International Trade & Customs
Overview
Freehills enjoys a particularly strong reputation in international trade. Our lawyers have represented Australian and international clients in matters, including domestic customs advice and disputes, foreign acquisitions and disposals, and foreign investment. We have experience in all aspects of client representation in anti-dumping and subsidy cases unrivalled by any other Australian law firm. Our clients include international chemical, paper, agribusiness, textiles/footwear and other industrial organisations. Our lawyers frequently travel on client business in Asia and around the world, providing on the spot service.
The growing importance for international trade of the rules and jurisprudence of the WTO will be the most significant factor in international trade regulation in the 21st century. Our lawyers are experienced in WTO matters and have advised foreign governments and industries about trade barriers and participation in dispute settlement proceedings concerning sanitary and phytosanitary rules, safeguards and subsidies.
As the rules-based international trading systems mature, our lawyers have had a lead role in advising and assisting clients about the complex matrix of trade laws under the GATT 1994, and in the prosecution and defence of cases under the World Trade Organisation's Dispute Settlement Understanding.
Our involvement in this area is not limited to the representation of our clients. We regularly publish topical newsletters, host conferences, speak at seminars and provide comment to the media on issues relating to trade regulation.
Freehills enjoys a particularly strong reputation in international trade. Our lawyers have represented Australian and international clients in matters, including domestic customs advice and disputes, foreign acquisitions and disposals, and foreign investment. We have experience in all aspects of client representation in anti-dumping and subsidy cases unrivalled by any other Australian law firm. Our clients include international chemical, paper, agribusiness, textiles/footwear and other industrial organisations. Our lawyers frequently travel on client business in Asia and around the world, providing on the spot service.
The growing importance for international trade of the rules and jurisprudence of the WTO will be the most significant factor in international trade regulation in the 21st century. Our lawyers are experienced in WTO matters and have advised foreign governments and industries about trade barriers and participation in dispute settlement proceedings concerning sanitary and phytosanitary rules, safeguards and subsidies.
As the rules-based international trading systems mature, our lawyers have had a lead role in advising and assisting clients about the complex matrix of trade laws under the GATT 1994, and in the prosecution and defence of cases under the World Trade Organisation's Dispute Settlement Understanding.
Our involvement in this area is not limited to the representation of our clients. We regularly publish topical newsletters, host conferences, speak at seminars and provide comment to the media on issues relating to trade regulation.