A key port of call for sovereigns, corporates, and industry organisations, Van Bael & Bellis offers broad expertise in critical trade defence and WTO matters. Heading the practice, Fabrizio Di Gianni is regularly entrusted to advise on anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, and safeguarding investigations. Philippe De Baere is a longstanding expert in trade law matters and acts for international governments in high-profile trade defence and WTO matters. A further key contact for trade defence matters, Richard Luff is highly sought-after for his expertise in anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations. Joanna Redelbach stands out in WTO disputes. Benoît Servais left the firm in February 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very professional.’
- ‘Work with the best care.’
- ‘What makes this team unique is the combination of its highly specialised professionals, deep market insight, and ability to deliver prompt and practical feedback.’
- ‘Among the individuals I have worked with, Gabriele Coppo particularly stands out. I greatly value the quality, clarity, and timeliness of the feedback provided by Gabriele, which has been both highly practical and reassuring in complex matters.’
- ‘The team stands out for its ability to translate highly complex legal and regulatory matters into clear, actionable strategies that companies can immediately apply.’
- ‘Gabriele Coppo stands out for his exceptional mastery of EU trade and antidumping law combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. He is highly responsive, clear in his explanations, and able to anticipate issues before they arise, which makes him a trusted and strategic advisor.’
Key clients
- AGP Glass
- Canon Europa NV
- Dingsheng Group
- Duferco
- Duracell
- Europacable
- European Parliament
- Fincantieri S.p.A.
- General Electric
- Giant Electric Vehicle
- Giant Hungary Manufacturing Co.
- Government of China (MOFCOM)
Work highlights
Acting as legal counsel to the Government of Indonesia in its WTO challenge against the European Union’s anti-dumping duties on fatty acid.
Acting for the Woodstock Consortium of EU plywood producers in two high-profile European Commission anti-dumping investigations involving imports of hardwood plywood from China and imports of softwood plywood from Brazil.
Representing Metalcam and CAS in relation to the 2022 and 2023 administrative reviews of the US countervailing and anti-dumping measures on imports of Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from Italy.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Fabrizio Di Gianni
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Fabrizio Di Gianni
Other key lawyers
Richard Luff; Philippe De Baere; Yuriy Rudyuk; Gabriele Coppo; Pablo Muñiz; Joanna Redelbach; Aldo Scalini