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Renato Antonini

Renato Antonini

Global 2026

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For over 25 years Renato Antonini has represented clients on global trade legal and regulatory issues, in particular advising on EU trade matters, such as EU trade remedies investigations, sanctions, export controls and customs, as well as WTO trade law and trade remedies investigations in other jurisdictions.

He has a track record in achieving successful outcomes for clients before EU Courts, the European Commission and national regulators. Renato successfully assisted Jinan Meide Casting Co. Ltd, one of the largest manufacturers worldwide, in two landmark judgements of the European Court of Justice General Court concerning imports of threaded tube or pipe cast fittings, of malleable cast iron, originating from China. He also represented Jindal Saw Ltd, an international manufacturer headquartered in India, in two landmark judgments in cases concerning imports of tubes and pipes of ductile cast iron originating from India.

Renato advises international companies operating globally, and across all industries, in particular in steel manufacturing, chemicals, energy, and financial services as well as Sovereign states.

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International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Renato Antonini acts for foreign exporters on EU trade defence and export control and sanctions matters.

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions - Europe-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Renato Antonini acts for foreign exporters on EU trade defence and export control and sanctions matters.

International Trade/WTO - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Renato Antonini is based in the firm's Brussels office and is noted for his deep expertise in EU anti-dumping investigations, as well as his skilful handling of WTO disputes.

Strengths

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  • Renato Antonini's expertise is great, he has niche knowledge in anti-dumping law, does an excellent job and is always available.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • We are always impressed by the professionalism, technical expertise and strategic insight demonstrated by Renato.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • Renato is responsive, extremely business-oriented and available for his clients.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • Renato's expertise is really specific and well above par in that he knows how the regulators conduct the business, which helps prepare our company for the activities we need to engage in.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • Renato Antonini consistently exceeds expectations in every aspect of legal service delivery. His client service is exemplary - combining rapid response times with thoughtful, tailored advice.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • He is approachable and genuinely willing to provide dedicated support throughout our partnership.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide

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