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About

Provided by VVGB Advocaten/Avocats

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

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  • VVGB represented the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China in the EU anti-subsidy investigation into battery electric vehicles from China.

Strengths

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VVGB lawyers are very agile and responsive, and have a very good understanding of the commercial landscape.

International Trade/WTO respondent
Europe

The team at VVGB has good expertise and handle everything efficiently.

International Trade/WTO respondent
Europe

VVGB provides excellent and thoroughly researched legal advice in a timely manner.

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 really valuable network and thinks not only legally but also strategically. He covers all aspects of the case.

Edwin Vermulst is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced partners in this domain.

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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.

Folkert's expertise and experience are excellent.

I can always rely on Folkert Graafsma when I need to determine the most effective strategy to secure the outcome we want.

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Joris Cornelis
3
Joris Cornelis
3
Band 3

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

Joris never lets you down and is always there when you need support.

Joris Cornelis is very experienced and has a very good insight into this area.

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Juhi Sud
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Juhi Sud
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming lawyer 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 Sud is always available and has a very deep understanding of aspects from a legal and strategic level.

Juhi Sud has a huge amount of knowledge and experience, and immense creativity. She is very solution-oriented.

Juhi has extensive experience and offers valuable, practical insights. Her advice is very reliable.

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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
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Joris Cornelis
3
Band 3
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Juhi Sud
U
Juhi Sud
U
Up and Coming
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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