Ranking tables

International Trade: Customs | Global

USA

The International Trade: Customs rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across USA.

Rankings overview for Departments

S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Gilbert Lee SandlerSandler, Travis & Rosenberg
  2. John M PetersonNeville Peterson LLP
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Matthew T McGrathBarnes, Richardson & Colburn
1

Band 1

  1. Lars-Erik A Hjelm
    Lars-Erik A Hjelm Akin10 Years Ranked
  2. Ted Murphy
    Ted Murphy Sidley Austin LLP10 Years Ranked
  3. Lawrence FriedmanBarnes, Richardson & Colburn LLP
4

Band 4

  1. Chandri Navarro Baker McKenzie1 Years Ranked
  2. Craig A Lewis Hogan Lovells US LLP6 Years Ranked
  3. David Hamill ArentFox Schiff LLP3 Years Ranked
  4. Peter Klestadt
    Peter Klestadt Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP10 Years Ranked
  5. Suzanne Kane
    Suzanne Kane Akin2 Years Ranked
  6. James SawyerFaegre Drinker
  7. Jason WaiteAlston & Bird LLP
  8. Lian YangAlston & Bird LLP
  9. Matthew W CaligurBakerHostetler LLP
  10. Michael S SnarrBakerHostetler LLP
  11. Mollie SitkowskiFaegre Drinker
  12. Nicolas GuzmanFaegre Drinker
  13. William Randolph RuckerFaegre Drinker

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Akin
    1
    Akin
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Akin possesses a team of talented attorneys noted for their capabilities in customs, CFIUS, export controls and economic sanctions work. The areas of expertise cover ITAR, EAR, tariff classification and country of origin marking. The firm is proficient in trade remedies and trade policy issues, regularly working with leading domestic and foreign companies, as well as national governments. The team is also experienced in handling international mandates, supported by offices in Europe and Asia.
  2. Sidley Austin LLP
    1
    Sidley Austin LLP
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Sidley Austin LLP has a highly impressive practice, particularly admired for its prowess in WTO litigation. The team is also experienced in handling trade remedy disputes, with members often engaged in countervailing and antidumping cases. The firm is adept at advising on complex customs matters, often working with leading multinationals, among others.
2

Band 2

  1. Crowell & Moring LLP
    2
    Crowell & Moring LLP
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Crowell & Moring LLP has a strong standing in the customs realm, advising on matters such as classification, valuation and origin issues, as well as litigation. The firm has a robust export controls and sanctions practice, providing counsel on issues including license applications, compliance and government investigations. The team's extensive client base includes those in the telecommunications, transportation, insurance and aerospace sectors. It also works with retailers, manufacturers and financial institutions, among others.
  2. Faegre Drinker
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Baker McKenzie
    3
    Baker McKenzie
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie has a deep bench with extensive expertise in customs, export controls and economic sanctions. The firm offers services in trade enforcement and compliance, and OFAC and ITAR matters. The team is experienced in handling sanctions matters relating to Iran. The firm is well supported by an integrated network of global offices. Its client base includes those in the energy, financial services, healthcare and telecommunications sectors.
  2. Barnes, Richardson & Colburn
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. ArentFox Schiff LLP
    4
    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    ArentFox Schiff LLP has an experienced team that excels in trade remedies, customs, export controls and economic sanctions. The firm's areas of focus include ITAR-related issues and trade litigation concerning steel, solar panels and lumber. The team's clients include multinational manufacturers, defense companies and financial institutions.
  2. Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
    4
    Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Braumiller Law Group is an experienced team in customs with a wide variety of abilities. The firm has strengths in import tariffs, product classification, licensing, market access and more.
  3. Cassidy Levy Kent
    4
    Cassidy Levy Kent
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Cassidy Levy Kent is a boutique practice with a strong pedigree in trade remedies. The firm represents an impressive roster of clients that includes trade associations, multinational corporations and provincial governments. The team is experienced in representing US petitioners and foreign respondents, and the lawyers regularly advise on customs matters, including compliance issues and investigations.
  4. King & Spalding LLP
    4
    King & Spalding LLP
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    King & Spalding LLP has a noted practice that demonstrates strength in trade remedies and is particularly well regarded for its representation of petitioners. The firm maintains a strong bench with partners experienced in antidumping and countervailing duty disputes. The team also handles export controls and economic sanctions work, often advising clients in the aerospace, defense, energy and life sciences sectors. The firm is also experienced in handling customs work and regularly advises on a range of compliance matters.
  5. Miller & Chevalier Chartered
    4
    Miller & Chevalier Chartered
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Miller & Chevalier Chartered has a robust team that is capable of handling a variety of export controls and economic sanctions matters. It regularly represents clients before OFAC and BIS. The firm is also noted for its strength in customs work.
  6. Alston & Bird LLP
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 4
  7. BakerHostetler LLP
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 4
  8. Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg
    International Trade: Customs
    2025 | Band 4