Our team has some of the most experienced senior trade professionals and lawyers from the Americas, Europe and Asia, several of whom are internationally recognized for client representation in trade remedy proceedings, customs disputes and market access controversies. They include a former United States Secretary of Commerce and United States Trade Representative, a former European Union Ambassador to the United States, a former Member of the United States Congress, as well as former senior United States trade negotiators and senior trade officials. Such credentials give us the access to senior government officials that can help clients open markets, comply with trade laws and resolve trade disputes.

Mayer Brown’s global trade lawyers and professionals in Washington, Brussels, Bangkok, Hanoi and Beijing are supported by lawyers and professionals in major business centers worldwide. That means we can help our clients understand trade policy and comply with trade laws in order to capitalize on opportunities and overcome market barriers in nearly every country.

Mayer Brown’s Global Trade Group has in-depth knowledge and vast experience with virtually every aspect of international trade and investment, including:

Market Access and Trade Policy
• Multilateral and Bilateral Trade Agreements
• Preferential Trade Regimes
Trade Remedies
Trade Compliance
• Customs Compliance
• Export Control and Sanctions Programs
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and Anti-Corruption Laws
• National Security Restrictions on Investment
International Litigation and Dispute Settlement
ITC Section 337 Investigations
World Trade Organization
• WTO Dispute Settlement
• Market Access and Strategic Counseling
• Trade Negotiations and WTO Accession
  

Practice at a Glance

• Our lawyers have been involved in negotiating almost every major trade agreement and initiative over the past 25 years
  
  
• “Because of great expertise, a broad outlook and a team not limited to purely legal issues, you get first-class, unified solutions from this firm.” – Chambers Global 2009, top five International Trade firms in Brussels
  
  
• “A formidable global team in the trade arena…” – Chambers Global 2009, top six International Trade firms globally
  
  
• “Mayer Brown is seen as a premier market access firm and tackles such issues in the financial services field, particularly those relating to China.” – Chambers Global 2009
  
  
• Four partners named to the 2008 Guide to the World’s Leading International Trade Lawyers
  
  
• Awarded “Trade Law Firm of the Year” by the 2008 Belgian Legal Awards
  
  
• View our Global Trade brochure in Chinese, Russian and Vietnamese
  
  
• View our Global Trade Remedies brochure in Chinese, Russian and Vietnamese