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Demonstrating deep expertise in trade defence and competition procedures, the trade and sanctions team at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a key advisor to multinational companies, industrial players, and financial institutions. Trusted by clients to ‘navigate complex antitrust and regulatory challenges’, practice head François-Charles Laprévote offers longstanding strength in trade defence measures, sanctions matters, and EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation filings and compliance. Co-leading the team, Till Müller-Ibold brings further experience in trade defence proceedings, sanctions, safeguard measures, and foreign subsidies regulation.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I highly recommend Cleary Gottlieb for their expertise in competition and state aid and their comprehensive approach to all regulatory challenges.'

  • 'The team brings strategic advice and an ability to guide clients through intricate state aid compliance and litigation processes.'

  • 'In addition to their technical proficiency, the team stand out for their proactive client service, ensuring tailored legal strategies that align with business goals.'

  • 'Their collaborative approach and commitment to excellence make them a leading choice.’

  • ‘François-Charles Laprévote can be trusted to navigate complex antitrust and regulatory challenges at both national and EU levels. He is particularly skilled in merger control, abuse of dominance, and cartel investigations, delivering strategic and practical legal solutions that align with clients' business objectives.’

Key clients

  • Ajinomoto
  • Banque Degroof Petercam
  • City Cycle
  • LG Chem
  • OCI
  • PT Chin Haur
  • Sova Capital Limited
  • Tosoh Hellas

Work highlights

  • Represented the EU’s sole producer of monosodium glutamate (“MSG”), Ajinomoto Foods Europe, successfully in in its request to the European Commission to extend and amplify MSG trade defence measures.
  • Representing Sova Capital Limited in connection with an application submitted to the Belgian administration of the Treasury, which is part of FPS Finance (Treasury) to obtain a derogation from financial sanctions.
  • Advised OCI on the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation aspects of the $3.6bn strategic sale of its entire equity stake (50% plus one share) in Fertiglobe to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

François-Charles Laprévote, Till Müller-Ibold