Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP‘s International Trade team boasts a strong global presence with offices in Washington, D.C., London, Beijing, Shanghai, and Tokyo. The firm is involved in trade remedy and policy matters, advising on complex issues such as WTO and NAFTA litigation, nuclear energy security, and U.S. government reviews, including the impact of Russian sanctions on nuclear fuel supply. The firm is capable of advising on emerging issues like the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and the intersection of trade disputes, customs, and supply chain regulations. Stephan Becker leads the International Trade practice, with extensive experience in international dispute settlement, representing clients such as the Governments of Mexico and New Brunswick in complex trade remedy and investment arbitration matters. Nancy Fischer handles litigation matters relating to AD/CVD duties. Aaron Hutman and Benjamin Cote are important members of the team. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC. In a significant move, highly experienced trade practitioners Dan Porter and Matt McCullough joined the team in March 2025, arriving from Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP.
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Testimonials
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‘Pillsbury has a leading trade remedies and trade policy practice.’
‘Steve Becker, partner and practice lead, has unmatched experience and exceptional attention to detail.’
Key clients
- AHUG
- Global Nuclear Fuels – Americas (GNF)
- Government of Mexico
- Government of New Brunswick
- MP Materials
- Songwon Industrial Group
- Valmet Corporation and Valmet Inc.
- Victaulic
- Toyo Tires
- Hyundai Motor Company
Work highlights
Represent the Canadian Province Government of New Brunswick in one of the world’s largest ongoing trade disputes, the Canadian Softwood Lumber countervailing case.
Advised a large group of U.S. nuclear utilities (known as the Ad Hoc Utilities Group or AHUG) on trade remedy matters since 1999 on various trade remedy proceedings at the DOC, ITC, CIT, CAFC and U.S. Supreme Court.
Represent Hyundai Motor Group in scope proceedings in the antidumping investigations of imports of aluminum extrusions from 14 countries.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Matthew McCullough
Daniel Porter
Practice head
Stephan Becker; Nancy Fischer
Other key lawyers
Aaron Hutman; Benjamin Cote