International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide
What the team is known for
Mayer Brown has a strong reputation for handling customs mandates on behalf of major global goods manufacturers. Based in Brussels, the lawyers assist with high-level advisory matters relating to the tariff classification of new products and advise on disputes with European national customs authorities. The firm acts in trade defence investigations carried out by the EC and the EAEU. Mayer Brown also advises commercial clients on their role as interested third parties in WTO disputes.
Strengths
"Mayer Brown gives prompt and accurate responses to queries and has effective problem-solving management."
Work highlights
Mayer Brown acted for Wilmar on anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations on imports of fatty acids from Indonesia.
Notable practitioners
Paulette Vander Schueren handles customs matters for major international goods manufacturers, as well as advising on sanctions compliance matters. She is also active on matters concerning compliance, safeguard measures and trade defence. "She is amazing." "Paulette is a wonderful professional."
Nikolay Mizulin advises major global manufacturers on circumvention and anti-dumping investigations. He also handles customs and sanctions matters. "Nikolay delivers his advice in exactly the manner we want." "He is one of the smartest lawyers around."
Dylan Geraets is active on EU customs and sanctions matters for international corporates from a range of sectors. He has further experience in anti-dumping investigations and tariff mandates.