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Sidley Austin LLP

International Trade: Customs

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Sidley Austin LLP

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For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/services/international-trade

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International Trade: Customs - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin LLP has a highly impressive practice, particularly admired for its prowess in WTO litigation. The team is also experienced in handling trade remedy disputes, with members often engaged in countervailing and antidumping cases. The firm is adept at advising on complex customs matters, often working with leading multinationals, among others.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin continued to represent the U.S. Business Alliance for Customs Modernization with regard to international trade and customs issues.

Strengths

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  • Sidley Austin excel at providing strategic advice on complex customs matters in a practical, business-friendly manner.

    International Trade: Customs respondentGlobal

  • Sidley Austin is extremely responsive is and always willing to go the extra mile.

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  • I am always impressed with Sidley Austin's quick and thorough response to our issues, which usually arise on an unscheduled basis and often are time pressured.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew W Shoyer
    Andrew W Shoyer

    Andrew W Shoyer

    Andrew Shoyer is a go-to practitioner for issues centered on trade and investment agreements. His clients include trade associations and multinational corporations.

    • Andrew has an ability to speak in an understandable way about extremely complex regulations.

      International Trade: Customs respondentGlobal

    • Andrew is great to with work with. He is very professional, aware and provides information which is easy for us to understand.

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  • Ted Murphy
    Ted Murphy

    Ted Murphy

    Ted Murphy assists clients with a variety of customs issues, including compliance programs. He also handles matters such as CBP investigations.

    • Ted Murphy is an excellent subject matter expert on customs import laws and regulations, especially customs valuations.

      International Trade: Customs respondentGlobal

    • Ted Murphy's level of sophistication is strong. Ted has been a great contact for us on import issues.

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    • Ted Murphy is a very sophisticated player and knows the nuances of the law, but has a pragmatic touch that focuses on making the counsel very actionable.

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  • John Foote
    John Foote

    John Foote

    John Foote handles customs work, among other areas. He is noted for his strength in the field of forced labor issues.

    • John is responsive, thorough and a pleasure to deal with.

      International Trade: Customs respondentGlobal

    • It has been an excellent experience working with John over the last year.

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    • John researched all topics, provided articulate arguments with firm legal support and navigated a difficult situation utilizing his relationships with customs personnel.

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  • James Mendenhall
    James Mendenhall

    James Mendenhall

    James Mendenhall has broad experience representing foreign entities on the CFIUS process for investments into the USA. He often works for private equity funds.

    • James Mendenhall is a smart, energetic and responsive lawyer.

      International Trade: Customs respondentGlobal

    • James is a truly excellent CFIUS lawyer.

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    • James has very strong expertise and is a sophisticated communicator.

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  • Maura Rezendes
    Maura Rezendes

    Maura Rezendes

    Maura Rezendes has significant experience dealing with OFAC and other US regulators in the international trade space.

    • Maura Rezendes's service is fantastic and personal.

      International Trade: Customs respondentGlobal

    • Maura Rezendes is easy to work with, flags issues early and solves problems.

      International Trade: Customs respondentGlobal

    • Maura Rezendes is very responsive and provides excellent, well-reasoned guidance.

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  • Justin Becker
    Justin Becker

    Justin Becker

    Justin Becker has a strong pedigree in trade policy issues, advising clients on trade remedies and other regulatory and national security concerns.

    • Justin Becker gets to the heart of complex issues quickly and is a trusted adviser on complex international trade/customs matters.

      International Trade: Customs respondentGlobal

    • Justin Becker provided exceptional support to our company in a very complex matter with very high stakes.

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    • Justin Becker has been very helpful and supportive throughout the entire process. He has also been very thorough and responsive.

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Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin LLP (6)

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    Maura Rezendes

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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    Andrew W Shoyer

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

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    Justin Becker

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

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