International Trade/WTO | Asia-Pacific

MinterEllison is a leading firm for international trade advice, particularly in relation to anti-dumping disputes under WTO and FTA rules. It also offers comprehensive expertise in areas such as sanctions, export controls and anti-bribery. The law firm offers additional expertise in treaty advisory as well as customs issues and trade remedies. MinterEllison advises clients from a range of industries, including education, defence and construction, with notable clients including Rollease Acmeda, the Government of the United Kingdom and Dole Asia.

Moulis Legal is a highly regarded boutique with extensive experience of handling trade matters across a broad range of sectors. It routinely undertakes substantial anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations. The team is also skilled at taking on safeguard, customs and sanctions-related work and is experienced in handling trade remedy matters for major international companies and governments. Moulis Legal has a notable track record advising clients on aluminium, steel, paper and renewable energy cases, with a particularly strong client base among Asian and European companies, including Dongkuk Steel Mill, Electra Cables and SSAB.

Clayton Utz fields an established practice, covering a wide scope of trade work. It is especially active on anti-dumping investigations, with further expertise across import-export issues, customs, risk management and regulatory work. The law firm advises clients across a range of sectors including the energy, logistics and steel industries, acting lately for Jackaroo, Nippon Steel and Siemens Energy.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth maintains an experienced team that advises clients from both the public and private sectors. It is particularly adept at advising overseas companies on anti-dumping investigations, and has noteworthy expertise in China-related cases. The team assists clients from a range of industries, including the technology, manufacturing and agriculture sectors, and is regularly instructed on matters relating to new legislation and sanctions. Notable clients include the Press Metal Group, Australian Sugar Industry Alliance and Powin.