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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions | Europe

Europe-wide

The below International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Europe-wide. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. Bogdan Evtimov
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    Bogdan Evtimov
    Evlex | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
    2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Bogdan Evtimov of Evlex acts on sanctions and customs law matters, often advising companies withdrawing business from Russia. He also represents clients in WTO disputes and trade remedy mandates.

  2. Jasper Helder
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    Jasper Helder
    Akin
    Akin | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
    2026 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked

    Jasper Helder has extensive experience in sanctions and export control compliance topics, including in customs litigation.

  3. Lourdes Catrain
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    Lourdes Catrain
    Hogan Lovells International LLP
    Hogan Lovells International LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
    2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Lourdes Catrain is reputed for her expertise in sanctions and export embargoes. Her impressive experience also includes interventions in EU anti-dumping expiry reviews and tariff matters, as well as CBAM challenges.
  4. Paulette Vander Schueren
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    Paulette Vander Schueren
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
    2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Paulette Vander Schueren handles customs matters for major international goods manufacturers, as well as advising on sanctions compliance matters. She is also active on matters concerning safeguard measures and trade defence.

  5. Sunny Mann
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    Sunny Mann
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Sunny Mann leads the firm's global international trade team. He is highly active on matters relating to sanctions and export controls, particularly companies affected by the sanctions imposed against Russia.

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Band 2

  1. David Lorello
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    David Lorello
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    David Lorello is reputed for his expertise in UK and EU sanctions and export controls. His activity includes assisting multinational companies with compliance programs and internal investigations, often advising clients previously active in Russia and Belarus.

  2. Eva Monard
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    Eva Monard
    Hogan Lovells International LLP
    Hogan Lovells International LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Eva Monard handles WTO and EU disputes, as well as anti-dumping investigations. She further assists clients with export control and sanctions matters.
  3. Nadiya Nychay
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    Nadiya Nychay
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Nadiya Nychay acts on sanctions and WTO compliance matters, counting trade ministries and energy companies among her clients.
  4. Nicoleta Montag
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    Nicoleta Montag
    Dentons
    Dentons | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Nicoleta Tuomine handles issues related to sanctions, ranging from representation in the annulment of EU individual and sectoral trade restrictions to advice on different statuses under EU sanctions laws.

  5. Renato Antonini
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    Renato Antonini
    Hogan Lovells International LLP
    Hogan Lovells International LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
    2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Renato Antonini acts for foreign exporters on EU trade defence and export control and sanctions matters.
  6. José María Viñals
    Squire Patton Boggs | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
    2026 | Band 2
  7. Valerijus Ostrovskis
    Acquis EU Law & Policy | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
    2026 | Band 2