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Sidley Austin LLP

International Trade/WTO

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region

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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/WTO - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin fields a highly regarded international trade legal team, which represents trade authorities and governments as well as corporate clients in WTO disputes. The practitioners in the USA, China and Europe work in concert to handle major international trade conflicts in the region, with a focus on the steel and energy industries, and also regularly act for tech and life sciences clients. The team is well versed in regulatory issues, export controls, trade sanctions, trade remedy investigations and proceedings. The firm additionally assists clients with pleading trade policy issues, and its clients benefit from the specialist knowledge of its team of in-house economists.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin represented Nippon Steel before the US DOC in three

    administrative reviews of an anti-dumping order on hot-rolled steel from Japan and three appeals related to a hot-rolled steel order before the US Court of International Trade.

Strengths

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  • The department stands out for its deep expertise in international trade and WTO law, coupled with a strong ability to navigate complex multi-jurisdictional proceedings.

    International Trade/WTO respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Sidley Austin has an experienced and skilful group of lawyers who are well organised and productive. They know the WTO law and the system inside out and apply their skills effectively.

    International Trade/WTO respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew W Shoyer
    Andrew W Shoyer

    Andrew W Shoyer

    Andrew Shoyer in Washington, DC is a partner at Sidley Austin. He offers clients a wealth of expertise in US and EU export controls, tariffs and sanctions.

    • Andrew is excellent.

      International Trade/WTO respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Richard LA Weiner
    Richard LA Weiner

    Richard LA Weiner

    Richard Weiner frequently assists Asian clients with US investigations. He often acts for clients in the metal and renewable energy sectors.
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  • Shawn Higgins
    Shawn Higgins

    Shawn Higgins

    Shawn Higgins is a partner of Sidley Austin's office in Washington, DC. He acts for clients in the metal and renewable energy sectors on various US-related trade remedy issues.
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