Europe Guide 2026 : Europe-wide
Ranked Individuals
Provided by RB Legal | Ruessmann, Beck & Co.
RB Legal is a multinational team of well-recognised European lawyers specialising in trade and regulatory matters. They assist clients across industries in trade defence, customs, export control and sanctions, handling complex regulatory challenges and milestone cases.
RB Legal is recognised as a leader in assisting EU producers regarding the use of trade defence instruments (TDIs) against unfair imports. Two recent landmark representations were the team’s work for EU glass fibre reinforcements and glass fibre fabrics producers in anti-subsidy cases, resulting in the imposition of the first EU countervailing measures against subsidies granted by China to Chinese state-owned companies in relation to operations located outside China.
Trade remedies
The firm focuses on international trade, particularly trade defence (anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguards), advising clients and assisting in the preparation of complaints and requests and in investigations.
Customs
RB Legal assists clients in implementing duty recovery projects, customs classification, valuation, and origin matters before EU authorities and courts.
Export Controls and Sactions
The firm ensures companies comply with EU and key Member State regulations.
Market access and other trade-related regulatory areas
RB Legal advises industries on market access under EU and WTO law.
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Boutique law firm RB Legal specialises in EU and international trade law, handling trade defence mandates, including expiry reviews. The firm's expertise further extends to customs and sanctions matters, advising on compliance with regulations and classification advice. It counts a number of manufacturers among its clients.
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RB Legal assisted Glass Fibre Europe and its members in the preparation of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy complaints regarding imports of glass fibre yarns from China, which led to the imposition of anti-dumping measures in March 2025.
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RB Legal understands the reality of our industry, specificities and challenges. It has the expertise to represent us well and is able to lead our group, suggesting the best path to succeed.
RB Legal is strong in building an efficient and convincing narrative to get a case open and successfully handled.
RB Legal understands our business and is quick to adapt to new situations, proactive and highly engaged in coming up with creative solutions and approaches.
RB Legal always keeps its promises and provides practical and common sensical trade law advise.
RB Legal is adept at tackling multifaceted issues with a thoughtful and structured approach.
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Laurent Ruessmann advises on anti-dumping measures, assisting clients with expiry review investigations, as well as export and sanction controls.
Laurent Ruessmann is a champion in global trade knowledge and related legal aspects, with years of experience and a view outside of Europe.
What sets Laurent Ruessmann apart is his ability to simplify complexity - whether it is a technical challenge or a business dilemma, he brings clarity and direction.
Laurent's vast experience in EU and US trade law combined with his ability to deal with the authorities concerned creates a unique combination of know-how that is very valuable for any client.
Laurent Ruessmann is really into strategy and thinks about the best way to approach European Commission services. He is very knowledgeable here.
Laurent is a recognised expert in trade defence matters with a strong ability to handle difficult cases, impressive analytical skills and a sense of diplomacy to lower tensions and find solutions.
Jochen Beck boasts a strong reputation acting on trade defence mandates, often on the complainant side. He demonstrates additional expertise in complex export control and sanctions matters.
Jochen Beck has an understanding and an openness to learn more about the technology itself.
Jochen excels in innovation - not just in generating fresh ideas but in translating them into scalable solutions with real-world impact. He has a talent for connecting with clients on a human level.
Jochen Beck is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and always gets us an answer on time when I ask a question.
Jochen Beck guides us through the complex legal matters and procedures with a high technical competence and with a very supportive and encouraging attitude.
I am very satisfied with Jochen Beck's expertise on specific matters. He clearly has established experience and knows how these things work.
Head of International Trade/WTO
Head of International Trade/WTO
Provided by RB Legal | Ruessmann, Beck & Co.
Kristiyana Drandarova
Pieter Van Vaerenbergh
Erblina Sejdiu
Global 2026
Practice area: International Trade/WTO
Location: Europe-wide
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