Steptoe LLP

Trade Remedies, WTO DIsputes, EU Trade, Export Controls

Partner - For over 20 years Renato Antonini has represented clients on global trade legal and regulatory issues, in particular advising on EU trade matters, WTO trade law, as well as on trade remedies investigations in other jurisdictions.

Renato advises Sovereign states, and international companies operating globally, and across all industries, in particular in steel manufacturing, chemicals, energy, and financial services.

Renato's EU trade practice concentrates on EU trade remedies investigations, EU customs, as well as EU sanctions and export control issues. His practice includes the assistance to governments in WTO disputes. He has a track record in achieving successful outcomes for clients before EU Courts, the European Commission and national regulators. Renato successfully assisted Jinan Meide Casting Co. Ltd, one of the largest manufacturers worldwide, in two landmark judgements of the European Court of Justice General Court concerning imports of threaded tube or pipe cast fittings, of malleable cast iron, originating from China. He also represented Jindal Saw Ltd, an international manufacturer headquartered in India, in two landmark judgments in cases concerning imports of tubes and pipes of ductile cast iron originating from India.

Avocat, Brussels Bar Avvocato, Rome

Italian and English

LL.M., University of Edinburgh J.D., University of Rome "La Sapienza", magna cum laude Erasmus Program, Utrecht University, Holland