The highly-respected Joanne Osendarp spearheads Blank Rome LLP‘s offering out of Washington DC and continues to act on large mandates for a client base which includes sovereign states, alongside notable key partner Eric Parnes.

Holland & Knight’s trade policy offering in Washington DC was bolstered in May 2025 with the hire of Patrick Childress, who has valuable experience representing the US in trade-related matters as an attorney at the Office of the US Trade Representative.

With a wealth of global expertise, Akin‘s team supports a diverse client base, ranging from foreign governments to large domestic and international companies. The group has expertise in trade policy advisory work and in handling a range of trade remedy matters across various industries, including agriculture, automotive, natural resources, solar, steel, and softwood lumber. Bernd Janzen brings expertise in AD and CVD investigations across a range of products and countries, as does Yujin Kim McNamara, who is a go-to for foreign companies from Asia. Stephen Kho is noted for his capabilities in areas related to government procurement, subsidies, and non-tariff trade barriers, while Matthew Nicely is highlighted for his experience in WTO disputes and high-profile litigation against various tariff actions. Sarah Kirwin was promoted to partner in January 2026, while Kelly Ann Shaw joined from Hogan Lovells. Jonathan Poling leads the firm’s wider international trade practice. Aside from newly promoted partner Devin Sikes, who assists from Houston, the team operates from Washington DC.

With longstanding experience across the agriculture, steel, and energy industries, particularly nuclear and solar energy, Hogan Lovells US LLP’s Washington DC-based practice covers a full array of matters related to Chinese imports, national security implications, and bet-the-company trade litigation before US courts and arbitration panels. The team works closely with its offices across Asia, the EU, and the UK to advise on global matters. In a recent notable case, the team advised the Government of Ukraine on its mineral rights trade agreement with the US government. Practice head Jonathan Stoel brings extensive experience across the North American Free Trade Agreement and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Deen Kaplan focuses on international trade and cybersecurity, with particular expertise in the agricultural sector. Craig Lewis defends steel companies in trade disputes, while Jared Wessel advises on matters at the intersection of trade and labor rights. Warren Maruyama is particularly experienced in US Administration’s policies involving China. Another key name is Maria Arboleda. Despite the departure of Kelly Ann Shaw in May 2025, Mayur Patel and Joshua Kurkland joined in June 2025, strengthening the team’s offerings.

King & Spalding specializes in representing large domestic companies across the chemical, technology, steel, aluminum, and semiconductor industries, assisting them with matters concerning trade remedies, trade compliance, and trade policy. The Washington DC team advises on all aspects of US and global trade policy, particularly the negotiation of trade agreements between the US and other countries. Chair of international trade Stephen Orava is highly regarded for trade remedies work in the United States and other international jurisdictions, with expertise in trade-related aspects of climate change and disputes and settlements before the World Trade Organization. Stephen Vaughn is noted as a US trade remedy litigator, with a focus on the steel industry. Michael Taylor leads the customs practice and is a go-to for manufacturers across a range of industries, from pharmaceuticals to energy. Despite Jamieson Greer departing the firm in February 2025 to serve as the United States Trade Representative, the team has increased its offering with a number of new hires. Betre Gizaw rejoined the team in January 2026, bringing capabilities in sanction and export control issues, while Ryan Majerus joined in January 2025.

Steptoe LLP, with its strong trade remedies litigation practice, is well positioned to advise sovereign clients in World Trade Organization disputes involving green subsidies, IP enforcement, and shipbuilding. A recent key case for the team involved representing a major shipowner trade association in a Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime and shipbuilding sector. With most of the team based in DC, the practice is also well versed in trade remedies and policy. Practice head Eric Emerson focuses on antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings, with experience across a range of international trade proceedings in the US, China, and globally. Jeffrey Weiss, who co-chairs the international trade policy practice, is another active team member. Amy Lentz advises clients, including the British Columbia Lumber Trade Council, on disputes arising under World Trade Organization agreements. Thomas Trendl brings over 30 years of experience in antidumping and countervailing investigations and administrative reviews. Although Matthew Yeo left the team, Kevin Garvey joined in 2025, and Ron Kendler came on board from White & Case in February 2026.

Providing global coverage for clients, White & Case LLP's Washington DC team is positioned to handle issues related to forced labor and supply chain transparency, national security, industrial policy-driven trade actions, and Enforce and Protect Act investigations. The team is notably active in the antidumping and countervailing area, representing both petitioners and responders. Leading the practice is David Bond, who has extensive experience in international trade matters across agriculture, automotive, natural resources, semiconductor, and energy industries, and who recently represented Ternium in an antidumping duty investigation. Gregory Spak works closely with Latin American companies due to his fluency in Spanish and has been a long-term advisor to Tenaris. Jay Campbell handles antidumping and countervailing proceedings and related litigation under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Jessica Lynd was promoted to partner in January 2026 and is an expert in US customs law, import compliance, and enforcement matters. Laura Black joined the team in May 2025, while Ron Kendler left in January 2026. Other key names include Luca Bertazzo and Allison Kepkay.

Washington DC trade boutique Cassidy Levy Kent (USA) LLP works closely with its Ottawa office in Canada to advise both petitioners and respondents on antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard cases. Myles Getlan represents biodiesel and lumber industry clients in import and customs matters, as well as antidumping and countervailing duty cases. Yohai Baisburd handles customs matters across the US, Latin America, and Europe, and Thomas Beline leads the team’s representation of the US steel industry in trade matters. James Cannon brings expertise in antidumping and countervailing duty matters, while Jonathan Zielinski advises foreign governments, overseas producers, and US importers on compliance matters and trade remedy investigations. Sarah Shulman left the team in January 2025 to move in-house.

With experience across federal trade policy, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is well positioned to advise US manufacturers on import tariffs, antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguarding matters. The Washington DC team is also experienced in handling federal advocacy proceedings. Spearheading the practice is John Herrmann, who represents the metal, chemical, and agriculture industries in litigation and policy matters. Paul Rosenthal advises a wide range of domestic industry clients in antidumping and countervailing duty cases. Kathleen Cannon is experienced in presenting cases before the International Trade Commission, while Brooke Ringel represents domestic producers before the federal administrative agencies and courts. Alan Luberda focuses on the steel, consumer products, industrial equipment, and agriculture industries, assisting clients with trade regulation and litigation matters. The team was strengthened further with the addition of Carrie Owens in October 2025.

Wiley Rein LLP covers a wide array of trade law matters, advising domestic manufacturing companies across the steel, aluminum, and energy industries. Operating out of Washington DC, the group has diversified its offering, also advising media outlet companies on major trade developments. Co-leading the team are Alan Price, who handles bilateral and multilateral agreements, customs regulations, and dispute resolution, and Timothy Brightbill, who advises the steel, renewable energy, and wood products industries on a range of trade law matters. Robert Defrancesco has experience in antidumping and countervailing duty cases. Christopher Weld advises clients on matters at the intersection of trade law, policy, and government relations, while Greta Peisch assists clients with digital trade, labor, and environmental aspects of the trade legal landscape. Other key names include Derick Holt and Laura El-Sabaawi, who cover a range of international matters.

WilmerHale is positioned to advise clients on emerging and novel trade issues, including China-related legislative and regulatory proposals. The team in the Washington DC office has recently assisted a number of US technology companies with digital trade matters and has expanded its trade remedies and enforcement practice. Practice head David Ross advises clients in the technology, financial services, and aviation sectors on trade policy and legislative matters. Lauren Mandell‘s sector experience spans the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, the negotiation and enforcement of trade agreements, and US-China trade. Rhonda Schmidtlein, who joined the team in April 2025 from the US International Trade Commission, has experience in US trade remedy laws and Section 337 trade-related IP disputes. Neena Shenai covers both import and export issues, while Stephanie Hartmann advises private sector companies and sovereign governments on trade remedies and international dispute resolution. Robert Novick retired in 2024, and Jeffrey Kessler left the team in March 2025.

Arnold & Porter has a comprehensive international trade law offering, allowing the team to advise on compliance matters, litigation, and issues at the intersection of trade and emerging US industrial, climate change, and environmental policies. Clients include corporations, governments, trade associations, and non-governmental organizations. Leading the Washington DC-based team is David Park, who counsels clients on matters ranging from customs and export controls to the litigation of trade remedies cases before US agencies, courts, and the World Trade Organization. Lynn Fischer Fox has extensive government experience and assists clients in navigating new and existing trade policies. Henry Almond advises international clients in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings. Another key name is Claire Reade.

The international trade team at Mayer Brown represents both petitioners and respondents in trade remedy actions, safeguard cases, US Section 232 and 301 investigations, and EU Trade Barrier Regulation investigations. The group, which operates out of Washington DC, also assists clients in identifying promising foreign markets and developing entry strategies. Spearheading the practice are Matthew McConkey, who assists domestic manufacturers and foreign producers in trade remedy matters; Sydney Mintzer, who focuses on eliminating barriers to market entry, customs audits, and enforcement matters; and Timothy Keeler, who manages international trade law matters concerning investigations and tariff actions. Jing Zhang brings expertise in supply chain tracing and the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act. Jennifer Parry is another key name.

Leveraging a strong global presence, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP‘s Washington DC-based team assists clients across tariff measures, regulatory changes, and antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The group has notable expertise in trade and tariff implications affecting critical minerals, metals, and advanced material supply chains. Co-heading the team are Stephan Becker, whose clients include Hyundai and the governments of New Brunswick and Canada, and Nancy Fischer, who specializes in Build America, Buy America compliance and supply chain security. Benjamin Cote focuses on export controls and embargoes related to satellites, security services, and software. Daniel Porter defends foreign exporters in antidumping and countervailing duty litigation and in World Trade Organization dispute settlement. Matthew McCullough has a niche focus on matters concerning manufacturing and the energy sector, with other key names including Aaron Hutman and James Durling. Sahar Hafeez joined the team in February 2025.

Operating out of Washington DC, ArentFox Schiff has a strong trade litigation offering and provides support on a variety of matters related to international trade. The team advises clients from the steel, solar panels, tin mill products, and lumber industries. Practice head Nancy Noonan focuses on trade disputes arising under the US-Canada-Mexico Free Trade Agreement. John Gurley focuses on trade relief proceedings and US customs matters, with particular expertise in the solar industry. Matthew Nolan advises on trade disputes, trade negotiations, customs counselling, audits, and import investigations. Diana Dimitriuc Quaia focuses on dispute matters.

Baker McKenzie is geared to support clients on antidumping, countervailing duty, and Section 301 matters. The Washington DC team places a strong focus on facilitating trade while ensuring compliance and minimizing cost. Practice head Christine Streatfeild advises clients on import remedies, unfair competition, and Section 337 disputes involving intellectual property and trade secrets. Rod Hunter assists clients with procedures related to the mitigation of foreign ownership, control, or influence under national industrial security regulations. Chandri Navarro focuses on the development and enhancement of forced labor compliance programs. Justin Becker left the firm in January 2026.

BakerHostetler represents clients in the manufacturing, industrial equipment, mining, and industrial chemical sectors in trade disputes and compliance matters. The team advises domestic, foreign, and international companies, as well as sovereign states. Leading the practice are Michael S. Snarr and Elliot J. Feldman, who are based in Washington DC.

Sidley Austin LLP has a strong trade policy and trade remedies offering in Washington DC, attracting a client base that spans sovereign governments and leading companies. Led by Shawn Higgins, Richard Weiner, and Rajib Pal, the trade remedies team is highly capable of handling significant antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard investigations before the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission. The team assists clients with compliance strategies and in defending against or challenging trade actions across various industries, including steel, semiconductors, machinery, and chemicals. The trade policy practice, spearheaded by Andrew Shoyer and Jim Mendenhall, has extensive experience advising on WTO law, free trade agreement negotiations, and US trade legislation and enforcement actions. Justin Becker rejoined from Baker McKenzie in January 2026, enhancing the team’s capabilities.