International Trade/WTO (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
Steptoe LLP houses a renowned Beijing-based group that works closely with its Washington, DC office. 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. Key clients include United Furniture Industries and the China Chamber of Commerce for Imports & Exports of Machinery & Electronics.
Strengths
"Steptoe has in-depth expertise and profound experience in handling cases related to China."
"Steptoe is the top-notch firm for WTO, anti-dumping, sanctions compliance and trade regulatory work."
Work highlights
Steptoe represented China Chamber of Commerce for Imports & Exports of Machinery & Electronics (CCCME) before the Court of Justice of the European Union in appeals against anti-dumping measures on imports of castings and fasteners from China.
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 on cross-border investigation 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 his office in Beijing. He frequently assists his colleagues in Washington, DC in anti-dumping and countervailing investigations and subsequent appeals in the USA. "Henry Cao has a good understanding of the US trade remedy procedures and how they work as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the US authorities during the investigation."
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 remedy and trade policy issues. "Eric is simply the best I have ever worked with. He is always very detail-oriented and yet very inspiring and creative in finding solutions for clients."
