International Trade: Customs
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
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Provided by Sidley Austin LLP
For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/services/international-trade
Chambers Review
Sidley Austin LLP is a highly impressive practice, particularly admired for its prowess in WTO litigation. The team is also experienced in handling trade remedy disputes, with members often engaged in countervailing and antidumping cases. The firm is adept at advising on complex customs matters, often working with leading multinationals among others.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin LLP acted for TC Energy on a USD15 billion investment arbitration against the United States government after the revocation of its permit for the Keystone XL pipeline project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley Austin consistently provides customer-focused service and responsiveness."
"They are extremely knowledgeable and have deep expertise."
"Sidley Austin's lawyers reflect a key ability to synthesize significant and nuanced issues."
"Sidley Austin consistently provides customer-focused service and responsiveness."
"They are extremely knowledgeable and have deep expertise."
"Sidley Austin's lawyers reflect a key ability to synthesize significant and nuanced issues."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Shoyer is a go-to practitioner for issues centered around trade and investment agreements. His clients include trade associations and multinational corporations.
"Andy does a great job assessing facts and providing sound advice on next steps."
"Andy is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough and responsive."
Ted Murphy assists clients with a variety of customs issues, including compliance programs. He also handles matters such as CBP investigations.
"He is simply one of the best. Great at reading between the lines and provides excellent advice that is fit for purpose."
"Ted is an exemplary lawyer."
"Ted is an absolute joy to work with. He is extremely responsive and practical in his guidance and advice."
James Mendenhall has broad experience representing foreign entities on the CFIUS process for investments into the US. He often works for private equity funds.
"Jim is an outstanding attorney who is deeply knowledgeable about trade law and works exceptionally with clients."
"Jim is a highly experienced international trade lawyer with deep, practical understanding of international agreements and their processes."