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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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.' 

  • ‘The depth of real experience and knowledge in trade controls. This team really knows what they are doing, and they practice it every day, which differentiates them from the many EU firms that dabble in trade among other regulatory topics.’

  • ‘Extraordinary customer service, willingness to dig deep, and very polite demeanour.’

  • ‘What sets this practice apart is its rare ability to seamlessly advise on both UK and EU sanctions regimes, with equal depth and fluency. Their advice is not only technically sound, but grounded in a nuanced understanding of the geopolitical and policy contexts.' 

  • ‘Andrew Hood, Partner, brings exceptional insight into the international sanctions landscape.' 

Key clients

  • Department for Business and Trade
  • Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
  • Renewable Transport Fuel Association
  • KazMunayGas
  • OCP SA
  • Architects Registration Board

Work highlights

Advising the UK Government in all aspects of its free trade agreement negotiations with Turkey.
Advising KMG on UK, EU and US Russia sanctions.
Advising the trade association representing the interests of the UK's renewable fuel producers on the initiation of trade remedies investigations into unlawful subsidisation and 'dumping' of US hydro treated vegetable oil.

Practice head

Andrew Hood

Other key lawyers

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