International Trade/WTO (International Firms) | Global

White & Case LLP fields a robust trade team that primarily works with Chinese and Taiwanese exporters on US-based anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations as well as sanction and export control advice. The team provides a trade advisory service which covers WTO issues, export regulation, trade legislation and recent developments in bilateral and multilateral trade agreements. The firm represents a wide range of significant businesses from Greater China, including clients from the semiconductor and manufacturing sectors, and also acts for sovereign clients and trade associations.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP has a highly regarded international trade controls practice which is particularly adept at handling WTO matters. The firm advises clients on international trade policies and trade investigations. The group remains a trusted adviser to an impressive list of US and Japanese corporates, from varied industries such as chemical and automotive. The team demonstrates additional strength advising on economic sanctions, and relevant compliance matters. Key clients include Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Eastman Chemical and Abbott.

Covington & Burling LLP maintains a well-developed practice which is able to advise clients on a variety of trade matters, including investment barriers, market entry strategies and WTO disputes, from its offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Washington, DC. The team is known for its expertise advising on anti-dumping and countervailing duty proceedings, as well as the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. A number of practitioners have previous experience as trade officials in the USA and China.

The international commercial and trade group at Baker McKenzie actively engages in customs valuations and product classification matters. The firm also advises on WTO rules and assists clients with trade disputes with the Chinese authorities. The team regularly represents clients on sanctions, export controls and cybersecurity issues as well as compliance and regulatory-related matters. Clients also benefit from the ability of the team to advise on supply chain regulations, including advising on the customs compliance risks in supply chain restructuring.

Hogan Lovells houses a well-regarded international trade practice which handles a wide range of trade matters, including export controls and economic control matters. The team also possesses capability in advising on trade policy and trade remedy matters involving China, Asia, Europe and the USA. The firm has additional expertise in customs matters, especially in providing regulatory compliance advice regarding imports. Hogan Lovells is frequently sought after by multinational companies and domestic companies.

Pillsbury maintains an experienced team that advises clients from both the public and private sectors on trade issues. The team is particularly adept at advising overseas companies on anti-dumping investigations, and has noteworthy expertise in China-related cases. The firm assists clients from a range of industries, including the technology, manufacturing and shipping sectors. The group is regularly instructed on matters relating to sanctions and export controls. Key clients include iFLYTEK, CLOUDWALK and Leapmotor.