Claude Chase
Baker McKenzie1
WTO
Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG‘s WTO international trade team is headed by standout individual Pablo Bentes and advises both private and government clients on all aspects of international trade and WTO matters, including on regulatory and trade compliance issues in the fields of customs law, sanctions, export restrictions, and trade remedies. Bentes specialises in representing sovereign clients before the WTO Dispute Settlement Body. Philippe Reich focuses his practice on trade compliance, international trade, regulatory issues and foreign investments. Serge Pannatier regularly advises clients across a broad range of trade-related matters, such as trade remedies, dispute settlements, and customs issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Great head lawyer, very knowledgeable.’
‘Pablo Bentes is a standout partner.’
‘It is a complete team with different capabilities. I want to highlight collaboration and diverse skills as a team feature.’
‘Philippe Reich is a standout partner.’
Key clients
- Barry Callebaut
- Bobst
- Bruker BioSpin
- dorma kaba
- GARMCO
- Government for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning
- Hilti
- Kingdom of Bahrain
- Novartis
- Ruag
- Schindler
- Vitol
Work highlights
- Assisting both the Kingdom of Bahrain and the largest Bahraini aluminium exporter in parallel antidumping/countervailing duties investigations in the United States on imports of aluminium sheet.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pablo Bentes