Firms To Watch: Trade remedies and trade policy

In May 2023, Blank Rome LLP established itself as an up-and-coming force in the international trade area through the hire of an eight-lawyer team from McDermott Will & Emery LLP, which included former department co-chair Joanne Osendarp.

Trade remedies and trade policy in United States

Akin

‘Uniquely deep on trade, investment, and national security issues’,  Akin houses a full-service international trade practice that is routinely involved in high-stakes trade remedy litigation and trade policy matters. The Washington DC-based group acts for domestic industries, as well as foreign producers and exporters, in many of the most closely watched cases to come to market. In a highlight example, Matthew Nicely is representing HMTX, and over 100 additional plaintiffs, in the marquee challenge to the US government’s Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods. In another high-profile case, Bernd Janzen is acting alongside next-generation partner Yujin Kim McNamara to represent the Government of British Columbia in a long-running series of countervailing duty proceedings and managed trade agreements involving US imports of softwood lumber from Canada. Other go-to trade litigators include Stephen Kho, who is a former acting chief counsel on China enforcement at the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR); and Hal Shapiro, who has had several government-side roles, including a stint as Senior Advisor for International Economic Policy at the National Economic Council. At junior level, ‘strong counselSarah Kirwin is a key name.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stephen Kho; Matthew Nicely; Yujin Kim McNamara; Bernd Janzen


Autres avocats clés:

Hal Shapiro; Sarah Kirwin; Devin Sikes; Daniel Witkowski; Sydney Stringer; Julia Eppard


Les références

‘This practice is uniquely deep on trade, investment, and national security issues. I can always trust that the Akin team will steer me in the right direction on policy questions and initiatives. The ability to bring together the right internal assets is the innovation I value most.’

‘Lawyers are friendly, responsive, and willing to go the extra mile to get the information that I need. A stand-out partner is Stephen Kho, while a strong counsel is Sarah Kirwin.’

‘The team’s coverage of trade law issues is quite broad, from the domestic legal analysis and updates of US and EU trade instruments, to drafting for dispute settlement cases. Lawyers respect the client’s positions and can propose value-added alternatives.’

Principaux clients

Consumer Technology Association (CTA)


Government of British Columbia


HMTX Industries LLC


Sumitomo Rubber Industries


Mexican Association of Tomato Growers


Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)


Electrolux North America


Nextera Energy


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing HMTX, and over 100 additional plaintiffs, in challenging the US government’s Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods—the largest group of related cases ever brought before the CIT.
  • Representing five associations of Mexican tomato growers before the US Government on matters relating to the 2019 agreement suspending the antidumping duty investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico.

Hogan Lovells US LLP

Hogan Lovells US LLP’s trade remedies and trade policy offering benefits from its ability to collaborate with subject matter specialists in Asia, the EU and the UK to provide comprehensive global support. A top choice for trade litigation, the group leverages particularly strong experience in advising on Section 201 and 301 matters. Among the names to note, Deen Kaplan possesses an illustrious record in trade litigation and dispute settlement proceedings—including before the World Trade Organization (WTO)—and also stands out for his expertise in the agriculture sector. In an example of his work in the latter sphere, Kaplan teamed up with Jared Wessel and counsel Michael Jacobson to represent fertilizer company, MacroSource, before the US International Trade Commission (USITC) on tariff cases. Jonathan Stoel co-chairs the wider international trade and investment practice and acts for sovereign and corporate clients on trade disputes and policy matters, with a focus on free-trade agreements, including the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The Washington DC-based group also includes trade remedies specialist Craig Lewis; trade policy-focused senior counsel Warren Maruyama; up-and-coming Kelly Ann Shaw, who is a former Deputy Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs; and senior associate Maria Arboleda.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jonathan Stoel


Autres avocats clés:

Deen Kaplan; Craig Lewis; Warren Maruyama; Jared Wessel; Kelly Ann Shaw; Maria Arboleda; Michael Jacobson; Patrick de Lapérouse


Les références

‘We appreciate the team for its personalized legal and strategic advice.’

‘Lawyers stand out for their service. Deen Kaplan and Jonathan Stoel go above and beyond to accommodate our needs and schedule, and explain strategies in plain language.’

Principaux clients

Kinder Morgan


ArcelorMittal Dofasco


Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company


Urenco and Louisiana Energy Services (LES)


MacroSource LLC (previously Gavilon Fertilizer)


Government of Ontario


Canadian Solar; Heliene; Silfab Solar; and the Government of Canada


BYD (HK) Co.


US Grains Council (USGC); Growth Energy; Renewable Fuel Association


Companhia Siderurgical Nacional and CSN


Gerdau Corsa, S.A.P.I. de C.V.; Sidertul, S.A. de C.V. (now merged with Gerdau Corsa, S.A.P.I. de C.V.)


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Kinder Morgan through a multi-staged administration and litigation process to recoup over $75m in Section 232 tariffs that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unlawfully collected on certain imports of steel pipe.
  • Represented the Government of Ontario in several NAFTA, USMCA, and DOC dispute proceedings involving multiple aspects of the softwood lumber from Canada trade dispute.
  • Advised Companhia Siderurgica Nacional and CSN LLC on defending the results of successful sunset reviews concerning hot-rolled steel and cold-rolled steel.

King & Spalding LLP

King & Spalding LLP’s trade remedy, trade compliance and trade policy unit forms a key part of the wider firm’s highly regarded global international trade practice. Enjoying close links with domestic industry clients, including US steel, semiconductors, paper and fuel companies, the Washington DC-based group handles a steady stream of significant trade remedy cases and critical trade policy matters. Department chair Stephen Orava brings to bear deep experience in dealing with high-stakes trade litigation. Orava recently paired up with trade policy specialist and former GC for the Office of the USTR, Stephen Vaughn, to represent Cleveland-Cliffs and United Steelworkers on their antidumping petitions to the Department of Commerce (DOT) and the USITC concerning certain tin mill products from eight countries—one of the largest US trade cases on steel in recent years. Elsewhere, Michael Taylor successfully advised the Coalition of Domestic Folder Manufacturers on petitioning for  antidumping and countervailing duty relief on subsidized paper file products from various countries. The group also includes the talented Jamieson Greer, who has recently advised several major US corporations on trade remedy and trade policy matters; and experienced senior counsel Neal Reynolds, who leverages extensive government-side experience from a previous stint as an international trade lawyer at the USITC.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stephen Orava


Autres avocats clés:

Stephen Vaughn; Michael Taylor; Jamieson Greer; Neal Reynolds; Daniel Schneiderman


Les références

‘The team with Steve Orava and Jamieson Greer is composed of seasoned trade lawyers, who have seen a lot in the industry and understand its needs. It is not only good on the law but also on how the company works and thinks.’

‘Very capable on international trade, duties, antidumping, tariffs and trade law. Great general business knowledge and resources as well.’

‘Good people, strong ethics and hard workers. The team is always available when we need them and if they aren’t a subject matter expert on the item we need help on, they are always able to get us set up with an attorney who is.’

Principaux clients

Ad Hoc Coalition of American Super Absorbent Polymer Producers (coalition of BASF Corp., Evonik Superabsorber, and Nippon Shokubai America Industries)


Briggs & Stratton


CalCIMA (California Construction and Industrial Materials Association)


Cleveland-Cliffs


Coalition for Sustainable Cement Manufacturing and Environment (“CSCME”)


Coalition of Domestic Folder Manufacturers, including Smead Manufacturing Co and TOPS Products


Committee for Fair Trade in Ammonium Sulfate, including AdvanSix (formerly Honeywell Resins & Chemicals) and PCI Nitrogen


Cornerstone Chemical


Domtar Corporation


The Dow Chemical Company


J.R. Simplot Company


Novelis Corp., Hindalco Industries (and affiliates)


Novolex


Olin Corporation and affiliates


PURIS Protein


US Magnesium


U.S. Producers of Citric Acid (coalition of Archer Daniels Midland, Cargill, and Primient)


Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Company


Wincom


Washington Red Raspberry Commission


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Cleveland-Cliffs and United Steelworkers on their antidumping petitions to the DOC and the USITC concerning certain tin mill products from eight countries, and also on their countervailing duty petition on tin mill products from China.
  • Represented an ad hoc coalition of American SAP Producers (BASF, Evonik, and Nippon Shokubai) before the USITC and DOC, resulting in the imposition of antidumping duties on imports of a polymer used in hygienic products from South Korea.
  • Represented The Committee for Fair Trade in Ammonium Sulfate in securing an unanimous affirmative ITC determination in the sunset review of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of ammonium sulfate from China.

Steptoe LLP

Regarded by many as a pioneer in the trade litigation and policy realm, Steptoe LLP’s Washington DC-based practice is praised by clients as ‘probably the strongest in DC and maybe in the world’. Acting on behalf of companies, industry associations and sovereigns from across the globe, the team routinely secures key roles in high-profile and challenging trade disputes. Among its recent matters, the group continues to represent the British Columbia Lumber Trade Council in the long-running Canadian softwood lumber case, including in interactions with US agencies, courts, bi-national panels under NAFTA and the WTO. Deputy international trade chair Amy Lentz leads the softwood lumber work, and is particularly noted for her expertise in WTO disputes. Eric Emerson spearheads the trade remedies unit, where he is widely recognized for his focus on antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings and related matters; he recently obtained a unanimous final negative injury determination from the USITC for the sole Trinidadian producer of urea ammonium nitrate. Also recommended are Matthew Yeo, who specializes in WTO dispute settlement proceedings and is highlighted as an ‘outstanding figure regarding the issues on the combination of China and WTO’; Jeffrey Weiss, who co-chairs the international trade policy department; and trade remedies specialist Thomas Trendl.

Responsables de la pratique:

Eric Emerson


Autres avocats clés:

Amy Lentz; Matthew Yeo; Jeffrey Weiss; Thomas Trendl; Chris Forsgren


Les références

‘Eric Emerson’s team has very long-standing experience which provides confidence and trust. I was able to completely rely on its expertise and deep knowledge. Lawyers’ communication skills are outstanding and they managed to make very technical topics understandable to non-initiated persons.’

‘Eric Emerson and associate Chris Forsgren form a great team for any company facing an antidumping case. They are complementary to provide their client with best-in-class advice based on their great experience and knowledge.’

‘The trade remedy/policy team is probably the strongest in DC and maybe in the world. Steptoe is very deep in trade remedies.’

Principaux clients

British Columbia Lumber Trade Council (BCLTC)


Methanol Holdings (Trinidad)


Tata Steel


Koehler Paper SE


American Kenda Rubber Industrial Co


ATC Tires Pvt. Ltd.


Industeel


Bluestar Adisseo


Various Mattress Manufacturers


Major US Retailer


US Agricultural Association


Centrus Energy


Suzano Papel E Celulose


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented the Canadian softwood lumber industry (British Columbia Lumber Trade Council) in the decades-old dispute over imports of lumber from Canada.
  • Obtained a unanimous final negative injury determination from the ITC for the sole Trinidadian producer of urea ammonium nitrate, in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations by the DOC and the USITC.
  • Represented ATC Tires, and its US subsidiary, in administrative reviews of the off-the-road tires from India antidumping and countervailing duty orders.

White & Case LLP

White & Case LLPhas a breadth and depth of trade practice that is unmatched’, with a full-service trade remedies and trade policy group, which covers antidumping and countervailing duty investigations (where it represents both petitioners and respondents), through to FTA negotiations and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. A go-to specialist in trade regulation, Gregory Spak handles trade litigation before all national agencies and multinational trade bodies, including the WTO. Spak successfully defended Louis Dreyfus Company Sucos (LDC) in the antidumping duty investigation concerning lemon juice from Brazil; notably, LDC was the only exporter to receive a 0% dumping margin in the investigation. David Bond heads the international trade group globally and recently acted with ‘top-notch’ trade remedies partner, Jay Campbell, to score various victories in antidumping investigations concerning rubber products on behalf of Synthos Kralupy, PJSC Tatneft, and Kumho Petrochemical. The Washington DC-based team additionally draws on the senior experience of Walter Spak, who is noted for trade remedies, dispute resolution under NAFTA and the WTO, and trade policy-related issues. The group further benefits from a strong second line of non-partners, including newly promoted counsel Ron Kendler, who focuses on antidumping cases, countervailing duty proceedings and WTO matters, and senior associate Jessica Lynd.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Bond


Autres avocats clés:

Gregory Spak; Walter Spak; Jay Campbell; Miguel Mayorga; Ron Kendler; Alex Dilley; Jessica Lynd


Les références

‘We find White & Case to be extremely diversified in its knowledge and support. The team has a breadth and depth of trade practice that is unmatched in our experience with other firms.’

‘Overall, we found the trade practice at White & Case to be knowledgeable, compassionate, and extremely responsive throughout our interactions. Jay Campbell is excellent at distiling complex legal issues into easy to understand concepts for the team.’

‘What makes W&C unique is the solid technical knowledge it has on the topics it provides us with advice on, as well as the honesty with which it renders its services. Also its huge availability to discuss anything with us at any time.’

Principaux clients

Louis Dreyfus Company Sucos


Federación de Cooperativas Vitivinícolas Argentinas


Tenaris


Ternium Mexico and Ternium Brazil


thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH and thyssenkrupp Steel North America


Japan Iron & Steel Federation


Finkelstein Metals


The Federal Republic of Germany


Marmen


Sylvamo


Merck Animal Health


Southern Cross Seafoods


Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission


Diamond Tools Technology


Synthos Kralupy


PJSC Tatneft


Kumho Petrochemical


Principaux dossiers


  • Achieved a 0% dumping margin for Louis Dreyfus Company Sucos in the antidumping duty investigations concerning lemon juice from Brazil.
  • Successfully negotiated a suspension agreement on behalf of Fecovita, and other Argentine producers, in both the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of white grape juice concentrate from Argentina.
  • Achieved various victories with respect to antidumping investigations of several rubber products on behalf of Synthos Kralupy, PJSC Tatneft, and Kumho Petrochemical.

Cassidy Levy Kent (USA) LLP

A trade remedies powerhouse, Washington DC-based Cassidy Levy Kent (USA) LLP impresses sources with its ‘experience and success in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings’. Notably, the team possesses a 93% win rate on behalf of domestic producers in cases before the USITC—it also has a strong record of success on behalf of foreign respondents. Alongside its expertise in trade remedies litigation, the group is well versed across an array of trade policy and market access issues. James Cannon specializes in antidumping and countervailing duty cases, market access proceedings and customs law, among other areas; he recently represented Chemtrade Chemicals US in filing antidumping and countervailing duty petitions against unfairly traded imports of sodium nitrite from India and Russia. Other key names include Yohai Baisburd, who represented the US mattress industry in a series of trade remedies cases concerning imports of mattresses; increasingly prominent trade litigator Thomas Beline, who provides ‘high-quality and efficient service’; Myles Getlan, who handles antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard disputes before all key trade agencies and panels; and counsel Sarah Shulman. Jack Levy recently left the firm.

Autres avocats clés:

James Cannon; Yohai Baisburd; Thomas Beline; Myles Getlan; Sarah Shulman; Mary Jane Alves; Jonathan Zielinski; James Ransdell; Robert Cassidy Jr


Les références

‘CLK has lots of experience and success in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings.’

‘Thomas Beline has a good understanding of our company’s business and priorities that helps him to provide high-quality and efficient service.’

‘Robert Cassidy Jr is extremely knowledgeable on trade law and very good at explaining it. He knows the answer to questions without having to look them up. He understands the nuances and the political considerations.’

Principaux clients

GreenFirst Forest Products QC


United States Steel Corporation


Lemay


Chemtrade


Solenis


Government of Nova Scotia


U.S. mattresses industry


Occidental Chemical Corporation


Regiomontana Perfiles y Tubos


Finieco


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully filed trade remedies petitions concerning mattresses from 13 countries on behalf of the US mattress industry.
  • Represented KIK Consumer Products, Solenis and Occidental Chemical Corporation in successfully arguing to maintain antidumping duties on imports of chlorinated isocyanurates from China and Spain.
  • Secured final antidumping orders, on behalf of US Steel, against imports of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Mexico, Argentina and Russia, as well as countervailing duty orders against imports of OCTG from Russia and Korea.

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is distinguished by its long-standing record in the sphere and one source attests that it ‘uses this history to correlate current cases’. A regular fixture in litigation before the DOT and the USITC, the group enjoys close relationships with petitioners and counts the Aluminum Association and ArcelorMittal USA among its representative clients. A stand-out name in the trade remedies and policy space, Paul Rosenthal is a trade veteran and successfully represented Worthington Industries in securing a unanimous preliminary affirmative determination from the USITC concerning imports of non-refillable steel cylinders from India. Other seasoned trade specialists in the Washington DC-based team include Kathleen Cannon, who led on a string of successful trade remedies cases over the past year; international trade chair John Herrmann, who is becoming a go-to name for the US aluminum industry in trade remedy and trade policy matters; and Washington DC office managing partner Alan Luberda, who focuses on antidumping and countervailing duty cases. Brooke Ringel is also noted for her ability to ‘explain the complex in a way a layman can understand’.

Responsables de la pratique:

John Herrmann


Autres avocats clés:

Paul Rosenthal; Kathleen Cannon; Alan Luberda; Brooke Ringel


Les références

‘This group is very well versed in many years of history of trade disputes and uses this history to correlate current cases. Many of the staff have worked at or with members on the government side of the process.’

‘Paul Rosenthal is a master of correlating and communicating in a way the government side of the equation understands, and he correlates history to real time issues.’

‘Brooke Ringel has the experience and the patience to explain the complex in a way a layman can understand.’

Principaux clients

Giorgio Foods


The Aluminum Association


ArcelorMittal USA


Edsal Manufacturing


Stanley Black & Decker Corporation


Speciality Steel Industry of North America (SSINA)


Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI)


Worthington Industries


Alpek Polyester


North American Stainless


Principaux dossiers


  • Won a landmark trade remedy case on behalf of the US Aluminum Association, securing a final unanimous affirmative determination on aluminum sheet from 18 countries.
  • Won a trade remedy matter on behalf of US manufacturers of prestressed concrete steel wire strand, in case filed against 15 countries.
  • Secured trade remedy relief for US manufacturers of metal lockers to stop imports of metal lockers from China.

Wiley Rein LLP

A petitioner-side specialist, Wiley Rein LLP is praised for its ability to ‘deliver the best results for US industries hurt by unfair and illegal trade practices’. The team combines robust international trade expertise with the wider Washington DC firm’s signature political offering, leveraging its close government connections to represent domestic industries in critical trade policy and trade remedy matters. Department co-head Timothy Brightbill is a leading light in the international trade arena, where he has successfully led major cases in the steel, wood products and renewable energy spheres. Among his recent matters, Brightbill is representing the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturers in administrative reviews of both the 2012 and 2014 antidumping and countervailing duty orders. Alan Price co-heads the department alongside Brightbill; he paired up with Christopher Weld to advise America’s largest steel producer, Nucor, on various trade remedy cases and trade policy issues. Other key contacts include trade remedies specialist Robert DeFrancesco; Laura El-Sabaawi, whose broad industry experience spans steel, renewable energy and manufactured wood products, among others; Derick Holt, who advises on trade remedies, export controls and economic sanctions; and Stephanie Bell.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alan Price; Timothy Brightbill


Autres avocats clés:

Christopher Weld; Robert DeFrancesco; Laura El-Sabaawi; Derick Holt; Stephanie Bell; Adam Teslik; Theodore Brackemyre


Les références

‘Wiley brings a deep team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to trade issues, creating unique value for clients by merging courtroom advocacy, administrative procedure and strategy, and economic data analysis to deliver the best results for US industries hurt by unfair and illegal trade practices.’

‘While Alan Price deserves top billing for his strategic thinking and courtroom advocacy, Christopher Weld took a deep dive into our industry to manage a complex trade case with Alan. He travelled extensively to see companies and understand their business models to shape compelling arguments and strategies.’

‘The Wiley Rein team has effectively helped us remedy unfair trade practices by some of our competitors. Without its help our company would probably be forced to shut down.’

Principaux clients

Nucor Corporation


Kohler Co.


American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing


Coalition of American Manufacturers of Mobile Access Equipment


Coalition for Fair Trade of Hardwood Plywood


MasterBrand


Coalition of American Chassis Manufacturers


Wind Tower Trade Coalition


Rebar Trade Action Coalition (RTAC)


Catfish Farmers of America


Century Aluminum


American Iron and Steel Institute and the Steel Manufacturers Association


Coalition of American Millwork Producers


American Wire Rod Producers


American Line Pipe Producers Association


Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC)


American Institute for Steel Construction (AISC)


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Nucor Corporation on various legal matters, notably in US antidumping and countervailing duty litigation and international trade policy issues.
  • Represented the US solar cell and module manufacturing industry in various trade remedy proceedings such as antidumping and countervailing duties, Section 201 safeguard measures, and Section 301 measures.
  • Acted for Century Aluminum in a matter involving $5bn to $6bn in trade, with a focus on combating unfair import practices, particularly through Section 232 aluminum tariffs.

WilmerHale

An ‘exceptionally expert team with incomparable insights’, WilmerHale’s trade practice impresses with its unique ability to intersect law, policy, and politics. On the trade policy front, the group draws on both the team’s extensive government-side experience and the firm’s complementary strength in government relations to shine in advising on US policy initiatives and trade agreement negotiations. Most notably, department head David Ross recently advised the UK Department for Business and Trade on the UK’s negotiation of a free-trade agreement with Israel. The group also secures a significant volume of high-stakes trade remedies litigation, where it acts for both domestic and foreign industry clients. Recent highlights in the remedies space included representing major US phosphate fertilizer producer, The Mosaic Company, in a series of cases before the DOC, the USCITC and the CIT; Ross co-led the work together with Jeffrey Kessler, who stands out for his ‘deep strategic assessments of options’. The Washington DC-based bench also fields senior figure Robert Novick, who is a former GC for the Office of the USTR; newly promoted partner Lauren Mandell, who is a ‘top-notch trade and investment lawyer’; and counsel Stephanie Hartmann, who focuses on international economic regulation and trade policy. Counsel Patrick McLain left in July 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Ross


Autres avocats clés:

Robert Novick; Jeffrey Kessler; Lauren Mandell; Stephanie Hartmann


Les références

‘Exceptionally expert team with incomparable insights across legal, industry, policy and political dimensions. Extremely collaborative and high performing. Strongest team in this area with which I have worked.’

‘Jeffrey Kessler has a unique combination of high-level legal, trade, policy and political depth that enables deep strategic assessments of options and is vital to strong decision-making. Stephanie Hartmann has exceptional depth of trade, industry and legal knowledge enabling her to make connections.’

‘First-class expertise on trade issues. They understand the law, policy, and politics—both in the US and in key foreign countries.’

Principaux clients

The Mosaic Company


The Boeing Company


First Solar


Sierra Pacific Industries


Visa


UK Department for Business and Trade


Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority


Atlantic Council


US Chamber of Commerce


ArentFox Schiff

ArentFox Schiff’s Washington DC-based team draws on ‘veterans in the areas of trade remedies and policy’, who sources value for their experience in both industry and government. Engaged by an array of foreign producers and importers, governments and domestic industries on trade remedy cases, the group also handles international trade matters before the WTO and NAFTA tribunals. Counsel Matthew Nolan is sought after for his experience in advising on trade remedies and complex policy issues; he is representing Assan Aluminyum, in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on aluminum foil imports, among other matters. Also recommended are John Gurley, who focuses on international trade relief proceedings; Nancy Noonan, who specializes in international trade and immigration issues; and Leah Scarpelli, who handles trade remedies and trade policy matters.

Autres avocats clés:

Matthew Nolan; John Gurley; Nancy Noonan; Leah Scarpelli; Antonio Rivera


Les références

‘Very knowledgeable and experienced. Great forensic and legal expertise as well as practical experience and guidance.’

‘Fee management in terms of minimizing clients’ costs is excellent. That does not mean we cannot get what we want, but rather, they keep trying to know better what we want. Also we believe they are good at utilizing outside resources such as other firms dealing with similar cases.’

‘John Gurley’s advice is always one step closer to clients than other lawyers in this field. He does not end his analyses by making references to uncertainty as to how laws and regulations are interpreted by authorities, He tries to provide recommendations with opportunities and risks in measurable scales.’

Principaux clients

Government of Quebec


Assan Aluminyum


Hanwha Q Cells


Crown Holdings, Kingston Technology, and many others


Dover Corporation


AeroVironment


Forced Labor Guidance


Crown Cork & Seal


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing the Government of Quebec in the countervailing duty investigation concerning uncoated groundwood paper from Canada.

Arnold & Porter

Leveraging its thriving sovereign state offering, Arnold & Porter’s international trade practice frequently represents multinational companies and foreign governments in US trade remedy proceedings, as well as in related trade policy and compliance matters. Active on behalf of clients worldwide, the group is primarily recognized for its record in representing Korean industry, including LG Chem. Hyundai Steel Company and POSCO. International trade chair David Park splits his time between Washington DC and Seoul and specializes in trade remedies and trade policy work; he represented major steel producer POSCO, and its affiliates, in seven separate proceedings before the DOC. Other key names in Washington DC include Lynn Fischer Fox, who is a former Deputy Assistant Secretary with the DOC; and senior counsel Claire Reade, who has extensive expertise in China-related issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Park


Autres avocats clés:

Lynn Fischer Fox; Henry Almond; Claire Reade


Principaux clients

Hyundai Steel Company


Province of Alberta, Canada


Government of Israel


Zinus Inc. and PT. Zinus Global Indonesia


POSCO and Affiliates


Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation


Nexteel Co.


Toray Advanced Materials Korea


PT. Kenertec Power System


Tolko Industries and Tolko Sales and Marketing


LG Chem


Hansol Paper Company and Hansol America, Inc.


Seafood Exporters Association of India


SKF/Peer Bearing Corporation


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation in the ninth antidumping administrative review concerning large power transformers from Korea.
  • Represented PT Kenertec Power System before the DOT, the USCIT and the Federal Circuit to successfully uphold a revocation of the companion countervailing duty order on wind towers from Indonesia.
  • Represented LG Chem in the antidumping investigation concerning super absorbent polymers from Korea.

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP

The team at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP is commended by clients as an ‘indispensable partner in navigating the intricate world of international trade’. Traditionally best known for its Asia focus, the practice continues to expand its geographical horizons and is additionally involved in trade matters involving the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. The team’s growth in this sphere was further evidenced by the recent addition of new clients to its roster, including Colombia’s Tecnoglass and Germany-headquartered Novelis Deutschland. Department chair Daniel Porter splits his time between Washington DC, Geneva and Beijing and is valued for his ‘deep understanding of regulations, combined with a personalized approach’. Clients also highlight the trade remedy and trade policy experience of Matthew McCullough and James Durling —both of whom operate from DC and Geneva.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniel Porter


Autres avocats clés:

Matthew McCullough; James Durling


Les références

‘The team excels in international trade regulations. Lawyers have a deep understanding of the regulations and make an effort to understand client’s needs. The team is diverse, including, but not only, Spanish-speaking lawyers.’

‘Matthew McCullough is our key person at Curtis. Guides us in the trade issues and organizes the best team to respond to our needs. Always available.’

‘I can say with absolute certainty that the team was intensely passionate about our case. Its energy and 24/7-availability gave us confidence that all avenues were explored to the fullest potential. Lawyers had encyclopedic recall of the law and our complex case. The protection of our interests was paramount.’

Principaux clients

FUJIFILM Corporation


Tecnoglass/ESWindows


Hoa Phat Group


Novelis Deutschland


Government of Sultanate of Oman


BlueScope Steel


LG Electronics


OCTAL SAOZ FZC


Toyo Kohan


Shelter Forest (USA)


Agro Sevilla


Saha Thai Steel Pipe


C Ulma Forja S. Coop


Government of Canada


Silgan Containers


Tokyo Steel


CMA LLC


LG Chem


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented the Government of Sultanate of Oman in an anti-subsidy trade proceeding concerning exports of steel nails from Oman.
  • Represented BlueScope in multiple new US trade cases initiated against imported steel.
  • Advised LG Electronics on international trade matters.

Mayer Brown

On the trade remedies front, Mayer Brown strikes a balance between petitioner- and respondent-side work, where it is equipped to advise on the full scope of matters, from antidumping and countervailing duty cases, through to safeguard actions and EU Trade Barrier Regulation investigations. Experienced senior counsel Duane Layton stepped down as international trade head in January 2023 but remains sought after for his strong track record in trade disputes, including trade remedy cases and WTO litigation—notably, he handled the first two antidumping cases to come before the WTO. Trade remedies specialist Matthew McConkey co-heads the Washington DC-based department together with Sydney Mintzer, who handles a mix of customs and trade remedies work. Jing Zhang is also noted for her broad practice, which encompasses trade remedies, export controls, sanctions and customs matters, with an emphasis on cross-border compliance issues involving China.

Responsables de la pratique:

Matthew McConkey; Sydney Mintzer


Autres avocats clés:

Duane Layton; Jing Zhang; Warren Payne


Principaux clients

FNA Group


Aluminum Extruders Council


Island Industries


Arkema Inc.


Halopolymer OJSC


Southwire Company


California Manufacturing and Engineering Co.


Forza Steel S.A. De C.V.


Weldbend Corporation


U.S. Steel Corporation


Ocean Spray Cranberries


Giti Tire Global Trade Pte. Ltd.


Volvo Car Corporation


SONOS


Medline Industries


Sibur Holdings


Acron USA


Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP)


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented US Steel Corporation in US trade and trade policy matters, including international negotiations related to steel, and the US 232 tariffs on imported steel, as well as the China 301 tariffs.
  • Successfully advised Arkema as petitioner in a US antidumping investigation, when the USITC determined that the US R-32 industry was materially injured by Chinese R-32 imports.
  • Represented 25 plaintiffs, including Volvo Car Corporation, Medline Industries and Sonos, in numerous lawsuits challenging tariffs imposed by the US on goods from China.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

The international trade team at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLPunderstands the nuances of procedure, substantive requirements and policy’, according to sources. The group’s deep industry knowledge is also a recurring theme among clients, with the wider firm’s dominant offerings in the nuclear, defense and aerospace spheres reflected in its trade remedies and trade policy roster. Global head of regulatory Nancy Fischer handles the full scope of trade matters, with significant expertise in trade remedies, customs law, and disputes under NAFTA and the WTO; she is representing a large group of US nuclear utilities in various trade remedy proceedings before US courts and agencies. Stephan Becker leads the international trade practice and is recommended for his experience in trade litigation. Aaron Hutman and newly promoted partner Benjamin Cote are also active in trade remedy and trade policy matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stephan Becker; Nancy Fischer


Autres avocats clés:

Aaron Hutman; Christopher Wall; Benjamin Cote


Les références

‘Pillsbury is unique in that it is the only team with such vast experience in all nuclear fuel matters. It works to identify all possible solutions to international trade matters with extreme knowledge of all issues. The team is easy to work with and always asks the right questions to get to the bottom of matters.’

‘The Pillsbury team has been incredibly knowledgeable and is always responsive. Our relationship with the firm dates back to nearly six years and over this time, Pillsbury has been able to provide sound advice on extremely complex and high-profile international trade law matters.’

‘The team has always been appropriately resourced to meet our requirements. The team is led by Stephan Becker and Aaron Hutman, who are both extremely knowledgeable in international trade, in particular in the area of trade remedies. Both have gained an impressive knowledge of the industry.’

Principaux clients

Ad Hoc Utilities Group (Duke Energy (Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress, LLC), Constellation Energy (formerly Exelon Generation Company, LLC), Ameren Missouri, Dominion (Dominion Energy Services, Inc., Virginia Electric and Power Company, Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut, Inc., and Dominion Energy South Carolina), Energy Northwest, Entergy Corporation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and Xcel Energy Services, Inc.)


Government of Mexico


Government of New Brunswick


MP Materials


Victaulic


KONE Corporation


Chevron


Ravago Americas


Valmet Corporation and Valmet


Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF), a GE-led joint venture


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising a large group of US nuclear utilities (known as the Ad Hoc Utilities Group) on various trade remedy proceedings at the DOC, USITC, CIT, Federal Circuit and US Supreme Court.
  • Acting as outside US counsel to Mexico’s Secretary of Commerce for NAFTA and WTO matters, including trade remedy proceedings and WTO dispute settlement cases.
  • Representing the Government of New Brunswick in the Canadian softwood lumber case.

Baker McKenzie LLP

Baker McKenzie LLP’s Washington DC-based team has been advising clients on Section 301 issues regarding tariffs on products imported from China. The group, which also plugs into the wider firm’s global trade practice, additionally contributes extensive experience in trade remedy litigation, WTO matters and trade agreements. Christine Streatfeild is the key contact for trade remedies work and is well versed in antidumping and countervailing duty cases. A former senior director at the National Security Council, Rod Hunter is noted for his broad trade and investment practice that takes in WTO matters and Section 301 investigations.

Autres avocats clés:

Christine Streatfeild; Rod Hunter


Les références

It is a well-established and respected firm. Christine Streatfeild is a particularly intelligent attorney.’

Principaux clients

Smart Glove


20+ major global companies related to the Trump Administration under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974


Regal Rexnord Corporation


Zurn Water Solutions


EDF Renewables


GD Copper (USA) Inc.


Smart Glove Corporation Sdn Bhd


YTY Industries Sdn Bhd


Eastman Chemical Company


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing 20 different companies in challenging the duties imposed on products imported from China.
  • Representing Regal Rexnord Corporation before the CIT in litigation challenging the Section 301 tariffs.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP

McDermott Will & Emery LLP’s trade remedies and trade policy group is well versed across the full gamut of related matters, with its recent experience spanning antidumping and countervailing duty cases and WTO dispute settlement proceedings, among other work. Following the 2023 departure of former practice co-chair Joanne OsendarpCarolyn Gleason now solely heads the practice and brings to bear significant experience in all areas of trade relief. The Washington DC-centered group also draws on the experience of seasoned counsels Raymond Paretzky and David Levine, who together represent long-standing client, Illinois Tool Works, on international trade policy, import relief cases and tariff actions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Carolyn Gleason


Autres avocats clés:

Raymond Paretzky; David Levine


Principaux clients

Asocaña – Sugar Cane Growers Association of Colombia


California Cling Peach Advisory Board


Chiquita Brands


CHS


CJ CheilJedang Corporation


Coalition for Fair Trade in Ripe Olives


Dredging Contractors of America


Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association


Government of Mexico


Illinois Tool Works


Musco Family Olive Co.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association in policy and trade remedy initiatives before the US Government and Congress involving US seasonal imports from Mexico, and other foreign origins.
  • Represented Musco Family Olive Co in several antidumping, countervailing duty, USCIT, WTO, and Section 129 proceedings involving US olive imports from Spain.

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP’s strong expertise in the steel industry continues to drive its trade practice. The group represented several global steel manufacturers in antidumping and countervailing duty cases including Turkey-headquartered Borusan Mannesmann, South Korea’s Hyundai Steel and Taiwan-based Prosperity Tieh. The team’s other industry strong suits include rubber, lumber, foodstuffs and chemicals. Julie Mendoza chairs the Washington DC-based department and specializes in trade remedies cases, customs law matters and WTO dispute resolution, with a focus on representing foreign manufacturers and foreign governments. Will Planert and Brady Mills are also noted for trade disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Julie Mendoza


Autres avocats clés:

Will Planert; Brady Mills; Mary Hodgins; Jordan Fleischer


Les références

‘Stands out for its ability to manage complicated matters, especially in the area of international trade.’

‘Will Planert is strategic, and his skills are appreciated.’

Principaux clients

Borusan Mannesmann


Canfor Corporation


Hyundai Steel


Minh Phu and Mseafood


NEXCO SA


KG Dongbu Steel


POSCO


ARLANXEO Emulsion Rubber


Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Co.


Kiswire


Teknik Aluminyum Sanayi


Kingtom Aluminio


Federation of Indian Quartz Surface Industry


Government of China


Prosperity Tieh Enterprise Co.


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Borusan in multiple antidumping and countervailing duty cases, as well as in exclusion requests from Section 232 duties on large diameter line pipe.
  • Representing Hyundai Steel in several antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings.
  • Acting for Minh Phu, and its subsidiary Mseafood, in an Enforce and Protect Act investigation arising from an allegation that Minh Phu transhipped Indian shrimp to the US.