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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 on 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 cases, including those that raise arguments over the use of national security as a justification for trade restrictions. 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 matters related to Brexit, as well as trade policy and strategic advisory work.
Strengths
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"They're very hands-on, they have a very good knowledge of the legal landscape and they are very smart lawyers with good ability to capture the technical complexity of legal issues."
"They're very hands-on, they have a very good knowledge of the legal landscape and they are very smart lawyers with good ability to capture the technical complexity of legal issues."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Jacques Bourgeois is a longstanding practitioner with a wealth of experience in EU trade defence matters.
Based in Geneva, Todd Friedbacher is highly reputed for his extensive experience in WTO litigation. This includes advising leading companies on matters concerning tariffs and customs.
Nicolas Lockhart represents governments in original proceedings and in subsequent claims brought for non-implementation of WTO rulings, often relating to manufactured and consumer goods and tariffs.
"He is a very smart lawyer; he thinks strategically and knows WTO law very well. He is really effective."
Iain Sandford acts for governments and corporate clients on high-profile WTO disputes.
"Iain impressed me as an excellent lawyer for strategic vision."
Sven De Knop assists clients with customs litigation and EU trade defence investigations.
"Sven supports our cases with great commitment."
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