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Belgium > Customs, trade, WTO and anti-dumping Tier 2
The team at Dentons has expertise in a broad array of matters, including TDI measures, regional trade agreements, trade disputes and market access, also demonstrating proficiency in investment and competition issues. The department is known for its knowledge across a diversity of sectors such as chemicals, transport, energy, infrastructure, mining and metals. The group also has distinctive knowledge in EU sanctions compliance and defending clients unduly affected by sanctions. The practice is headed by Edward Borovikov, who is experienced in cross-border commercial regulations, global trade and investment, and international trade policy issues. Xiaoyi Tang acts for multinational clients on cross-border mergers and acquisitions with particular expertise in international trade remedy laws and WTO Agreements. A further name to note is Maria Krestiyanova, who assists clients throughout trade defence investigations.Practice head(s):
Edward Borovikov
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘With the expertise of Dentons Europe LLP, we have gained a profound understanding of European trade laws and practices.’
‘The Dentons team responded quickly and with much detail, this made collaborating with them efficient.’
‘Xiaoyi and Maria have been our trusted contact points, they are very user friendly and have outstanding subject matter knowledge.’
‘Edward Borovikov has outstanding experience, and is always looking for best solutions. He’s always ready to reach out to colleagues in different offices and for partner firms to find solutions of the client in different jurisdictions.’
‘Dentons Europe’s Customs, Trade, WTO and AD Practice, is well known and highly regarded.’
‘Xiaoyi Tang stands out. He is also well-versed in WTO and antidumping practices in general.’
‘The team at Dentons Europe LLP has comprehensive legal and practical knowledge on the topics of trade remedy investigations and international trade matters. The team also has an extensive network allowing them to have exceptional collaboration with firms globally.’
‘Xiaoyi Tang is an exceptional partner with in-depth knowledge on the topic of anti-dumping investigations and other WTO matters. He is incredibly insightful about the client’s industry and business. With exceptional collaboration from Xiaoyi Tang, we have consistently achieved desirable outcomes for the clients.’
Key clients
The NLMK Group
The Segezha Group
Qua Granite Hayal Yapi ve Urunleri Sanayi Ticaret A.S.
Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM)
China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (“CCCME”)
China Iron and Steel Association (CISA)
5NPlus Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Bibus Metal’s Romanian subsidiary, S.C. Bibus S.R.L, in a customs dispute before the Court Appeal of Ploiesti, Romania.
- Represented Qua Granite Hayal Yapi ve Urunleri Sanayi Ticaret A.S., the largest Turkish producer of ceramic tiles, in the EU anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of ceramic tiles originating in Turkey.
- Represented the Segezha Group, a large international producer of birch plywood, in EU anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of birch plywood originating in Russia and before the European Courts.
Belgium > Competition: EU and global Tier 5
Dentons combines global merger control advice with standout involvement in antitrust litigation and cartel defence cases before the European Commission and EU courts, including consumer protection cases in the aviation sector. Other sector focuses include life sciences, luxury and consumer goods, and renewable energy. The team, led by US-qualified James Venit, includes a number of dual-qualified practitioners with European and US competition expertise, and a diverse range of industry know-how. Belgium managing partner Edward Borovikov is noted for his state aid work.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Very flexible, listening to the practical needs and making sure to provide tailored advice.’
‘Yves Botteman is able to listen to what is needed and to adapt accordingly to provide tailored advice. I go to Yves to discuss complex questions.’
‘Dentons has a strong practice group for antitrust, contractual and mergers and acquisition matters. They are also proactive in providing anticompetitive behavior education to my staff.’
‘Yves Botteman understands my business and is great at understanding the issues facing my business and being proactive to help keep us out of trouble.’
Key clients
SRAM
UNIFE
The European Association for Forwarding Transport Logistics and Customs Services (CLECAT)
Merck KGaA
Movilizer GMBH, subsidiary of Honeywell
Work highlights
- Advised a US company on the anti-dumping investigation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) on import of single mode optical fiber from the USA and Japan.
- Advising SRAM on a variety of competition law issues.
- Advised the European Association for Forwarding Transport Logistics and Customs Services on the latest competition law issues they face.
Dentons > Firm Profile
As the world’s largest trading bloc, the EU plays a central role in the global economy. The international setting of Brussels specifically acts as a hot spot for industry and business organizations operating within the EU or dealing directly with its decision-making bodies.
The lawyers and professionals in our Brussels office form a diverse group from multiple jurisdictions and with strong academic credentials. We are experienced in all aspects of EU law and policy as well as corporate law, international investments and trade, including World Trade Organization (WTO) matters and Belgian law. We have helped drive business growth for international companies, trade associations and governments with projects involving work with EU institutions and the WTO. We can innovate for your business and help you deal with the complexities of trade, competition, regulatory law (including REACH), Belgian law and government affairs.
With a wealth of experience in Europe, Dentons can help you drive growth, meet challenges head-on and anticipate the impact of new regulation. You can benefit from local knowledge, cross-border capabilities and global support and advice. Our team innovates for your business, and helps you deal with the complexities of trade, competition, regulatory law and government affairs, while offering competitive rates and cost-efficient, high-quality legal counseling.
Lawyers from Dentons’ Brussels office have lectured at various conferences and universities and have been published in European and US law reviews.
Look to our lawyers for effective solutions in Brussels on matters including:
- International trade and the WTO, including disputes
- EU trade and customs
- EU constitutional law
- EU competition and state aid law
- EU and international government affairs
- EU regulatory law, product safety and the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemical substances
- Litigation in the EU courts
- Belgian law
- Regulatory financial services, banking and insurance laws
- Eurasian Economic Union
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Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Partner | Edward Borovikov | edward.borovikov@dentons.com | +32 2 552 29 00 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Maria Krestiyanova | Counsel | View Profile | |
Christian Lau | Partner | View Profile | |
Jean-Nicolas Maillard | Partner | View Profile | |
Xiaoyi Tang | Partner | View Profile | |
Nicoleta Tuominen | Partner | View Profile | |
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