Leading Associates

WTO in Switzerland

Akin

The international trade practice group at Akin in Switzerland stands out for its international regulatory expertise. It has decades of experience representing government clients in WTO litigation, and stands out for its work in the energy and trading industries. Notably, key individual Alan Yanovich often advises foreign governments and multinational corporations on policy issues, legislation, regulation and interagency policy formation. Jasper Helder‘s work involves advising on simultaneous UK, EU, and US trade compliance, and exposure to potential enforcement actions or other regulatory scrutiny. Chiara Klaui specialises in export controls, sanctions, customs, and anti-money laundering matters.

Praxisleiter:

Alan Yanovich


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jasper Helder; Chiara Klaui


Referenzen

‘Exceptional people providing a wide range of high quality, tailor made services and advice. Their knowledge, experience and flexibility is very much appreciated.’

‘I have worked with Alan Yanovich, who has shown himself to be an outstanding lawyer and advisor. He is knowledgeable and always up to date on his areas of expertise.’

‘The Akin team in Geneva, Switzerland is among the most active and informed groups covering the WTO today. The team is well informed about the WTO’s work and proactively assists clients in finding ways to navigate broad emerging trends facing the global trading system.’

Kernmandanten

Government of Korea, Ministry of Trade, Economy and Industry (MOTIE)


Government of Japan, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)


Ministry of Trade of Costa Rica


Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates


Government of Korea, Ministry of Trade, Economy and Industry (MOTIE)


Japan Tobacco International


Republic of Uzbekistan


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising the Government of South Korea, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (MOTIE) on a broad range of WTO and other international trade issues in relation to potential WTO litigation, bilateral negotiations and multilateral discussions.
  • Working with the Government of Japan, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on several WTO and international trade issues, including advising on WTO litigation and on market access barriers affecting Japanese exports in foreign markets.
  • Successfully advising Costa Rica regarding antidumping duties imposed on exports of steel bars to the Dominican Republic.

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG‘s WTO international trade team is headed by standout individual Pablo Bentes and advises both private and government clients on all aspects of international trade and WTO matters, including on regulatory and trade compliance issues in the fields of customs law, sanctions, export restrictions, and trade remedies. Bentes specialises in representing sovereign clients before the WTO Dispute Settlement Body. Philippe Reich focuses his practice on trade compliance, international trade, regulatory issues and foreign investments. Serge Pannatier regularly advises clients across a broad range of trade-related matters, such as trade remedies, dispute settlements, and customs issues.

Praxisleiter:

Pablo Bentes


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Philippe Reich; Serge Pannatier; Claude Chase


Referenzen

‘Great head lawyer, very knowledgeable.’

‘Pablo Bentes is a standout partner.’

‘It is a complete team with different capabilities. I want to highlight collaboration and diverse skills as a team feature.’

Kernmandanten

Barry Callebaut


Bobst


Bruker BioSpin


dorma kaba


GARMCO


Government for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning


Hilti


Kingdom of Bahrain


Novartis


Ruag


Schindler


Vitol


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisting both the Kingdom of Bahrain and the largest Bahraini aluminium exporter in parallel antidumping/countervailing duties investigations in the United States on imports of aluminium sheet.

King & Spalding LLP

King & Spalding LLP‘s international trade practice group has a reputation for acting for industry associations in matters that have significant implications for their respective sectors. It stands out for its expertise in trade remedies, WTO cases, investment treaty regimes, and trade compliance matters. Team co-head Daniel Crosby represents major US and European multinational corporations in a variety of trade and investment negotiations, and advised on the application of treaty-based rules.

Praxisleiter:

Daniel Crosby; Stephen Orava


Kernmandanten

AEGIS Europe


ePURE (The European Ethanol Producers Association)


Plastima


Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA)


The European Biodiesel Board


The European Superabsorbent Polymer Coalition


Highlight-Mandate


  • Supporting the ICC in its efforts to create an institutional framework for negotiations to reform the WTO.

Van Bael & Bellis

Van Bael & Bellis‘ WTO team regularly handles EU and WTO trade cases. The firm’s expertise in complex cross-border matters allows it to work on a number of high-profile international WTO matters, representing governments around the world. Notable individual Clotilde du Parc heads the Geneva office and focuses on international trade law matters, with a particular emphases on WTO law, free trade agreements, and EU-related regulatory law.

Praxisleiter:

Philippe De Baere; Clotilde du Parc


Kernmandanten

Government of Indonesia


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the Government of Indonesia in WTO dispute settlement proceedings brought by Indonesia and Malaysia concerning certain measures imposed by the EU and its member states in the framework of its renewable energy directives limiting the use of palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels.