Hogan Lovells International LLP is highly sought-after on customs, trade defence, and sanctions matters within regulated sectors. Renato Antonini, who joined the firm in September 2025, brings demonstrable expertise in business-critical trade defence and sanctions issues. Lourdes Catrain offers a wealth of expertise regarding export control, sanctions, and trade defence issues. Falk Schöning focuses on trade regulatory issues. The three co-head the practice. Further key contacts include Eva Monard, who brings a strong track-record in trade defence and sanctions matters, and Byron Maniatis, who supports the team; both also joined the firm in September 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Hogan Lovells customs and trade team in Belgium stands out for its deep technical expertise combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.'
- ‘The individuals we work with at Hogan Lovells stand out for their combination of technical excellence and practical, commercially focused advice, which consistently adds value beyond pure legal analysis.'
- 'The team demonstrates an exceptional level of collaboration, approachability, and client service, making them trusted advisors in sensitive and high-stakes matters.’
- ‘Reliable, business-focused and understanding team, providing pragmatic solutions.’
- ‘Consistent quality of work and advice from the entire team.’
- ‘The team is excellent in terms of timing, commitment and results.’
Key clients
- Deutsche Bank
- Valero
- PPG
- Qisda
- Companhia Nacional siderurgica
- IBM
- SES
Work highlights
Advise EcoCeres on trade defence and regulatory barriers affecting hydrotreated vegetable oil and Sustainable Aviation Fuel across the EU, UK, and other jurisdictions.
Represented PPG in the EU anti-dumping investigation against epoxy resins with the exclusion of Korean products from the scope of the investigation.
Provide strategic legal counsel to ENI SPA on EU, US, and UK economic sanctions, export controls, and foreign investment screening regimes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lourdes Catrain; Falk Schöning; Renato Antonini
Other key lawyers
Eva Monard; Byron Maniatis