DLA Piper is highly sought-after to advise on anti-dumping complaints, product regulation, and EU trade policy. Anna Dias co-leads the team and is a key contact for trade law issues within the chemicals sector. Also co-heading the practice, Richard Sterneberg leads on matters concerning product regulation and export control. María Paula Barbosa, Anna Kovaleva, and Ignacio Escondrillas support the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ignacio Escondrillas: inside knowledge of EU legislative developments.’
- ‘Team covering all aspects of Sanctions under EU, UK, and US laws. Understand the business.’
- 'We have had excellent support from both Anna Kovaleva and Ignacio Escondrillas. For us as a policy team they provide the perfect balance between political and technical legal knowledge. ’
- ‘Our lead client partner Richard Sterneberg oversees trade and our work effectively – he also coordinates the overlap between policy and more technical legal work.'
- ‘In addition to having the capability to advise on technical trade issues we find them particularly useful now in these times of transatlantic uncertainty for their grip of policy developments. Their mitigation strategies on the tariffs for example are well informed and practical.’
- 'Anna Kovaleva: legal expertise combined with the sensitivity to thoroughly explore the client's needs and mobilise the team to deliver. Communication is always timely and clear.’
- ‘Richard Sterneberg: high-standing partner with a unique blend of legal background and public affairs expertise, helping us expand areas we can navigate confidently.'
- ‘Solid knowledge of legal contexts is matched with deep understanding of corporate objectives and needs. They consistently combine clarity and strength of legal arguments/opinions with impact on business.'
Key clients
- Lanxess Deutschland GmbH
- Radici Group
- ICL Europe Coöperatief
- INEOS Aromatics
Work highlights
Advised LANXESS Deutschland GmbH and Radici Group in the preparation and lodging of an anti-dumping investigation against imports of adipic acid from China into the EU.
Advised ICL Europe Coöperatief in the preparation and lodging of an anti-dumping investigation against imports of phosphorous acid from China into the EU.
Advised INEOS Aromatics in the preparation and lodging of an anti-dumping investigation against imports of terephthalic acid from South Korea and Mexico into the EU.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Richard Sterneberg; Anna Dias
Other key lawyers
María Paula Barbosa; Anna Kovaleva; Ignacio Escondrillas