Chambers Review
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International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide
What the Team is Known For
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.
Strengths
RB Legal always keeps its promises and provides practical and common sensical trade law advise.
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 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 is adept at tackling multifaceted issues with a thoughtful and structured approach.
Work Highlights
RB Legal assisted Glass Fibre Europe and its members in the preparation of anti-dumping and anti-subsidiary complaints regarding imports of glass fibre yarns from China, which led to the imposition of anti-dumping measures in March 2025.
Notable practitioners
Laurent Ruessmann advises on anti-dumping measures, assisting clients with expiry review investigations, as well as export and sanction controls.
Laurent Ruessmann is really into strategy and thinks about the best way to approach European Commission services. He is very knowledgeable here.
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.
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 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.
Laurent Ruessmann is a champion in global trade knowledge and related legal aspects, with years of experience and a view outside of Europe.
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.
I am very satisfied with Jochen Beck's expertise on specific matters. He clearly has established experience and knows how these things work.
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.
Jochen Beck has an understanding and an openness to learn more about the technology itself.