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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
Steptoe provide good, timely and comprehensive service. They're excellent at cross-border regulatory matters, including handling communication with local governments.
Steptoe provide timely and targeted solutions to clients, with close collaboration between their Beijing and Washington, DC offices. Their practical answers and advice solve real-world issues for us.
Work Highlights
Steptoe represented Tesla in a significant EU anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicle imports.
Notable practitioners
Wendy Wysong manages Steptoe's Hong Kong office and draws on her former experience in the US Department of Commerce to offer clients deep expertise in cross-border investigations and due diligence related 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.
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.