Steptoe & Johnson's Brussels-based trade team assists with CJEU appeals against the implementation of trade remedies. The law firm attracts attention for its ability to coordinate customs disputes across multiple jurisdictions through a network of connected firms. Steptoe & Johnson also advises on EU and US sanctions compliance mandates.

"They have a great commercial sense. They can accommodate international client needs culturally and commercially. This team can be a really good bridge and navigate clients through complex European legal issues."

"They are subject matter experts that demonstrate extensive knowledge on various trade topics, which fosters their ability to provide timely and impactful advice and recommendations that align with our corporate goals and objective."

"They are pragmatic, very approachable, very business-oriented and very good lawyers - technical but with a pragmatic approach."

"They are great technically, understand niche subjects, and are very commercial and very practical."

Steptoe & Johnson advised Simpson Manufacturing on an anti-dumping investigation of imports of fasteners from China, as well as sanctions, export controls and customs.

Renato Antonini acts for foreign exporters on EU trade defence and export control and sanctions matters. "Technically he's very good, there's no doubt. Beyond lawyering skills, he's a great strategist." "His speech and presentation is very convincing. He can see through the eyes and hearts of the people, and that is vital for litigation work." "Renato is really on the ball. I'm lucky to have him and his team."

Eva Monard is active in litigation, handling both WTO and EU disputes, and further assists clients with export control and sanctions matters. "Eva was great in providing ad hoc advice, and was really involved, practical and to the point." "Eva has excellent legal expertise, a flexible way of speaking and is an absolute gem of a lawyer." "Eva is a great partner who continues to demonstrate a genuine ability to understand our business in order to provide valuable and timely advice and recommendations. Eva provides thorough analysis in a very timely manner and on budget. She is an effective communicator who is able to summarise key legal points in a way that the business leaders understand."