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Chambers Review

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International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide
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Band 1
What the team is known for

Van Bael & Bellis offers an outstanding practice with a tremendous reputation for work opposing the imposition of trade remedies by the European Commission, acting for an impressive range of clients that includes exporters of biofuels and steel products. The firm represents European companies in investigations carried out by the EC and other trade authorities across the world, with notable experience in cases involving Asian jurisdictions. Key partners are also well known for their presence in WTO proceedings. It handles diverse customs matters, including disputes with national customs authorities, as well as sanctions compliance.

Work Highlights

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  • Van Bael & Bellis represented Prysmian Cables & Systems in anti-dumping and anti-subsidy proceedings brought by the UK against imports of optical fibre cables from China.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jean-François Bellis
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Jean-François Bellis
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Senior Statespeople

Jean-François Bellis is a highly reputed figure in the international trade space, noted for his extensive experience and role as the firm's founder.

Philippe De Baere
Philippe De Baere
Star Individuals

Philippe De Baere is reputed for his experience in trade defence investigations carried out by the EC, including anti-circumvention matters. He is further active in WTO disputes, often representing governments.

"Philippe De Baere is a highly experienced practitioner who is nonetheless willing to dedicate time to advise and attend to our queries personally."

Benoît Servais
2
Benoît Servais
2
Band 2

Benoît Servais has extensive expertise in anti-dumping investigations, often representing producers from the chemical industry.

Fabrizio Di Gianni
2
Fabrizio Di Gianni
2
Band 2

Fabrizio Di Gianni acts for foreign exporters and manufacturers on EU anti-dumping investigations and proceedings initiated by trade authorities in various jurisdictions. He also advises governments on countervailing duties.

Richard Luff
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Richard Luff
2
Band 2

Richard Luff advises exporters based outside the EU on EC anti-dumping or countervailing measures. He is also active in matters relating to export control and sanctions.

Pablo Muñiz
3
Pablo Muñiz
3
Band 3

Pablo Muñiz advises on customs and sanctions matters, including tariffs and free trade agreements, as well as safeguarding.

Yuriy Rudyuk
3
Yuriy Rudyuk
3
Band 3

Yuriy Rudyuk has extensive experience in trade defence. His remit includes advising European-based industrial companies on anti-dumping investigations carried out by trade authorities. He is particularly noted for his knowledge of the steel industry.

Ranked Lawyers at
Van Bael & Bellis

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Europe-wide

International Trade/WTO

Jean-François Bellis
S
Jean-François Bellis
S
Senior Statespeople
Philippe De Baere
Philippe De Baere
Star Individuals
Benoît Servais
2
Benoît Servais
2
Band 2
Fabrizio Di Gianni
2
Fabrizio Di Gianni
2
Band 2
Richard Luff
2
Richard Luff
2
Band 2
Pablo Muñiz
3
Pablo Muñiz
3
Band 3
Yuriy Rudyuk
3
Yuriy Rudyuk
3
Band 3