International Trade/WTO
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
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Chambers Review
The highly regarded international trade law team at White & Case advises on US and Asia trade remedy cases and customs regulations, as well as CFIUS reviews and compliance risk assessment. The firm has a strong regional footprint in Asia, with team members based across Japan, China and Singapore. The team is also skilled in representing clients in WTO proceedings, focusing on matters with Japanese and South Korean elements and regularly acting for both governments' trade ministries. The group demonstrates capabilities advising on sanctions and export control laws.
Work Highlights
- White & Case defended Nagase & Co and Yuki Gosei Kogyo in the administrative reviews by the US Department of Commerce of the anti-dumping duty order on Glycine from Japan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case is a highly competent firm that is able to handle complex and sophisticated issues in relation to various matters of international trade."
"White & Case is a highly competent firm that is able to handle complex and sophisticated issues in relation to various matters of international trade."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Corr is based in Beijing and Washington, DC. He advises sovereign and corporate clients on various risks and trade compliance issues, as well as representing clients in anti-dumping and countervailing disputes in the USA.
"Christopher Corr is very professional, thoughtful and supportive. He helps us in all cross-border trade negotiations successfully. He is a wonderful lawyer to work with."
"Chris controls the tempo of the discussions, which often leads to a compromise with sound legal reasoning that all can accept."
Samuel Scoles in Sydney leads White & Case's trade advisory team in the region and boasts broad experience in trade policy and compliance issues.
William Moran in Tokyo is acknowledged as a reliable adviser on trade remedy, compliance and export control issues. He has a noted track record of acting for public bodies and trade associations.
"William Moran provides practical and actionable advice, rather than abstract or theoretical guidance.We are highly satisfied with his dedication and approach."
"He is well versed in the content and history of various topics related to trade and tariff policy, as well as trade relief, and has a firm outlook of his own."