Reed Smith focuses on advising its client base of major corporate clients on a wide variety of customs-related matters. In this space, trade regulation and customs valuation questions are a key area of focus, although the team is equally capable of acting for clients in contentious trade remedy proceedings. Practice head Yves Melin offers clients extensive customs experience and also advises on a growing volume of sanctions matters as well as on questions surrounding supply chain compliance. Trade disputes expert Jin Woo Kim is also recommended.
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‘Reed Smith brings a unique blend of expertise in EU customs law and EU trade defence laws to support clients. Mr Yves Melin is particularly recommended for bringing his holistic approach to any issue and provides both legal and commercially viable solutions.’
‘Mr Yves Melin is particularly recommended for bringing his holistic approach to any issue and provides both legal and commercially viable solutions. He is an expert on emerging trade issues in the EU concerning climate change, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, and due diligence directives. ’