Akin‘s global footprint gives them a platform from which they provide trade counsel and advice to significant clients, including companies, industries, and foreign governments. The trade remedy litigation team advises clients in the agriculture, automotive, natural resource, and semiconductors industries, in antidumping and countervailing duties. Yujin Kim McNamara represents clients in trade litigation before US agencies and international bodies, whilst Bernd Janzen is experienced in handling dispute settlements under NAFTA. The firm’s public law policy lawyers and advisors work closely with the trade policy team to provide representation to clients handling global trade crises. Matthew Nicely has extensive experience in WTO disputes, including representing sovereign nations. Stephen Kho is an important member of the team.

Hogan Lovells leverages its global network to provide an integrated International Trade service. The team has broad sectoral experience, with notable work in the agriculture, automotive, steel, and energy industries. The practice has a deep understanding of the US regulatory trade landscape, demonstrated by their representation of the Government of Ontario in several NAFTA proceedings surrounding the Canadian Softwood Lumber dispute. Jonathan Stoel, based in DC, is the Global co-head of Hogan Lovells’ International Trade and Investment practice and has extensive agreement advising over the NAFTA and USMCA. Deen Kaplan is a leading trade and cybersecurity practitioner, whilst Kelly Ann Shaw handles disputes before the WTO Settlement panel. Craig Lewis is well known for his trade litigation practice. Jared Wessel and Warren Maruyama are key members of the team.

King & Spalding LLP predominantly represents American clients, in sections such as steel, semiconductors, and chemicals, in significant trade remedy and trade policy matters. Boasting an integrated, international trade team, the firm is able to provide global strategies on a variety of issues relating to antidumping and countervailing duties. Stephen Orava, managing partner of the Brussels office but resident in Washington DC, chairs the firm’s International Trade Practice Group. Stephen Vaughn is a steel industry leader and is a talented US trade remedy litigator. Michael Taylor, a customs expert, leverages his knowledge in this field to provide counsel in international trade matters and was active in two trade remedy investigations in 2024. Jamieson Greer has extensive experience and is deeply involved in Chinese trade policy.

Steptoe LLP‘s Washington, DC-based international trade practice is widely recognized as one of the strongest globally, handling high-profile and complex trade disputes for companies, industry associations, and sovereigns. Notably, the firm represents the British Columbia Lumber Trade Council in the long-running Canadian softwood lumber case, coordinating litigation strategy across US agencies, courts, NAFTA panels, and the WTO. The team offers deep expertise in antidumping, countervailing duties, customs, tariffs, and duty-reducing programs. Eric Emerson, who served as Head of the firm’s Beijing office for many years, is chair of the Trade Remedies practice. Amy Lentz handles disputes before the WTO, whilst Thomas Trendl has deep knowledge of AD/CVD duties. Matthew Yeo heads the firm’s WTO dispute practice.

White & Case LLP's Washington DC-based international trade practice, with US-trained lawyers across key markets, including Washington, DC, Brussels, Tokyo, and Dubai,  excels in US trade remedies, policy, and global trade disputes. The team is renowned for handling antidumping, countervailing duty investigations, and safeguarding trade measures, often representing both petitioners and respondents. David Bond is the firm's Global Head of International Trade and is supported by the experienced Gregory J Spak  known for his mastery of trade remedy laws and strategic advice, particularly to Latin American clients, with fluency in Spanish enhancing his client relationships. Ron Kendler handles WTO issues for sovereigns and private clients whilst Jay Campbell focuses on AD/CVD proceedings. Luca Bertazzo and Allison Kepkay are also key lawyers.

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is a leading firm for trade remedy cases, regularly representing clients before the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The practice excels in both trade remedies and policy, regularly advocating on Capitol Hill and with the USTR, often for US manufacturing clients and associations. Practice head John Herrmann regularly represents clients in the US aluminum industry, whilst Paul Rosenthal often acts for domestic industries in antidumping and countervailing duty cases. Kathleen Cannon is a talented lawyer and an important member of the team. Alan Luberda and Brooke Ringel are experienced in handling AD/CVD issues.

Wiley Rein LLP‘s International Trade Practice has a strong record in anti-dumping and countervailing duty cases, with expertise in the steel and aluminum industries. The practice also provides policy work, particularly in climate-related trade matters, helping clients navigate decarbonization policies, supply chain management, and border carbon adjustments. Practice co-head Timothy Brightbill has successfully led major case in the steel, renewable energy, and wood products industries. Brightbill leads the team alongside Alan Price who has expertise in bilateral and multilateral agreements, customs regulations, and dispute resolution within the WTO. Robert Defrancesco is emerging as a leading AD/CVD attorney within this market. Christopher Weld is an important team member. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC. Derick Holt is an impressive up-and-coming lawyer in this space.

WilmerHale's international trade practice, based in Washington DC, is recognized for its expertise in trade policy, remedies, enforcement, and WTO disputes. The firm represents a wide range of clients, from corporations to sovereign governments, in complex matters across industries like technology, energy, and agriculture. With strong capabilities in both litigation and policy, WilmerHale handles issues such as Section 301 tariffs, digital trade, and compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Practice head David Ross advises companies in the technology, services, financial services, and aviation sectors. Robert Novick and Jeffrey Kessler are experienced lawyers and are important members of the team. Lauren Mandell (promotion) and Neena Shenai (joined February 2024) are partner-level additions that have boosted the capability of the team.

The Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP international trade team stands out for its expertise in representing global companies and foreign governments in U.S. trade matters. The firm boasts a deep bench of expertise, particularly in trade remedy litigation, including antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, Section 232 and Section 301 measures, and global safeguards. James Durling is a key name, while Antonio Riva Palacio Lavin, bilingual in English and Spanish, has experience counseling clients on Latin American affairs. All lawyers named are based in Washington DC, unless stated otherwise.

Mayer Brown’s Trade practice, based in Washington DC, handles a wide range of trade remedy actions, including antidumping, countervailing duties, safeguard actions, and investigations under US Sections 232 and 301, with a unique ability to represent both petitioners and respondents. Furthermore, the team can help clients identify promising foreign markets and develop strategies to overcome trade barriers, collaborating with relevant institutions to promote business-friendly trade practices and build international coalitions. Matthew McConkey co-heads the Practice alongside Sydney Mintzer and has been described as a very smart lawyer’ who ‘has lots of experiences in the trade area’. Mintzer has experience handling 232 and 301 trade remedy proceedings. Jing Zhang is an expert on matters relating to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP‘s International Trade team boasts a strong global presence with offices in Washington, D.C., London, Beijing, Shanghai, and Tokyo. The firm is involved in trade remedy and policy matters, advising on complex issues such as WTO and NAFTA litigation, nuclear energy security, and U.S. government reviews, including the impact of Russian sanctions on nuclear fuel supply. The firm is capable of advising on emerging issues like the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and the intersection of trade disputes, customs, and supply chain regulations. Stephan Becker leads the International Trade practice, with extensive experience in international dispute settlement, representing clients such as the Governments of Mexico and New Brunswick in complex trade remedy and investment arbitration matters. Nancy Fischer handles litigation matters relating to AD/CVD duties. Aaron Hutman and Benjamin Cote are important members of the team. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC. In a significant move, highly experienced trade practitioners Dan Porter and Matt McCullough joined the team in March 2025, arriving from Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP.

Baker McKenzie LLP’s Trade Remedies practice helps a range of clients navigate antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, customs compliance, and trade barriers. Led by Christine Streatfeild, the practice also excels in advising on multilateral trade agreements. The team’s cross-border expertise, combined with a focus on forced labor investigations, tariffs, and trade controls, provides clients with strategic solutions in a rapidly evolving trade landscape. Justin Becker handles AD/CVD reviews and investigations before the Department of Commerce. Rod Hunter and Chandri Navarro are important team members.

BakerHostetler‘s International Trade practice is recognized for handling complex trade disputes in the market, representing major domestic, foreign, and international companies, business associations, and government clients in high-stakes matters. The practice offers comprehensive expertise in trade compliance, advising clients on strategic trade structuring, tariff preferences, and duty savings. Elliot J. Feldman leads the team alongside Michael S. Snarr . Feldman has been active in advising the softwood lumber industry associations in the US-Canada trade dispute. Ronald Baumgarten and Tung Nguyen are also recommended lawyers.

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP’s International Trade group serves a diverse range of clients in complex trade matters, including antidumping and countervailing duty cases, Section 232 investigations, Customs matters, and appeals to the Court of International Trade. The team represents multinational businesses, foreign producers, and a notable number of steel industry clients. Julie Mendoza, Practice Head, has over two decades of experience defending clients in major U.S. import relief cases, customs matters, and complex litigation before various U.S. government agencies. Will Planert represents multilateral and foreign corporations in various trade disputes, including antidumping, countervailing duties, Section 201 cases, and customs compliance. Brady Mills and Mary Hodgins are important members of the team.