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Mayer Brown’s Trade practice, based in Washington DC, handles a wide range of trade remedy actions, including antidumping, countervailing duties, safeguard actions, and investigations under US Sections 232 and 301, with a unique ability to represent both petitioners and respondents. Furthermore, the team can help clients identify promising foreign markets and develop strategies to overcome trade barriers, collaborating with relevant institutions to promote business-friendly trade practices and build international coalitions. Matthew McConkey co-heads the Practice alongside Sydney Mintzer and has been described as a very smart lawyer’ who ‘has lots of experiences in the trade area’. Mintzer has experience handling 232 and 301 trade remedy proceedings. Jing Zhang is an expert on matters relating to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
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Testimonials
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‘Our experience with Mayer Brown's Trade practice has been exceptional. As a client, we’ve found the team to be incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and adept at balancing legal and business risks in a way that truly supports our objectives.’
‘Matthew McConkey's extensive experience in international trade laws and regulations is evident in every interaction. He has guided us through complex trade issues with clarity and confidence.'
Key clients
- FNA Group
- Co May Import Export Company Ltd.
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.
Successfully advised Arkema Inc., a major global chemical corporation and lone US producer of R-32 – a chemical used to produce several refrigerants.