Stephen Kho

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 1

International Trade/WTO

Asia-Pacific Region

13 Years Ranked

Band 3

International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

USA

8 Years Ranked

Expertise Based Abroad

International Trade/WTO (International Firms)

China

7 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

USA 2025

Asia-Pacific 2025

About

Provided by Stephen Kho

Global

Practice Areas

Stephen Kho focuses on trade and investment policy, and dispute resolution, including WTO and other international proceedings, such as investor-state arbitration under free trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral FTA disputes. He represents companies and governments on matters ranging from market access and trade negotiations, to non-tariff barriers and public international law. Steve is a leader of the firm’s international trade policy practice, and serves as the partner-in-charge of the firm’s Geneva office.

Career

Associate General Counsel and acting Chief Counsel on China enforcement, Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR); Lead USTR attorney on intellectual property and government procurement matters. Led US delegation in WTO and NAFTA dispute settlement proceedings. Legal advisor at the US Mission to the WTO in Geneva.

Personal

LLM, Georgetown University Law Center, with distinction, (1998); JD, University of Maryland School of Law, with honors, (1995); BA, University of Virginia, with honors, (1991).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

International Trade/WTO - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stephen Kho deftly handles both the contentious and advisory sides of international trade work. He advises on WTO matters as well as trade policy compliance and regulatory issues.

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International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy - USA

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Stephen Kho undertakes a host of policy and regulatory work for his global client base. He also represents clients in antidumping and Section 301 cases.

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International Trade/WTO (International Firms) - China

USA expertise based abroad

Individual Editorial

Stephen Kho frequently deals with trade policy issues and international disputes, particularly those involving the USA and China. His experience is sought after by government entities and companies. He is based in Washington DC.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Stephen Kho is a true professional and a superb technician. He is also a creative thinker and problem-solver.

International Trade/WTO respondent
Chambers Global Guide

His knowledge of US trade law is unsurpassed; I could not do my job without him.

International Trade/WTO respondent
Chambers Global Guide

"His responses are very prompt and address our concerns and interests accurately."

International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy respondent
Chambers Global Guide

"He listens to his clients, assesses their needs and outlines strategies for success."

International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Stephen Kho is a true professional and a superb technician. He is also a creative thinker and problem-solver.

International Trade/WTO respondent
Chambers Global Guide

His knowledge of US trade law is unsurpassed; I could not do my job without him.

International Trade/WTO respondent
Chambers Global Guide

"His responses are very prompt and address our concerns and interests accurately."

International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy respondent
Chambers Global Guide

"He listens to his clients, assesses their needs and outlines strategies for success."

International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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Stephen Kho

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Stephen Kho

Global Guide 2025

International Trade/WTO + 2 more rankings

About

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Chambers Review

Chambers Global Guide

International Trade/WTO - Asia-Pacific Region

Individual Editorial

International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy - USA

Individual Editorial

International Trade/WTO (International Firms) - China

Individual Editorial

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