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International Trade/WTO (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Steptoe houses a renowned Beijing-based group that works closely with the firm's headquarters in Washington, DC. The group is recognised for its prowess in international trade disputes and strong standing in the China market. The team has a wealth of experience litigating on big-ticket mandates at the WTO, and is noted for representing Chinese clients in trade remedy cases in the USA and EU.
Strengths
This is one of the few teams with comprehensive experience in handling international trade cases. We firmly believe that they possess the full capacity to address cutting-edge and intricate cases.
Steptoe's team excels in all aspects of international trade cases. The team has the ability to develop effective strategies, deliver outstanding technical works and handle sensitive issues.
Work Highlights
Steptoe represented EcoCeres in the EU's anti-dumping investigation into Chinese biodiesel imports.
Notable practitioners
Wendy Wysong splits her time between the firm's Hong Kong and Washington, DC offices and draws on her former experience in the US Department of Commerce to offer clients deep expertise in cross-border investigations and due diligence relating to sanctions and export control. She is frequently mandated to advise on issues related to US government 'blacklists' such as the Department of Commerce Entity List and OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals List.
She has a strong background in enforcment and has really leveraged her understanding of US law. She has the US government expertise and also understands the market, a hard skill set to find.
Wendy's professional attitude wins respect.
Henry Cao (Cao Hui) provides on-the-ground presence for Steptoe's international trade practice from its Beijing office. He frequently assists colleagues in the firm's Washington, DC headquarters with anti-dumping and countervailing investigations as well as subsequent appeals in US courts.
Eric Emerson co-chairs Steptoe's international trade and regulatory compliance group. Based in Washington DC, he is well known for assisting multinational companies in China. His notable expertise includes trade remedies and trade policy issues.
Eric is an excellent trade lawyer! He has top-quality work and is very reliable.