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Sidley Austin LLP

International Trade/WTO

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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/WTO - Europe-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin is recognised as a superb choice for handling all stages of WTO proceedings, acting for governments across the world and for affected corporates or industry associations in cases that have significant implications for global trade and intergovernmental relations. The law firm benefits from highly regarded teams in Geneva and Washington, DC that have demonstrable experience in complex issues. Brussels-based partners act for clients seeking either to avert or to overturn the imposition of EU trade remedies within the context of anti-dumping or safeguard investigations. Sidley Austin also handles customs and export matters, as well as trade policy and strategic advisory work. The firm is also highly active for companies affected by sanctions imposed against Russia.

Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin represented AJ Gallagher in the investment screening, FSR and sanctions compliance aspects of the client's USD13.45 billion acquisition of AssuredPartners.

Strengths

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  • Sidley Austin is super knowledgeable on trade issues and very good at boiling down and explaining issues for the layman.

    International Trade/WTO respondentEurope
  • Sidley Austin provides top-notch advice. It is proactive in flagging items it knows would be relevant to my organisation and prioritises its clients.

    International Trade/WTO respondentEurope
  • I appreciate Sidley's transparency in sharing critical points we need to be aware of. It is proactive, timely, pragmatic, flexible, system-oriented and knows how to balance the work and our needs.

    International Trade/WTO respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Todd Friedbacher
    Band 1Todd Friedbacher

    Todd Friedbacher

    Based in Geneva, Todd Friedbacher has extensive experience in WTO litigation. He acts for governments and institutions, as well as companies, on matters concerning tariffs, customs and trade defense instruments.

  • Band 2Nicolas J S Lockhart
    Band 2Nicolas J S Lockhart

    Nicolas J S Lockhart

    Nicolas Lockhart represents sovereign states in WTO disputes and in claims brought for non-implementation of WTO rulings, often relating to manufactured and consumer goods and tariffs. He also advises on regulatory matters, including market access.
  • Band 3Sven De Knop
    Band 3Sven De Knop

    Sven De Knop

    Sven De Knop assists clients with matters relating to sanctions and EU trade defense investigations.

    • Sven De Knop is bright, knowledgeable, friendly and great to work with.

      International Trade/WTO respondentEurope

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