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Mayer Brown LLP

International Trade/WTO

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Mayer Brown LLP

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International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Mayer Brown has a strong reputation for handling customs mandates on behalf of major global goods manufacturers. Based in Brussels, the lawyers assist with high-level advisory matters relating to the tariff classification of new products and advise on disputes with European national customs authorities. The firm additionally acts in trade defence investigations carried out by the European Commission. Mayer Brown also advises commercial clients on their role as interested third parties in WTO disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown advised Birla Group on anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations on imports of optical fibre cables from India.

Strengths

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  • Mayer Brown demonstrates a well-balanced mix of expertise across key domains, with individuals who bring both deep technical knowledge and broad strategic insight.

    International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal

  • Mayer Brown has excellent knowledge of relevant regulations and an in-depth understanding of the specificities of our business and organisation.

    International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal

  • Mayer Brown is a very competent, detailed and client-oriented law firm. I believe it is fast, reliable and most of all practical.

    International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal

  • Mayer Brown offers high quality legal advice with focus on solutions, an understanding of client business and needs and a proactive approach.

    International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Paulette Vander Schueren
    Paulette Vander Schueren

    Paulette Vander Schueren

    Paulette Vander Schueren handles customs matters for major international goods manufacturers, as well as advising on sanctions compliance matters. She is also active on matters concerning safeguard measures and trade defence.

    • Paulette Vander Schueren turns her long-time experience and deep legal skills into superior value.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal

    • Paulette Vander Schueren is the godmother of trade.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal

    • Paulette Vander Schueren is very responsive, practical and helpful.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal

    • Paulette Vander Schueren is iconic, as far as Belgium goes I believe there is no one better. She is able to give us the whole history of this subject area.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal
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  • Nikolay Mizulin
    Nikolay Mizulin

    Nikolay Mizulin

    Nikolay Mizulin advises major global manufacturers on circumvention and anti-dumping investigations. He also handles customs and sanctions matters.

    • Nikolay Mizulin is very responsive with great vision.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal

    • Nikolay Mizulin has strong commercial awareness.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal
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  • Dylan Geraets
    Dylan Geraets

    Dylan Geraets

    Dylan Geraets is active on EU customs and sanctions matters for international corporates from a range of sectors. He has further experience in anti-dumping investigations and tariff mandates, as well as handling WTO disputes.

    • Dylan Geraets is responsive and knows the history behind everything, providing excellent value quickly. I appreciate the fast turnaround.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal

    • Dylan Geraets is a strong lawyer with consistent value creation who is very promising.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal

    • Dylan consistently delivers work of a high level of sophistication, combining strong technical expertise with clear commercial awareness. We appreciate his responsiveness and practical approach.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal

    • We love working with Dylan as he is proactive, detailed, practical and fast.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal
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