Lourdes Catrain
Hogan Lovells International LLPHogan Lovells International LLP's trade and investment team frequently collaborates with the firm's global offices to advise on a range of multi-jurisdictional sanctions and trade defence matters. The team maintains a client base of leading multinationals in the pharma, financial services, and steel sectors and is very active in providing due diligence advice on EU sanctions and investment control matters, while also representing clients in a number of EU anti-subsidy investigations. Lourdes Catrain, who leads the Belgian team, is an expert on international trade and sanctions matters and regularly advises on the trade and investment compliance aspects of cross-border M&A.
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‘Hogan Lovells stands out for its expertise in customs and trade matters due to its global network of specialized lawyers, deep industry knowledge, and strategic approach to international trade law. Compared to other firms, it often emphasizes collaboration across jurisdictions and provides comprehensive legal solutions tailored to clients' needs, combining regulatory insight with practical trade experience for effective representation in international trade disputes and compliance matters.’
‘Quick reaction times. Furthermore, the team proactively includes other Hogan Lovells offices worldwide in order to expand their expertise for the question.’
‘Clear and distinct answers. Really quick reaction times.’
‘The team is very responsive and reliable. Changes in the team are announced in advance and I feel that the quality of support remains at high level at all times. I am confident that no stone was left unturned when I receive advice from the team. ’
‘Hogan Lovells lawyers possess an exceptional legal acumen, extensive experience, and a client-centric approach. They stand out by possessing a deep understanding of global trade laws and regulations, combined with a proactive and strategic mindset. Moreover, their collaborative and interdisciplinary approach ensures clients benefit from a diverse range of perspectives and expertise.’
‘Lourdes Catrain understands business needs and provides tailor-made advice. She is able to grasp the unique concerns of the industry and provide straightforward answers to particular legal questions. The wording of her advice is very clear and comprehensive. ’
Key clients
- Columbus Stainless PTY Ltd.
- Companhia Nacional Siderurgica
- Musim Mas
- Windar Renovables SA
- Pfizer
- Valero
Work highlights
- Advised Valero on the UK transition reviews of the EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of biodiesel from the U.S. and Canada.
- Represented Musim Mas in an EU anti-subsidy investigation into imports of fatty acids from Indonesia, resulting in the termination of the investigation without anti-subsidy measures.
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Lourdes Catrain