International Trade: Customs
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 4
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King & Spalding LLP has a noted practice that demonstrates strength in trade remedies and is particularly well regarded for its representation of petitioners. The firm maintains a strong bench with partners experienced in antidumping and countervailing duty disputes. The team also handles export controls and economic sanctions work, often advising clients in the aerospace, defense, energy and life sciences sectors. The firm is also experienced in handling customs work, and regularly advises on a range of compliance matters.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding LLP provides ongoing representation to Cleveland-Cliffs in its efforts to ensure that antidumping and countervailing duty orders remain in place.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"King & Spalding offers a high quality of legal services and timely responsiveness."
"K&S counsel have in-depth knowledge and breadth of experience that enables them to provide excellent guidance on a wide range of issues, and to address cross-jurisdictional concerns."
"The firm has a very deep bench of subject matter experts."
"King & Spalding offers a high quality of legal services and timely responsiveness."
"K&S counsel have in-depth knowledge and breadth of experience that enables them to provide excellent guidance on a wide range of issues, and to address cross-jurisdictional concerns."
"The firm has a very deep bench of subject matter experts."
Notable Practitioners
Christine Savage focuses her practice on economic sanctions and export controls. She is experienced in guiding clients through internal compliance audits.
"She has a phenomenal grasp of the law and her guidance reliably balances the practicalities of our business with the approach of the regulators."
"Christine explores legal options with clients to meet business needs and legal obligations."
"She is able to give practical advice which is solution-orientated."
Michael Taylor handles customs compliance matters, among other areas of work. He also assists clients with customs classification issues.
"Michael is a business-oriented lawyer, has deep expertise in his field and provides high-quality legal services."
"He is a great partner with strong technical knowledge and a high level of client service."
"Michael is a knowledgeable professional who breaks down complex issues into manageable pieces."
Stephen Orava chairs the trade team at the firm and handles a range of disputes. He often handles antidumping and countervailing duty cases.
"He is responsive, proactive, clear, concise and most importantly, always focused on creating positive outcomes."
"Stephen is an excellent attorney with a strong presence and good interpersonal skills."
"He is very responsive, incredibly proactive and helpful."
Stephen Vaughn regularly assists manufacturers with complex antidumping and countervailing duty cases in international courts. He also works on trade policy matters.
"Stephen is a smart lawyer and serves his clients extremely well."
"He has a gift for summarizing information in a clear and concise way."
"He is incredibly smart, effective and enjoyable to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
King & Spalding LLP
USA