Regularly entrusted by leading industrial and manufacturing sector clients on business-critical trade issues, the international trade, WTO and customs team at Dentons is particularly ‘well-versed in anti-dumping proceedings in the EU’. Heading the practice, managing partner Edward Borovikov assists clients with significant trade defence investigations and in trade and sanctions compliance mandates, demonstrating a deep understanding of the metals, resources, and chemicals sectors. Xiaoyi Tang leverages a strong relationship with Chinese clients, acting for major state-owned companies and industry associations in the iron and steel sectors concerning trade defence proceedings, investigations, and reviews.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Dentons team has continued its professionalism and expertise in handling trade cases.’

  • ‘Dentons has delivered expertise quickly, imparted easily digestible yet complex information, and kept our experts updated on related developments beyond contractual obligations.'

  • ‘Edward Borovikov is an outstanding lawyer with decades of experience in international trade matters.’

  • ‘Dentons'  international trade team is one of the best in the market and can always provide creative solutions.’

  • ‘This team is well-versed in anti-dumping proceedings in the EU and other jurisdictions worldwide and is a great point of contact for Chinese companies. They have substantial experience in direct representation across a diversity of matters.’

  • ‘The team knows very well how to work with different stakeholders and ensure everyone is satisfied, bringing professionalism and efficiency. They are very good in educating clients.’

  • ‘Christian Lau has a good sense of client's needs and is very good at communication.’

  • ‘Xiaoyi Tang has in-depth knowledge of trade practice and provides an insider's knowledge of the Chinese trade infrastructure.’

Key clients

  • Vyatsky Plywood Mill
  • CMS Jant Ve Makina San. A.Ş.
  • CMS Jant Sanayii A.Ş
  • Anatolia Porselen Seramik AŞ
  • European Commission
  • International Partnership for Human Rights
  • Advanced Industries Packaging
  • Krystal Global Engineering Ltd
  • Flowserve
  • China Chamber Of Commerce Of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters
  • China Iron and Steel Association
  • China Rubber Industry Association
  • China Baowu Steel Group

Work highlights

  • Representing several major EU importers in this EU anti-dumping investigation into biodisel imports from China.
  • Assisting European SMEs interested in conducting a transaction with an Iranian counterpart for the European Commission with due diligence and business background checks.
  • Advising CCCMC, the official Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Metal, Mineral and Chemical products, on the UK transition review of the (EU) anti-dumping duties imposed on ceramic tiles from China.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Edward Borovikov

Other key lawyers

Xiaoyi Tang, Christian Lau