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Arnoud R Willems

Arnoud R Willems

Europe 2026

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Arnoud Willems is a Partner in the International Trade Team. Arnoud advises clients on all aspects of trade law, including trade remedies, customs, trade compliance, and trade agreements. With over 30 years of experience, he is a trusted adviser to entrepreneurs, executives, and diplomats with an unparalleled network. Arnoud deeply understands how trade rules shape global flows of capital, investment, goods, technology, and services, especially with respect to competitiveness, and the application of trade rules to various sectors. He helps clients navigate complex rules, manage their risks, and become more successful in their long-term strategy.

Arnoud has assisted complainants, respondents, associations, governments, importers, and users in more than 200 high-profile anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, safeguard, and anti-circumvention investigations. Along with representing clients in such cases before the European Commission, national and EU courts, he has worked on several third-country cases (Russia, China, Türkiye, Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil).

Mr. Willems’ cases often involve pan-European strategies with simultaneous litigation in several countries.

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International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide

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Arnoud Willems handles EU investigations for EU-based importers and foreign exporters, advising on compliance and anti-dumping matters. He is further experienced in customs law mandates at national court level and before the CJEU.

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  • Arnoud is calm, rational and pragmatic, with very good knowledge of anti-dumping cases and EU processes.

    International Trade/WTOChambers European Guide
  • Arnoud's know-how and knowledge is probably one of the best in the industry. He is quite an amazing adviser and very hands-on.

    International Trade/WTOChambers European Guide
  • Arnoud Willems offers outstanding knowledge, support and team leadership as well as a great networking capability.

    International Trade/WTOChambers European Guide

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