The international trade team at Mayer Brown represents both petitioners and respondents in trade remedy actions, safeguard cases, US Section 232 and 301 investigations, and EU Trade Barrier Regulation investigations. The group, which operates out of Washington DC, also assists clients in identifying promising foreign markets and developing entry strategies. Spearheading the practice are Matthew McConkey, who assists domestic manufacturers and foreign producers in trade remedy matters; Sydney Mintzer, who focuses on eliminating barriers to market entry, customs audits, and enforcement matters; and Timothy Keeler, who manages international trade law matters concerning investigations and tariff actions. Jing Zhang brings expertise in supply chain tracing and the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act. Jennifer Parry is another key name.
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Key clients
- U.S. Steel Corporation
- Arkema Inc. - Coatings Division
- NCC Vietnam Company Ltd.
- Forza Steel S.A. DE C.V.
- MEC Aerial Work Platforms
- Webb Wheel Inc.
- Medline
- Element Electronics
Work highlights
Representing US Steel Corporation in US trade & trade policy matters – including issues related to global steel overcapacity, carbon adjustment possibilities (including CBAM), draft trade legislation, international negotiations related to steel, and the US 232 (national security investigation) tariffs on imported steel, as well as the China 301 tariffs.
Advised Arkema Inc., a major global chemical corporation and the lone US producer of R-32 – a chemical used to produce several refrigerants.
Represent 25 Plaintiffs including Volvo Car Corporation, Medline Industries, Sonos Inc., Arkema Inc., Delphi Powertrain Systems, Wilton Coporation, Giti Tire USA, Brady Corporation, Medline, Carbochem, BorgWarner Inc., and more, in numerous lawsuits challenging tariffs imposed by the US on goods from China.
Practice head
Matthew McConkey; Sydney Mintzer; Timothy Keeler
Other key lawyers
Jing Zhang; Jennifer Parry