Fieldfisher’s London-based International Trade team is recognised as a leading UK practice, noted for advising public and private sector clients on trade negotiations, sanctions, export controls, and trade remedies. The team is particularly strong in free trade agreement negotiations, WTO compliance, customs issues, and regulatory matters linked to supply chain operations. Led by Andrew Hood, the group is especially sought after by UK government agencies for support on ongoing trade agreement negotiations.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Broad reach of practice areas so that the firm is able to handle anything.’

  • ‘Government experience of Andrew Hood provides excellent understanding of trade regulations and sanctions.' 

Key clients

  • Department for Business and Trade
  • Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

Work highlights

Advising the UK Government in all aspects of its free trade agreement negotiations with Turkey.
Practice head

Andrew Hood

Other key lawyers

Vansh Gupta; Roland Scarlett; Allison McClelland; Nathalie Reid; Ursula Monney