Ben Smith > Baker McKenzie > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Drawing on the firm’s expertise in international trade, WTO, and tax, Baker McKenzie‘s market-leading customs and excise department offers full-service advice, including sanctions, export controls, foreign investment and anti-dumping/trade remedies. The group is well-versed in assisting companies with customs and excise investigations in connection to HMRC rulings and advises on supply chain customs issues in the context of trade disruption and geopolitical risks. The practice is headed by Jennifer Revis who covers international trade regulations, customs valuations and investigations. Ben Smith focuses on export controls, sanctions and customs advice, as well as anti-bribery/anti-money-laundering. Of counsel Jessica Mutton covers a range of issues including sanctions and export controls, anti-bribery and corruption, and tax evasion.

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The international trade group at Baker McKenzie LLP draws on its global reach to provide clients with expertise on a range of trade matters involving UK, EU and US sanctions.  Its ambit also covers export controls, foreign investment, customs, anti-dumping and trade remedies. Co-practice head Sunny Mann is noted for his considerable experience in UK and EU export controls sanctions and anti-bribery rules. He jointly heads the practice alongside Tristan Grimmer whose expertise lies in trade sanctions and export controls, as well as compliance matters. Other key figures include Jennifer Revis, who serves as the leading customs contact in the practice. Ben Smith is regularly called upon for his expertise by clients in the energy, technology, telecoms, healthcare and transport sectors. Sven Bates – noted for his sanctions and trade compliance expertise – is also recommended.