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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

2
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 advised the Vitra Group on an EU anti-dumping investigation regarding imports of ceramic tiles from Turkey and India.

Strengths

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"VVGB lawyers have been very sharp and swift in responding to matters at hand, even in providing feedback on several complex matters in parallel."

International Trade/WTO respondent
Europe

"The analysis is very strong. It provides good background even for non-legal persons to understand complex issues, which was strengthened with strong arguments and good references and reasoning."

International Trade/WTO respondent
Europe

"VVGB have a high proficiency in handling complex and sophisticated matters and consistently provide us with helpful answers. We have always been impressed by their ability to address every question or concern we bring them."

International Trade/WTO respondent
Europe

"They provide outstanding professional support, legal excellence and strategic thinking. It is always practical advice and they have a proactive attitude."

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 reputed for his experience acting on anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard investigations. He also assists manufacturers with investigations carried out by foreign trade authorities and regulatory compliance.

"When it comes to very complex issues, Edwin quickly finds a solution or proposes great options to address the complicated technical issues."

"Edwin is a legend in trade remedy proceedings. I feel very lucky to know and have worked with him."

"Edwin is absolutely amazing, a great lawyer."

"Edwin Vermulst has been an expert in EU anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and WTO laws for decades and has the excellent ability to simplify complicated and technical legal issues and give the right direction. We have always learnt a lot from his experience and wisdom."

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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 Graafsma's dedication and commitment to assisting us have been outstanding. He consistently displays a genuine eagerness to address any questions or concerns we have, going above and beyond to provide us with comprehensive and helpful answers."

"Folkert is one of the best professionals I worked with in terms of sheer determination. His desire to win never ceases to impress."

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Joris Cornelis
4
Joris Cornelis
4
Band 4

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's ability to handle pressure and manage crises is a very important skill."

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Juhi Sud
U
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 and safeguard measures.

"Juhi Sud is extremely knowledgeable in EU trade defence and WTO laws, as well as EU regulatory issues. Her knowledge, experience, hard work and commitment to each matter are highly appreciable and make working with her an excellent experience. We count on her."

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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
4
Joris Cornelis
4
Band 4
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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