International Trade/WTO (International Firms) | Global

White & Case 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 providing sanction and export control advice. The team provides a trade advisory service that 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 has a highly-regarded international trade controls practice 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 sectors such as the chemical and automotive industries. The team demonstrates additional strength advising on economic sanctions, and relevant compliance matters.

Covington & Burling 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, operating 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.

Hogan Lovells operates a well-regarded international trade practice from its bases in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, handling 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 alike.

The Hong Kong-based international commercial and trade group at Baker McKenzie actively engages in customs valuations and product classification matters, projecting regional presence through its joint operation with FenXun Partners in Shanghai. The firm also advises on WTO rules and assists clients with trade disputes with the Chinese authorities. The team regularly represents clients in 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 assessing customs compliance risks in supply chain restructuring.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher fields a compact Hong Kong-based team with a heavy focus on export control, sanctions and supply chain compliance. It attracts clients from the financial services industry, including national financial institutions. While leveraging its traditional strength as a financial regulation powerhouse in the USA and Asia, the firm also serves transit operators, energy companies and other clients outside the financial services industry.

Eversheds Sutherland houses an experienced team of international trade practitioners, offering on-the-ground presence from its offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing. It leverages its international network of trade specialists and is frequently mandated to advise on sanctions and export control related issues relating to the USA and China, as well as various jurisdictions in the EMEA region. Its network of clients includes international airlines, real estate conglomerates, healthcare companies and defence manufacturers. 

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 team also benefits from its local presence via regional offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. It is regularly instructed on matters relating to sanctions and export controls.