England - London • Corporate and commercial
DLA Piper
Acting for some of the largest multinational corporations and sovereign governments, DLA Piper’s global trade and regulatory group offer specialist expertise across key areas including contentious and non-contentious trade, customs, financial sanctions and export controls. In recent times, the practice has experienced a significant increase in the number of sanctions mandates related to the Russo-Ukranian War. Practice head John Forrest is a market leader on international trade and WTO issues, adept at handling multi-jurisdictional investigations (involving violations of international sanctions) as well as export controls and customs regulations. Brexit expert Paul Hardy advises businesses, public sector organisations and sovereign states on preferential access to markets under existing EU trade deals and the Withdrawal Agreement. ‘No nonsense’ Chloe Barker, who was promoted to partner in May 2023, specialising in trade regulation, customs and excise. Senior associate Daniel Jones has developed particular experience in advising sovereign clients on international trade matters, especially in the Middle East and Central Asia.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very commercial and adapt according to needs. Even when under significant pressure, they still found time to provide timely advice to my team.’
‘Chloe Barker has a no-nonsense approach. She gathers enough information to enable her to evaluate the risk and doesn't over-egg it.’
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Key clients
- Unilever
- Dentsu
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Work highlights
- Providing a wide range of international trade support to Unilever globally. From a sanctions perspective, providing Unilever with legal, commercial and reputational advice since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in relation to its business activity in and with the Russian Federation. Most recently, also supported Unilever following the initiation of anti-dumping proceedings concerning the import of fatty acids originating in Indonesia.
- Providing UK, EU and US sanctions advice to Hyve Plc including with respect to the impact of increased international sanctions restrictions targeting Russia over the past 12 months, together with compliance related support.
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