International Trade: Customs, Export Controls & Economic Sanctions (PRC Firms) - China
What the team is known for
King & Wood Mallesons' international trade and WTO dispute resolution and customs law department has a distinguished focus and expertise in acting for MOFCOM in WTO disputes, as both respondent and complainant. The team assists the Chinese government in bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations. It possesses expertise in handling trade remedy cases and compliance matters. It has accumulated considerable experience in representing foreign firms in inbound trade matters thanks to its deep understanding of PRC trade laws and regulations. The law firm offers knowledge in dealing with US Section 337 investigations. In addition, the team is well equipped to advise on customs mandates, and is frequently sought after in export control and economic sanctions matters.
Strengths
"They have a deep understanding of key compliance areas and have abundant practical experience."
"They are attuned to international political and economic developments while possessing excellent business acumen and communication skills."
Work highlights
King & Wood Mallesons represented the Chinese Ministry of Commerce in a World Trade Organization dispute against countervailing duties imposed by the USA on certain Chinese products.
The firm also represented a Chinese subsidiary of Yuchai International in the removal proceeding for the US Department of Commerce entity list.
Notable practitioners
Xiao Jin receives widespread recognition for his broad offering, notably in relation to trade remedies and WTO disputes. He also stands out for handling international trade agreement negotiations.
Liu Xinyu is highly skilled in advising on a range of customs issues, including criminal investigations and compliance audits. He is frequently sought after by domestic and foreign clients for his expertise. "He's a trusted lawyer who can solve the more complex problems and always provides the best solutions."
Liu Cheng is experienced representing foreign companies in an array of trade remedy matters. He is seen active in handling cases initiated by the EU, the USA and Australia.
Feng Xiaopeng's customs practice encompasses trade compliance reviews and inspections. He is also noted for his expertise in the e-commerce space. He operates out of King & Wood Mallesons' Guangzhou office. "He has rich expertise in customs law and has a strong understanding of our business while communicating very effectively."
