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Chambers Review

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International Trade/WTO - Europe-wide

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What the Team is Known For

VVGB is an excellent Brussels-based trade defence practice with considerable experience defending non-EU exporters in EU anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard investigations. It advises European chemicals, sporting goods and textiles manufacturers on trade defence investigations carried out by authorities worldwide, often working together with local firms to defend anti-dumping or anti-subsidy investigations. VVGB also advises governments as complainants or industrial clients as interested third parties on WTO dispute settlement processes. It counts a number of Asian government ministries and industrial companies among its clients, as well as international technology companies.

Strengths

VVGB provides excellent and thoroughly researched legal advice in a timely manner.

The team at VVGB has good expertise and handle everything efficiently.

VVGB lawyers are very agile and responsive, and have a very good understanding of the commercial landscape.

Work Highlights

VVGB represented the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China in the EU anti-subsidy investigation into battery electric vehicles from China.

Notable practitioners

Star lawyer Edwin Vermulst is highly reputed for his experience acting in anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard investigations. He also assists manufacturers with investigations carried out by foreign trade authorities and regulatory compliance.

 

Edwin has a really valuable network and thinks not only legally but also strategically. He covers all aspects of the case.

 

Edwin Vermulst is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced partners in this domain.

Folkert Graafsma advises foreign exporters on EU trade remedies and countervailing measures and investigations. He also offers expertise in WTO law.
 

I can always rely on Folkert Graafsma when I need to determine the most effective strategy to secure the outcome we want.

 

Folkert's expertise and experience are excellent.

Joris Cornelis acts in anti-dumping and safeguard investigations for manufacturers and state governments around the world. He is also active in WTO disputes involving government ministries.

 

Joris Cornelis is very experienced and has a very good insight into this area.

 

Joris never lets you down and is always there when you need support.

Up-and-coming lawyer Juhi Sud handles a range of matters for large international corporates in the electronics and manufacturing industries. Her expertise includes WTO proceedings, safeguard measures and trade remedies.

 

Juhi Sud has a huge amount of knowledge and experience, and immense creativity. She is very solution-oriented.

 

Juhi has extensive experience and offers valuable, practical insights. Her advice is very reliable.

 

Juhi Sud is always available and has a very deep understanding of aspects from a legal and strategic level.

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Edwin Vermulst
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