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Edwin Vermulst

Edwin Vermulst

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

International Trade/WTO

Europe-wide

18 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Trade remedies' investigations (anti-dumping; countervailing duty; safeguards); Customs (classification, valuation, RoO); WTO dispute settlement. Representing Governments, Multinationals, SMEs.

Career

Founding partner VVGB 1996-present; Partner Akin Gump 1990-1995; SJD (1986), LLM (1984) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Master/Bachelor of laws Utrecht University (1983, 1978).

Professional Memberships

Member of the Brussels bar; Editor-in-Chief Journal of World Trade, Board member Global Trade and Customs Journal, contributor Regulating Globalisation; Faculty member World Trade Institute (Bern) and EPLO (Athens), Advisory Board member ECIPE, European Centre for International Political Economy (Brussels).

Publications

Co-author of nine books, including landmark comparative analyses of the anti-dumping systems of Australia, Canada, the EU and the US with Professor John Jackson and of rules of origin, and numerous articles. The second edition of his book on EU Anti-Dumping Law and Practice was published in October 2010 by Sweet & Maxwell. His book on the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement was published in 2006 by Oxford University Press

Personal

Top ranked trade lawyer in Chambers (star individual), Legal 500 (star individual) and Who's Who Legal (trade and customs lawyer of the year for seven years).

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Chambers European Guide

International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide

Star Individuals
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Star lawyer Edwin Vermulst is highly reputed for his experience acting in anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard investigations. He also assists manufacturers with investigations carried out by foreign trade authorities and regulatory compliance.

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Strengths

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  • Edwin has a wealth of experience and energy and it is a pleasure working with him, as we gain valuable legal strategies and business advice.

    International Trade/WTOChambers European Guide

  • In my eyes, Edwin Vermulst is the best. At the same time, he is amiable and low-key, as well as my most trusted partner.

    International Trade/WTOChambers European Guide

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