The international trade group at Baker McKenzie LLP draws on its global reach to provide clients with expertise on a range of trade matters involving UK, EU and US sanctions. Its ambit also covers export controls, foreign investment, customs, anti-dumping and trade remedies. Co-practice head Sunny Mann is noted for his considerable experience in UK and EU export controls sanctions and anti-bribery rules. He jointly heads the practice alongside Tristan Grimmer whose expertise lies in trade sanctions and export controls, as well as compliance matters. Other key figures include Jennifer Revis, who serves as the leading customs contact in the practice. Ben Smith is regularly called upon for his expertise by clients in the energy, technology, telecoms, healthcare and transport sectors. Sven Bates - noted for his sanctions and trade compliance expertise - is also recommended.
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‘The key strength of this team is their effort to know the client, build very strong client relationships, consider the client's strategic objectives and deliver on-time quality advice.’
‘Ben Smith is an excellent client relationship partner. He is very responsive and very easy to work with.'
'Extensive knowledge of both the subject matter and our industry.’
‘The quality of the team is very high and consistently providing reliable and good advice. One strength which really makes the team stand out is its strong leadership from Sunny Mann.'
‘BM have a great team lead by Sunny Mann, who has a reputation for being a strong and fair leader with fantastic people management skills to complement his undoubted trade controls expertise.'
‘Easygoing approach and helpful when needed.’
'Always focusing on delivering best services to the clients. It is easy to work on complex cross-border transactions.’
Key clients
- Barclays PLC
- British Airways
- British American Tobacco
- Carlsberg
- EDF
- Harley Davidson
- LVMH
- Take Two Interactive
- UK Government
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Practice head
Sunny Mann; Tristan Grimmer
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Revis; Ben Smith; Sven Bates