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International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide

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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

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Todd Friedbacher
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Todd Friedbacher
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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.

Nicolas J S Lockhart
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Nicolas J S Lockhart
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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.
Sven De Knop
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Sven De Knop
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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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Europe-wide

International Trade/WTO

Todd Friedbacher
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Todd Friedbacher
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Band 1
Nicolas J S Lockhart
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Nicolas J S Lockhart
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Band 2
Sven De Knop
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Sven De Knop
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Band 3

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