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Clifford Chance LLP

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Clifford Chance LLP offers unique insight into the public international law aspects of international trade matters, advising States and corporate on WTO rights and obligations, as well as the negotiation of FTAs. The breadth of the practice is also epitomised by its expertise in domestic law aspects of international trade regulation, where the team acts for sovereign states and corporates on all aspects of economic sanctions, export controls and investment screening. Public international law expert Jessica Gladstone is particularly active in the trade and climate space, while Michael Lyons – who heads the UK and European sanctions team – is a trusted adviser to major financial institutions and corporates. Jeremy Stewart has deep experience handling international trade issues from a government perspective, while Carla Lewis regularly advises clients on their exposure to EU and UK sanctions risk.

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Work highlights

  • Advising the United Kingdom Department for International Trade on Public International law and policy relating to international trade.
  • Advising an Energy Company (and several other multinationals) addressing the implications and effect of sanctions imposed by the United Nations, US, EU and UK and other countries, including in relation to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
  • Advising an international automobile manufacturer on WTO rights and obligations, along with customs and subsidies control issues arising from the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jessica Gladstone

Other key lawyers

Michael Lyons, Jeremy Stewart, Carla Lewis