About

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Wiley's diverse International Trade practice is a leader in providing comprehensive legal solutions and expertise in Washington and global policy matters. We cover a wide range of trade law areas, including trade remedies, global trade policies, export controls, import regulations, economic sanctions, supply chains, and national security. With our extensive experience, we represent major global companies across industries such as steel, agriculture, energy, technology, and pharmaceuticals. We navigate the complex trade landscape, offering tailored solutions and anticipating key developments.


Our team is well-versed in assisting clients with emerging trade issues, working closely with pivotal federal and global agencies and courts, including USTR, DOC, DOD, State Department, and Treasury. With deep government knowledge and relationships, we drive business strategies and address regulatory challenges for our clients.

Chambers Review

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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Wiley has an accomplished team of attorneys best known for handling import relief, unfair trade and WTO proceedings. The firm is noted for its capabilities in representing petitioners. The team is also highly regarded for advising clients in the steel industry and works with entities in sectors such as renewable energy and agriculture. Wiley is experienced in handling trade control matters, including OFAC and ITAR issues.

Work Highlights

  • Wiley represented the American Personal Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Coalition on various trade litigation and policy matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Timothy C Brightbill
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Timothy C Brightbill
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Timothy Brightbill handles a range of trade remedy litigation, including antidumping and countervailing duty disputes.

He is a leading industry expert who is extremely reliable, competent and well respected by many in the industry.

Timothy is a great trade case strategist, has expansive knowledge of the law and is personable.

Timothy is a fantastic attorney and provides an excellent level of service and sophistication to us with respect to international trade matters.

Alan H Price
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Alan H Price
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Alan Price fields extensive experience acting for clients in trade remedy litigation and investigations.

Alan Price is a subject matter expert and top-notch legal mind.

Alan Price is a connector and strategist who can bring multiple stakeholders together to coalesce around important issues.

Alan has been an excellent advocate for our issues.

Maureen Thorson
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Maureen Thorson
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Maureen Thorson has a wealth of experience advising clients on a range of customs matters. She often counsels on compliance programs.

Maureen Thorson demonstrates a high level of sophistication and deep commercial awareness. Her ability to understand our business needs and provide insightful, strategic advice has been invaluable.

Maureen is extremely well informed, well spoken and I feel we are in excellent hands at all times.

Maureen Thorson is amazing to work with. She has an unreal knowledge of HTS and ECCN classifications and is always willing to help us when we have an issue.

John R Shane
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John R Shane
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Band 4
John Shane attracts praise for the breadth of his knowledge in export controls and economic sanctions. He is well known for advising clients on OFAC, EAR and ITAR issues.

John Shane is extremely knowledgeable on all facets of export compliance law. He is extremely responsive and the overall quality of the work is outstanding.

John is always a professional and always ensures we get a response and our questions in a timely manner.

He is excellent, knowledgeable and always provides a timely response.

Laura El-Sabaawi
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Laura El-Sabaawi
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Band 4
Laura El-Sabaawi is an up-and-comer in the trade remedy area. Her clients include those in the steel and solar panel sectors.

Laura is an excellent attorney with strong skills in trade case strategy.

Laura El-Sabaawi is a sophisticated lawyer who provides excellent service and brings matters to successful resolutions.

Laura El-Sabaawi is an absolute pleasure to partner with. She is brilliant, practical and has exceptional communication skills.

Robert DeFrancesco
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Robert DeFrancesco
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Robert DeFrancesco has a notable practice in trade remedy proceedings, with a particular emphasis on both antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings.

He is very responsive, very approachable and is good at explaining complicated concepts.

Robert goes in-depth with his clients and finds creative solutions.

Christopher B. Weld
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Christopher B. Weld
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Christopher Weld assists clients with a broad array of trade issues, including trade remedies, policy and anti-money laundering.

Christopher has navigated complex trade matters with ease, providing clear guidance and strategic solutions that continue to support us.

Christopher dug into the financial and operational details of our industry to become a critical partner on our interests. He is always available and is responsive to questions and issues.

Christopher provides outstanding legal advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wiley

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USA - Nationwide

International Trade: Customs

Maureen Thorson
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Maureen Thorson
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Band 3
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

John R Shane
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John R Shane
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Band 4
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

Timothy C Brightbill
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Timothy C Brightbill
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Band 1
Alan H Price
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Alan H Price
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Band 2
Laura El-Sabaawi
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Laura El-Sabaawi
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Band 4
Robert DeFrancesco
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Robert DeFrancesco
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Band 4
Christopher B. Weld
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Christopher B. Weld
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Band 5

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Automobiles & Parts

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Forestry & Paper

Government

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications