King & Spalding LLP predominantly represents American clients, in sections such as steel, semiconductors, and chemicals, in significant trade remedy and trade policy matters. Boasting an integrated, international trade team, the firm is able to provide global strategies on a variety of issues relating to antidumping and countervailing duties. Stephen Orava, managing partner of the Brussels office but resident in Washington DC, chairs the firm’s International Trade Practice Group. Stephen Vaughn is a steel industry leader and is a talented US trade remedy litigator. Michael Taylor, a customs expert, leverages his knowledge in this field to provide counsel in international trade matters and was active in two trade remedy investigations in 2024. Jamieson Greer has extensive experience and is deeply involved in Chinese trade policy.
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Key clients
- Ad Hoc Coalition of American Super Absorbent Polymer Producers (coalition of BASF Corp., Evonik Superabsorber LLC, and Nippon Shokubai America Industries)
- Briggs & Stratton LLC
- Chevron
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
- Coalition for Acetone Fair Trade, including AdvanSix, Altivia, and Olin Corporation
- Coalition for Sustainable Cement Manufacturing and Environment (“CSCME”) (California cement industry) (client for 15+ years)
- Coalition of Domestic Folder Manufacturers
- Committee for Fair Trade in Ammonium Sulfate, including AdvanSix, and PCI Nitrogen (a subsidiary of Interoceanic Corporation)
- Cornerstone Chemical
- Domtar Corporation (client for 20+ years)
Work highlights
- Acted on behalf of the U.S. Epoxy Resin Producers Ad Hoc Coalition, by the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce for antidumping and countervailing duty relief to offset dumped and subsidized epoxy resins from China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.
- Represented The Coalition of Domestic Folder Manufacturers in obtaining an affirmative ITC and Commerce antidumping and countervailing duty determination on imports from China, India, and Vietnam.
- Represented PURIS in obtaining an affirmative ITC and Commerce antidumping and countervailing duty determination on certain pea protein imports from China.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Stephen Vaughn
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jamieson Greer
Practice head
Stephen J. Orava
Other key lawyers
Stephen Vaughn; Michael Taylor; Jamieson Greer