King & Wood Mallesons, International Trade/WTO (PRC Firms) | Chambers Greater China Region Profile

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We have extensive experience in advising on international trade and investment disputes

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is one of the first law firms in China to provide legal services in international trade matters. In 1997, we represented clients in the country’s first anti-dumping investigation. We can assist you in trade remedy investigations, WTO dispute settlement proceedings, trade negotiations, customs measures, and import/export matters.

We have a thorough knowledge of the Chinese legal system and the covered agreements of the World Trade Organization, and we use this to offer a range of international trade legal services to both government agencies and companies. We have represented and assisted the Chinese Government in its WTO disputes and treaty negotiation ever since China’s accession to the WTO. We also assist clients in the private sector at home and abroad in trade remedy cases, customs and general trade matters. Our lawyers have been repeatedly ranked Band 1 in the field of international trade/WTO by Chambers Asia Pacific, one of the most authoritative legal directories.

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International Trade: Customs, Export Controls & Economic Sanctions (PRC Firms) - China

Band 1

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 for export control and economic sanctions matters.

业务优势

金杜律师事务所的国际贸易、世贸争议解决和海关法部门在代表商务部处理世贸组织争议方面具有卓越的专注和专业知识，既是申诉方又是应诉方。该团队协助中国政府进行双边和多边贸易谈判。该律所在处理贸易救济案件和合规事宜方面拥有专业知识。由于对中国贸易法律法规的深刻理解，该律所积累了代表外国公司处理入境贸易事务的丰富经验。金杜提供处理美国 337 调查的知识。此外，该团队还具备就海关授权提供建议的能力，并经常在出口管制和经济制裁事务方面受到追捧。

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Work Highlights

King & Wood Mallesons assisted Bolid Jewelry (Guangzhou) with a customs audit of its imported products. The audit successfully prevented the client from facing smuggling allegations.
金杜律师事务所协助柏丽德珠宝（广州）对其进口产品进行海关审计。此次审计成功让客户避免面临走私指控。

Strengths

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KWM are familiar with the relevant laws in China and the USA, have a broad perspective and demonstrate strong commercial thinking.