Ashurst LLP acts for global clients on business-critical trade defence, export control, and sanctions mandates. Heading the team is Claus Zimmermann, who demonstrates a deep track-record in foreign direct investment regulation, anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations, and export control matters. The team is supported by Emilia Etz, a sanctions and export control expert, and Nina Schwartz, who specialises in trade policy and regulation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Good connections within the European Commission and national authorities. Good knowledge of legislative process and consultations.’
- ‘Claus Zimmermann - high level of expertise, clear advice.'
- 'Emilia Etz - proactive and approachable, she is a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Apax Partners LLP
- Chang'an Automobile Group
- Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune
- P&O Ferries Ltd
- Legrand Saudi Arabia LLC
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd
- Mitsui E&P Italia
- BoConcept A/S
- MOL LNG Transport (Europe) Ltd
- Bazan Oil Refineries Ltd
- Hyundai Steel
- Cryoport Inc.
Work highlights
Advised Chang'an Automobile Group in the anti-subsidy investigation of battery-electric vehicles from China.
Advised Legrand Saudi Arabia LLC in connection with an anti-dumping investigation and the imposition of duties by a third country regarding the import of electrical fittings, switches, plugs, and sockets for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts, originating from or exported by the People’s Republic of China.
Provided Hyundai Steel Company with day-to-day legal advice and weekly updates regarding the mechanisms and related instruments of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Practice head
Claus Zimmermann
Other key lawyers
Emilia Etz; Nina Schwartz; Raphael Dionis