International Trade/WTO | Global

Sidley Austin is recognised as a superb choice for handling all stages of WTO proceedings, acting for governments across the world and for affected corporates or industry associations in cases that have significant implications for global trade and intergovernmental relations. The law firm benefits from highly regarded teams in Geneva and Washington, DC that have demonstrable experience in complex issues. Brussels-based partners act for clients seeking either to avert or to overturn the imposition of EU trade remedies within the context of anti-dumping or safeguard investigations. Sidley Austin also handles customs and export matters, as well as trade policy and strategic advisory work. The firm is also highly active for companies affected by sanctions imposed against Russia.

Hogan Lovells has an expansive international trade practice based in Brussels. The firm is highly active on export control and sanctions compliance mandates and also has a strong customs practice, acting for global companies on compliance with EU customs rules and litigating adverse customs classification decisions before national courts. The firm's trade offering has been further bolstered by the arrivals of Renato Antonini, Eva Monard and Byron Maniatis in September 2025, who particularly enhance Hogan Lovell's trade defense and sanctions expertise.

Mayer Brown has a strong reputation for handling customs mandates on behalf of major global goods manufacturers. Based in Brussels, the lawyers assist with high-level advisory matters relating to the tariff classification of new products and advise on disputes with European national customs authorities. The firm additionally acts in trade defence investigations carried out by the European Commission. Mayer Brown also advises commercial clients on their role as interested third parties in WTO disputes.

Dentons acts for international corporates from the telecommunications and energy sectors. The law firm also counts Chinese industrial producers and government bodies among its key clients, advising on anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguarding investigations in Europe and the Middle East. Dentons particularly stands out for activity in EAEU trade defence investigations. It is further notable for its work on the design and implementation of global sanctions compliance programmes and advice on export controls.

Gide Loyrette Nouel has a key complainant-side practice, assisting a range of clients with the imposition of new trade remedies or with the defence of the same in interim or expiry reviews. The law firm also handles compliance relating to export controls and sanctions. Gide often advises clients in the steel, manufacturing and beverages industries.

Baker McKenzie has a broad practice with strength in London and Brussels for trade matters. The law firm is highly active on matters concerning sanctions affecting companies formerly active in Russia, as well as export controls. It also offers capabilities in WTO disputes and anti-dumping investigations. Baker McKenzie's clients range from governments to high profile international corporates in the IT, consumer goods and oil and gas sectors.

Cassidy Levy Kent is a widely recognised boutique specialising in trade law with in-depth knowledge of trade remedy and WTO dispute settlements. The firm demonstrates particular expertise in handling anti-dumping, countervailing duties and export control across various industries such as biodiesel, steel, manufacturing, food and dairy.