LAWYER PROFILE
Alan Yanovich

Alan Yanovich

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Alan Yanovich advises foreign governments and multinational corporations on litigation of disputes before the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other international dispute-resolution bodies; on international business and policy issues; and on legislation, regulation and interagency policy formation.

Career

Before joining Akin, he spent 12 years at the WTO Appellate Body, the WTO’s highest tribunal. Between 1997 and 2001, Mr. Yanovich was a legal advisor at the General Secretariat of the Andean Community, and, prior to that, he served as a Colombian Government Trade Bureau commercial secretary.

Personal

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1996; B.A., Georgetown University, 1993

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Alan Yanovich is highly experienced in acting for government bodies and international corporates in WTO disputes. He also assists clients with export controls and sanctions compliance.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Alan Yanovich has an excellent understanding of WTO law and a rare ability to mix the academic with the pragmatic.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • Alan Yanovich's advice is always timely, quick and very helpful. He understands what kind of timeline we are expecting and his quick responses are really useful for us.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • Alan Yanovich's service is more than just knowing the law; it is in how he applies the knowledge he has to practical solutions, and this is an area where he excels.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Akin (79)

Asia-Pacific Region

China

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Europe-wide

Latin America - International Counsel

Middle East-wide

Saudi Arabia

UK

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