International Trade/WTO
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
About
Provided by Clayton Utz
The Clayton Utz International Trade practice consists of experts across various legal fields, with the expertise and knowledge to help clients navigate transactions within a global business environment.
We are there at every stage of our client's business cycle to offer guidance on trade laws and regulations across the world, while making sure risks are managed – and opportunities maximised – each step of the way. We'll help clients understand and protect their rights under Australia's bilateral and multilateral treaties and Free Trade Agreements, through to the laws that affect domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers and exporters, anti-dumping and customs law, and manage exposure to foreign and local bribery laws and security issues in foreign jurisdictions.
Clients operating in global markets trust us for our expertise in operational risk management and international trade sanctions, which are increasing integral aspects of conducing business across international borders.
Chambers Review
Clayton Utz fields an established practice, covering a wide scope of trade work. It is especially active on anti-dumping investigations, with further expertise across import-export issues, customs, risk management and regulatory work. The law firm advises clients across a range of sectors including the energy, logistics and steel industries, acting lately for Jackaroo, Nippon Steel and Siemens Energy.
Work Highlights
- Clayton Utz and Tsar & Tsai represented Guardian Industries in an ongoing dumping investigation by the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan concerning the export of float glass from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We appreciate their wide-ranging coverage of our requested matters and value their efforts. They have been addressing our requests without any omissions and handling them appropriately."
"They immediately respond the same day to any questions that we have. They have also gone out of their way at times to join global calls off hours when needed."
"We appreciate their wide-ranging coverage of our requested matters and value their efforts. They have been addressing our requests without any omissions and handling them appropriately."
"They immediately respond the same day to any questions that we have. They have also gone out of their way at times to join global calls off hours when needed."
Notable Practitioners
Zac Chami leads the practice from the Sydney office and is a frequent adviser to clients on contentious trade matters, including anti-dumping and countervailing issues, often acting for clients from the energy and steel industries, amongst others. Having previously served as a Commonwealth legal officer, he is particularly well placed to advise clients on their interactions with government officials.
"Zac is truly the expert in customs law. We can rely on him to provide advice in a prompt and easy-to-digest nature. He always puts the client first; he is always willing to help, and we feel like we have a great understanding of this area of the law having worked with him and received advice from him."
"Zac always treats us as if we're his most important client, which we greatly appreciate. He puts a very passionate touch on all submissions and all efforts to support us and win the case. His integrity and professionalism are at the highest level."
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Industries
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Aeronautical
Defence
Energy and Renewables
Industrial Manufacturing
Logistics
Mining, oil and gas
Pharmaceuticals