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V V G B is an independent international law firm based in Brussels. The firm is specialized in providing advice and rendering assistance on international, EU, and Belgian law. The firm's clients include national and multinational corporations, associations, and governments.


It advises public and private clients on all aspects of international trade and investment law. Its lawyers have a remarkable experience with the EU institutions in Brussels, the GATT/WTO in Geneva, the PCA in The Hague, and the ICSID in Washington, DC. As it practices worldwide, it can call on a global network of experts. Most of its lawyers have worked together as a team for many years. It spares no effort to obtain the best results for our clients. The firm is leading in EU trade remedies investigations, bilateral free trade, investment agreements, and WTO Litigation.


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International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

VVGB is an excellent Brussels-based trade defence practice with considerable experience defending non-EU exporters in EU anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard investigations. It advises European chemicals, sporting goods and textiles manufacturers on trade defence investigations carried out by authorities worldwide, often working together with local firms to defend anti-dumping or anti-subsidy investigations. VVGB also advises governments as complainants or industrial clients as interested third parties on WTO dispute settlement processes. It counts a number of Asian government ministries and industrial companies among its clients, as well as international technology companies.

Work Highlights

  • VVGB represented Build Your Dreams in an EU anti-subsidy investigation against battery electric vehicles from China initiated by the European Commission.

Strengths

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Technically, VVGB demonstrates a high level of competence, assimilating large quantities of data and preparing the output to a high standard. It also responds promptly and thoroughly to all questions.

International Trade/WTO respondent
Europe

VVGB has a strong institutional background and a team with extensive industry experience, sharp risk awareness, professional approach and profound expertise to successfully resolve my legal matters.

International Trade/WTO respondent
Europe

We appreciate VVGB's legal but practical advice and valuable information it gains through a personal connection with the EU's authority.

International Trade/WTO respondent
Europe

VVGB has a well-structured and mature team, whose focus on representing foreign respondents has earned them the trust of clients.

International Trade/WTO respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Edwin Vermulst
Edwin Vermulst
Head of International Trade/WTO
Star Individuals

Star lawyer Edwin Vermulst is highly reputed for his experience acting in anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard investigations. He also assists manufacturers with investigations carried out by foreign trade authorities and regulatory compliance.

Edwin has a wealth of experience and energy and it is a pleasure working with him, as we gain valuable legal strategies and business advice.

In my eyes, Edwin Vermulst is the best. At the same time, he is amiable and low-key, as well as my most trusted partner.

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Folkert Graafsma
1
Folkert Graafsma
Head of International Trade/WTO
1
Band 1
Folkert Graafsma advises foreign exporters on EU trade remedies and countervailing measures and investigations. He also offers expertise in WTO law.

We greatly appreciate Folkert Graafsma's quality advice based on his experience and expertise as well as his responsiveness.

Folkert Graafsma offers quick responses and his preparation is perfect. He is really kind.

Folkert Graafsma's expertise is particularly well known and appreciated.

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Joris Cornelis
3
Joris Cornelis
3
Band 3

Joris Cornelis acts on anti-dumping and safeguard investigations for manufacturers and state governments around the world. He is also active in WTO disputes involving government ministries.

Joris Cornelis is very experienced, reputable and reliable in terms of the assistance provided to the client.

Joris has the experience, responsiveness and business-integrated thinking to respond to investigations, and is able to get to the point and give us valuable advice in a short period of time.

Joris is highly responsive and consistently delivers excellent service. He demonstrates a good grasp of technical and commercial considerations and contextualises them within a legal perspective.

Joris Cornelis is adept at understanding complex legal issues, providing clear and practical advice and maintaining effective collaboration with clients and stakeholders.

Joris Cornelis has a clear mind and a profound understanding of the rules.

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Juhi Sud
4
Juhi Sud
4
Band 4

Juhi Sud handles a range of matters for large international corporates in the electronics and manufacturing industries. Her expertise includes WTO proceedings, safeguard measures and trade remedies.

Juhi is intelligent, humorous and very strict. I like her attitude, which enables us to produce excellent work.

Juhi is very energetic and can navigate through the chaos and clutter to find the clues and dare to argue for the interests of her clients.

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Europe-wide

International Trade/WTO
Edwin Vermulst
Edwin Vermulst
Head of International Trade/WTO
Star Individuals
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Folkert Graafsma
1
Folkert Graafsma
Head of International Trade/WTO
1
Band 1
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Joris Cornelis
3
Joris Cornelis
3
Band 3
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Juhi Sud
4
Juhi Sud
4
Band 4
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Members

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Akhil Raina

Camilla Nervegna

Edwin Vermulst

Edwin Vermulst

Head of Department

Folkert Graafsma

Folkert Graafsma

Head of Department

Marcel Den Ouden

Marie Van Luchene

Rafaëlla Capella

Viktoriia Mykuliak