Hogan Lovells leverages its global network to provide an integrated International Trade service. The team has broad sectoral experience, with notable work in the agriculture, automotive, steel, and energy industries. The practice has a deep understanding of the US regulatory trade landscape, demonstrated by their representation of the Government of Ontario in several NAFTA proceedings surrounding the Canadian Softwood Lumber dispute. Jonathan Stoel, based in DC, is the Global co-head of Hogan Lovells’ International Trade and Investment practice and has extensive agreement advising over the NAFTA and USMCA. Deen Kaplan is a leading trade and cybersecurity practitioner, whilst Kelly Ann Shaw handles disputes before the WTO Settlement panel. Craig Lewis is well known for his trade litigation practice. Jared Wessel and Warren Maruyama are key members of the team.
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Key clients
- Kinder Morgan
- ArcellorMittal Defasco
- Urenco Limited and Louisiana Energy Services (LES)
- Government of Ontario
- Canadian Solar; Heliene; Silfab Solar; and the Government of Canada
- US Grains Council (USGC); Growth Energy; Renewable Fuel Association
- Berlin Packaging
- Companhia Siderurgical Nacional and CSN LLC
- Government of Australia
- ITG Voma
Work highlights
- Representing the Government of Ontario in several North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), USMCA, and DOC dispute proceedings involving multiple aspects of the Softwood Lumber from Canada trade dispute.
- Representing Grupo Mexico, the secondlargest firm in Mexico, in the first-ever USMCA arbitrations brought by the United States against Mexico under the RRLM.
- Representing Urenco, the leading Western and sole U.S. enricher of low-enriched uranium, on all international trade and investment matters, including the high-stakes U.S.-Russia Suspension Agreement (RSA) on uranium.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kelly Ann Shaw
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Maria Arboleda
Practice head
Jonathan Stoel
Other key lawyers
Deen Kaplan; Kelly Ann Shaw; Craig Lewis; Jared Wessel; Warren Maruyama; Maria Arboleda