Sidley Austin LLP has a strong trade policy and trade remedies offering in Washington DC, attracting a client base that spans sovereign governments and leading companies. Led by Shawn Higgins, Richard Weiner, and Rajib Pal, the trade remedies team is highly capable of handling significant antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard investigations before the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission. The team assists clients with compliance strategies and in defending against or challenging trade actions across various industries, including steel, semiconductors, machinery, and chemicals. The trade policy practice, spearheaded by Andrew Shoyer and Jim Mendenhall, has extensive experience advising on WTO law, free trade agreement negotiations, and US trade legislation and enforcement actions. Justin Becker rejoined from Baker McKenzie in January 2026, enhancing the team’s capabilities.
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- ‘They are flexible and can pivot at a moment’s notice. One moment we are drafting legal text for an idea we have, and the next they are providing a webinar on a totally different topic because needs have changed. That flexibility also requires a lot of availability, which they consistently provide.’
- ‘Andrew Shoyer is flexible, available, personable, candid, and unafraid to provide advice when I ask. Many lawyers are too hesitant to do this and keep you at arm’s length. Not Andy. I tremendously enjoy the working relationship.’
Key clients
- Nippon Steel Corporation
- Hindalco Industries Limited
- Lonza Greenwood LLC
- VSUN Solar
- New Brunswick Lumber Producers
- Steelscape LLC
- American Trim, LLC
- Meritor Inc., a subsidiary of Cummins Inc.
- Government of Norway
- International Dairy Foods Association
- Bracell Bahia Specialty Cellulose S.A.
- Champ’s Fresh Farms Inc. and Loveday Mushroom Farms Ltd.
Practice head
Shawn Higgins; Richard Weiner; Rajib Pal; Andrew Shoyer; Jim Mendenhall
Other key lawyers
Justin Becker