Led by former European Commission official Roger Matthews, Dentons’ international trade practice combines deep expertise in sanctions and export controls with robust coverage of WTO, trade remedies, and subsidy matters. Co-chair Daniel Lund is a go-to adviser on trade compliance, particularly where UK, EU, and global regulatory frameworks intersect. The bench also includes Katherine Harle, recognised for her strength in regulatory investigations, and Louisa Caswell, who adds weight in trade-related disputes. Elizabeth McCall maintains a versatile practice spanning financial and trade sanctions, WTO and subsidy advice, and export control compliance.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong ability to provide services across jurisdictions.’
‘Responsive and knowledgeable.’
‘The team and impressively client focused and show particular strength working alongside audit and compliance teams.'
‘Daniel Lund and Roger Matthews are both strong players in the sanctions space and always ahead of the curve in their strategic insight.'
‘They are always able to help find resources to cover a multitude of legal areas in a wide variety of jurisdictions.'
‘Dan Lund - my go to for anything trade, financial crime, or national security. He's always ready and willing to help with pragmatic, operational legal advice.'
Key clients
- BP
- Avis
- Burberry
- Capita
- DHL
- Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority
- Howden
- BASF
- National Grid
- Gulfsands
Work highlights
Acts as lead sanctions advisor to BP, advising it on the full range of issues that impact it in relation to the rapid expansion of Russia sanctions.
Act as the primary trade compliance advisor to DHL.
Advising Gulfsands in relation to a range of sanctions issues, including principally its Project Hope model for resuming oil production in Syria.
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Daniel Lund
Practice head
Roger Matthews; Dan Lund
Other key lawyers
Katharine Harle; Louisa Caswell; Rupert Ekblom; Elizabeth McCall