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Stephen Kho

Stephen Kho

Global 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

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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

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International Trade/WTO - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 1
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.

International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy - USA

Band 3
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.

International Trade/WTO (International Firms) - China

Expertise Based Abroad
China, expertise based abroad in USA

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.

Strengths

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  • He leads the team with a sense of the whole picture as a leader. In particular, his deep knowledge of trade-related matters was extremely valuable advice in moving forward with this project.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • He has a very broad perspective on what does and doesn't work and understands the policy context very well.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • Stephen is very professional and always find excellent solutions and recommendation for us.

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade PolicyChambers Global Guide
  • Stephen Kho is great at communicating with the client to understand the core of their concerns and interests.

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade PolicyChambers 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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