Operating out of Washington DC, ArentFox Schiff has a strong trade litigation offering and provides support on a variety of matters related to international trade. The team advises clients from the steel, solar panels, tin mill products, and lumber industries. Practice head Nancy Noonan focuses on trade disputes arising under the US-Canada-Mexico Free Trade Agreement. John Gurley focuses on trade relief proceedings and US customs matters, with particular expertise in the solar industry. Matthew Nolan advises on trade disputes, trade negotiations, customs counselling, audits, and import investigations. Diana Dimitriuc Quaia focuses on dispute matters.
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Testimonials
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‘What makes ArentFox unique is the personal relationships that have developed between the members of the firm and the members of our team. While the law firm is large and we, as a client, are a large organization, the direct connections are strong.'
‘The ArentFox team interacts with us as individuals, developing strong personal ties between their attorneys/support staff and the members of our team.'
‘The ArentFox team is very flexible and innovative in meeting clients' needs. They have experts in their team with prior government experience, which provides confidence in the clients about the level of expertise.’
‘Matthew Nolan has tremendous experience in the trade remedies field and is consistently innovative and responsive in addressing the legal issues clients face. He builds strong personal and professional relationships with clients and makes his dedication clear to everyone involved. He also readily provides guidance on related issues even when they fall outside the immediate scope of the engagement.'
- 'John Gurley excels at case management and ensures that both risks and opportunities are thoroughly assessed and addressed. His ability to lead high-intensity, high-pressure matters is outstanding. He is also willing to take firm positions with the government when doing so is in his clients’ best interests—a quality that is too often missing in the profession.'
- ‘Transparent, easy to reach and communicate with, experienced people.’
Key clients
- Government of Québec
- Icdas Celik Enerji Tersane ve Ulasim AS
- NatureSweet LTD
- Crown Cork and Seal
- Colakoglu Metalurji, A.S.
- Hanwha Q Cells
- Balkrishna Industries Ltd.
- Duferco Steel
- Assan Aluminyum
- Sistem Aluminyum
- Erdoganlar Aluminyum
- Interfor Corporation
Work highlights
Representing the Government of Québec in the countervailing duty proceeding.
Acting as principal outside trade counsel to Icdas Celik Enerji Tersane ve Ulasim AS, a major Turkish steel producer, including having represented it in numerous investigations, administrative reviews, court appeals and customs and trade matters involving a variety of steel products, including wire rod and reinforcing bar.
Representing NatureSweet in an ongoing antidumping case and Suspension agreement involving tomatoes from Mexico, which includes the antidumping duty investigation, court appeals, Administration of multiple Suspension Agreements, political and administrative advocacy before the Department of Commerce, International Trade Commission, U.S Department of Agriculture, and the US Congress.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Nancy Noonan
Other key lawyers
John Gurley; Matthew Nolan; Diana Dimitriuc Quaia