Demonstrating deep expertise in trade defence and competition procedures, the trade and sanctions team at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a key advisor to multinational companies, industrial players, and financial institutions. Trusted by clients to ‘navigate complex antitrust and regulatory challenges’, practice head François-Charles Laprévote offers longstanding strength in trade defence measures, sanctions matters, and EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation filings and compliance. Co-leading the team, Till Müller-Ibold brings further experience in trade defence proceedings, sanctions, safeguard measures, and foreign subsidies regulation.
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‘I highly recommend Cleary Gottlieb for their expertise in competition and state aid and their comprehensive approach to all regulatory challenges.'
'The team brings strategic advice and an ability to guide clients through intricate state aid compliance and litigation processes.'
Key clients
- Ajinomoto
- Banque Degroof Petercam
Work highlights
Represented the EU’s sole producer of monosodium glutamate (“MSG”), Ajinomoto Foods Europe, successfully in in its request to the European Commission to extend and amplify MSG trade defence measures.
Practice head
François-Charles Laprévote; Till Müller-Ibold