International Trade/WTO (International Firms) | Greater China Region

Steptoe & Johnson LLP houses a renowned Beijing-based group that works closely with its Washington, DC office. The group is recognised for its prowess in international trade disputes and strong standing in the China market. The team has a wealth of experience litigating on big-ticket mandates at the WTO, and is noted for representing Chinese clients in trade remedy cases in the USA and EU. Key clients include United Furniture Industries and the China Chamber of Commerce for Imports & Exports of Machinery & Electronics.

White & Case LLP fields a robust trade team that primarily works with Chinese and Taiwanese exporters on US-based anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations as well as sanction and export control advice. The team provides a trade advisory service which covers WTO issues, export regulation, trade legislation and recent developments in bilateral and multilateral trade agreements. The firm represents a wide range of significant businesses from Greater China, including clients from the semiconductor and manufacturing sectors, and also acts for sovereign clients and trade associations.

Hogan Lovells houses a well-regarded international trade practice which handles a wide range of trade matters, including export controls and economic control matters. The team also possesses capability in advising on trade policy and trade remedy matters involving China, Asia, Europe and the USA. The firm has additional expertise in customs matters, especially in providing regulatory compliance advice regarding imports. Hogan Lovells is frequently sought after by multinational companies and domestic companies.