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 the United States Trade Representative, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, 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 Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee in filing AD and CVD petitions for relief from unfairly traded solar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam which had caused US prices to drop by over 50% in the period preceding the filing of the petitions.

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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Band 1
Timothy Brightbill handles a range of trade remedy litigation, including antidumping and countervailing duty disputes.

Tim is a leader in trade law practice. He understands the law and the interagency and legal process well. He provides tangible action and results for his clients.

Tim brings a broad-based background to trade work which provides a unique perspective.

Tim is brilliant in this practice area and great to have in your corner.

Tim is an outstanding resource on complex legislative trade issues. He’s a clear and effective communicator who knows how to translate technical details into policy-relevant insights that resonate.

Alan H Price
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Alan H Price
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Band 2
Alan Price fields extensive experience acting for clients in trade remedy litigation and investigations.

Alan is extremely knowledgeable in his area, he brings consistent, wise counsel to us.

Alan is an invaluable partner with deep expertise and strong relationships across the trade landscape.

Alan is skilled and creative in his work.

Maureen Thorson
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Maureen Thorson
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Band 2
Maureen Thorson has a wealth of experience advising clients on a range of customs matters. She often counsels on compliance programs.

Maureen is extremely responsive and very knowledgeable. She's very surgical and very exact with her responses and a true subject matter expert.

Maureen's responsiveness and knowledge on HTS codes, tariffs, duties, ECCNs and other export compliance issues is outstanding. It's always a pleasure dealing with her.

Christopher B. Weld
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Christopher B. Weld
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Band 4

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

Chris’ service and impact are exceptional. He’s strategic, a clear communicator and works closely across our enterprise to ensure alignment with our goals. His deep understanding of our business and the evolving trade landscape makes him an indispensable and trusted adviser.

Chris is a true professional with a deep understanding of our industry and the law. His expertise has helped our organization achieve goals that would be unimaginable without his help.

Chris is an invaluable adviser on issues and strategies. He is always proactive and responsive in addressing developments in a rapidly changing environment for trade law.

Chris brings a great technical view to our issues and always has very thoughful and insightful takeaways.

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 is a shrewd problem-solver with decades of experience. His formidable mind and memory enable him to quickly and seemingly effortlessly leverage his deep industry history in service of his current clients. He's a great asset and adviser.

John is amazing to work with. His service and knowledge of our business and how export law can apply to it is unmatched.

John is an invaluable asset, providing timely guidance on numerous complex issues.

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 knowledgeable and responsive. She understands trade practice and serves clients well.

Laura is tremendous. She is responsive and makes me feel like I am her only client. She explains incredibly complicated matters in a very easy way. She's very smart and has a great personality.

Laura is responsive, intelligent, engaged and capable.

Robert DeFrancesco
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Robert DeFrancesco
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Band 4
Robert DeFrancesco has a notable practice in trade remedy proceedings, with a particular emphasis on both antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings.

Robert is a phenomenal attorney. He is fantastic to work with, he can take complicated business matters and translate them into international trade issues.

Robert is the most commercially aware partner we deal with. He follows our industry closely and is often one step ahead when it comes to seeing important risks or opportunities. He is an invaluable member of our trade strategy.

Robert is a great attorney with lots of tools in his box, both written and oral.

Lori Scheetz
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Lori Scheetz
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Band 5

Lori Scheetz exhibits skill on export control matters and offers notable acumen related to OFAC sanctions and ITAR compliance.

Lori provides timely responses and is always helpful. She always goes above and beyond and exceeds expectations.

Lori is a tremendously thoughtful and precise attorney whose counsel is as immaculate from a technical perspective as it is practical, well balanced and respectful of her clients' stated goals. She is a creative problem-solver and a pleasure to have as an adviser and teammate.

Lori is wonderful to deal with. Her knowledge of our products and her ability to help solve our issues is fantastic.

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 2
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

John R Shane
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John R Shane
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Band 4
Lori Scheetz
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Lori Scheetz
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Band 5
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
2
Alan H Price
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Band 2
Christopher B. Weld
4
Christopher B. Weld
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Band 4
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

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