International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
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.
VVGB has a well-structured and mature team, whose focus on representing foreign respondents has earned them the trust of clients.
We appreciate VVGB's legal but practical advice and valuable information it gains through a personal connection with the EU's authority.
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.
Work Highlights
VVGB represented Build Your Dreams in an EU anti-subsidy investigation against battery electric vehicles from China initiated by the European Commission.
Notable practitioners
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.
Folkert Graafsma advises foreign exporters on EU trade remedies and countervailing measures and investigations. He also offers expertise in WTO law.
Folkert Graafsma's expertise is particularly well known and appreciated.
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.
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 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 very experienced, reputable and reliable in terms of the assistance provided to the client.
Joris Cornelis has a clear mind and a profound understanding of the rules.
Joris Cornelis is adept at understanding complex legal issues, providing clear and practical advice and maintaining effective collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
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 very energetic and can navigate through the chaos and clutter to find the clues and dare to argue for the interests of her clients.
Juhi is intelligent, humorous and very strict. I like her attitude, which enables us to produce excellent work.
