International Trade/WTO - South-East Asia
What the Team is Known For
Appleton Luff has a Singapore-based international trade legal team with an especially strong reputation acting for clients on South-East Asian matters. The firm coordinates closely with its offices in the USA and Europe to provide a joined-up service. The team advises on anti-dumping and countervailing duty matters in the USA, Indonesia, Thailand and Mainland China, among other jurisdictions. The group regularly acts for clients in the metals, engineering, consumer products and chemical industries, and represents both governments and private businesses.
Strengths
"The firm distinguishes itself through its unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service levels, ensuring that clients receive the support, attention and expertise they need."
"Appleton provides cost-effective practical solutions. The lawyers do not waste resources on pursuing avenues of arguments which are not effective."
Work Highlights
Appleton Luffassisted the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Cambodian Government with the implementation of trade remedies law in Cambodia.
Notable Practitioners
Edmund Sim heads Appleton Luff's international trade practice. He acts on a broad range of anti-dumping investigation work and gives WTO compliance advice across various jurisdictions, including Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Mongolia and Malaysia.