Regularly entrusted by leading industrial and manufacturing sector clients on business-critical trade issues, the international trade, WTO and customs team at Dentons is particularly ‘well-versed in anti-dumping proceedings in the EU’. Heading the practice, managing partner Edward Borovikov assists clients with significant trade defence investigations and in trade and sanctions compliance mandates, demonstrating a deep understanding of the metals, resources, and chemicals sectors. Xiaoyi Tang leverages a strong relationship with Chinese clients, acting for major state-owned companies and industry associations in the iron and steel sectors concerning trade defence proceedings, investigations, and reviews.
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‘The Dentons team has continued its professionalism and expertise in handling trade cases.’
‘Dentons has delivered expertise quickly, imparted easily digestible yet complex information, and kept our experts updated on related developments beyond contractual obligations.'
‘Edward Borovikov is an outstanding lawyer with decades of experience in international trade matters.’
‘Dentons' international trade team is one of the best in the market and can always provide creative solutions.’
‘This team is well-versed in anti-dumping proceedings in the EU and other jurisdictions worldwide and is a great point of contact for Chinese companies. They have substantial experience in direct representation across a diversity of matters.’
‘The team knows very well how to work with different stakeholders and ensure everyone is satisfied, bringing professionalism and efficiency. They are very good in educating clients.’
‘Christian Lau has a good sense of client's needs and is very good at communication.’
- ‘Xiaoyi Tang has in-depth knowledge of trade practice and provides an insider's knowledge of the Chinese trade infrastructure.’
Key clients
- Vyatsky Plywood Mill
- CMS Jant Ve Makina San. A.Ş.
- CMS Jant Sanayii A.Ş
- Anatolia Porselen Seramik AŞ
- European Commission
- International Partnership for Human Rights
- Advanced Industries Packaging
- Krystal Global Engineering Ltd
- Flowserve
- China Chamber Of Commerce Of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters
Work highlights
- Representing several major EU importers in this EU anti-dumping investigation into biodisel imports from China.
- Assisting European SMEs interested in conducting a transaction with an Iranian counterpart for the European Commission with due diligence and business background checks.
- Advising CCCMC, the official Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Metal, Mineral and Chemical products, on the UK transition review of the (EU) anti-dumping duties imposed on ceramic tiles from China.
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Practice head
Edward Borovikov
Other key lawyers
Xiaoyi Tang; Christian Lau