Baker McKenzie

The international trade and WTO practice at Baker McKenzie offers market-leading expertise across a host of matters, spanning export controls, sanctions, customs, anti-dumping, trade remedies, and other UK and EU trade law. This breadth is complemented by the firm’s broad industry coverage, acting for major clients across the aerospace and defence, energy, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and media sectors, among others. Global head of the firm’s international commercial and trade group Sunny Mann leads the London offering; his focus on UK and EU export control sees him advising on complex issues of compliance, auditing, licensing and voluntary controls. Jennifer Revis, who heads the customs and excise practice, is adept at handling import and export issues - from customs valuations and rules of origin to classifications and excise investigations. Tristan Grimmer focuses on compliance counselling, supporting clients with internal and external investigations, while export controls and sanctions expert Ben Smith has in-depth experience in the technology, consumer goods, and healthcare sectors. Of counsel Sven Bates is well regarded for his knowledge of various international trade law, anti-bribery and broader compliance issues.