal compliance audits.

    • Christine has a deep understanding of this area of law and gets all aspects.

      International Trade: Customs respondentGlobal

    • I found Christine to be fiercely loyal to the client but also transparent and went above and beyond to help make the deal happen. Christine fostered things moving forward very well.

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    • Christine is a thoughtful leader, a smart and attentive lawyer with great client service.

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  • Stephen J Orava
    Stephen J Orava

    Stephen J Orava

    Stephen Orava chairs the trade team at the firm and handles a range of disputes. He often handles antidumping and countervailing duty cases.

    • Steve is a trusted partner as we navigate the intricacies of policy.

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  • Stephen P Vaughn
    Stephen P Vaughn

    Stephen P Vaughn

    Stephen Vaughn regularly assists manufacturers with complex antidumping and countervailing duty cases in international courts. He also works on trade policy matters.

    • Stephen Vaughn represents his clients with the upmost professionalism.

      International Trade: Customs respondentGlobal

    • Stephen is a very capable and a fine attorney.

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    • Stephen is very knowledgeable on tariff structures.

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Ranked Individuals at King & Spalding LLP (4)

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    Christine Savage

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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    Stephen J Orava

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

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    Stephen P Vaughn

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

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