Matthew Nolan
ArentFox SchiffArentFox Schiff’s Washington DC-based team draws on ‘veterans in the areas of trade remedies and policy’, who sources value for their experience in both industry and government. Engaged by an array of foreign producers and importers, governments and domestic industries on trade remedy cases, the group also handles international trade matters before the WTO and NAFTA tribunals. Counsel Matthew Nolan is sought after for his experience in advising on trade remedies and complex policy issues; he is representing Assan Aluminyum, in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on aluminum foil imports, among other matters. Also recommended are John Gurley, who focuses on international trade relief proceedings; Nancy Noonan, who specializes in international trade and immigration issues; and Leah Scarpelli, who handles trade remedies and trade policy matters.
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‘Very knowledgeable and experienced. Great forensic and legal expertise as well as practical experience and guidance.’
‘Fee management in terms of minimizing clients' costs is excellent. That does not mean we cannot get what we want, but rather, they keep trying to know better what we want. Also we believe they are good at utilizing outside resources such as other firms dealing with similar cases.’
‘John Gurley's advice is always one step closer to clients than other lawyers in this field. He does not end his analyses by making references to uncertainty as to how laws and regulations are interpreted by authorities, He tries to provide recommendations with opportunities and risks in measurable scales.’
- ‘Nancy Noonan is lead counsel on our trade litigation files. She is highly respected by her peers and greatly appreciated by us. She has built a highly qualified and motivated team around her.’
- ‘Leah Scarpelli has been working on our files for seven years, and we very much appreciate her expertise in trade law. In addition, she is a lovely person, and her enthusiasm encourages everyone, even in the midst of a long and tough legal battle.’
‘AFS staffs its team with individuals who are veterans in the areas of trade remedies and policy, and have gained their experience from industry and government. The experience and connections of these individuals gave them insight into the likelihood of various responses in our circumstances. ’
‘Antonio Rivera was able to draw on specific experience working in a government trade position to provide guidance and interpretation that was unable to be gleaned from textual analysis.’
‘Unique expertise. Extraordinary attention to detail and nuance. Not afraid to take a position on unpopular laws and support the client.’
Key clients
- Government of Quebec
- Assan Aluminyum
- Hanwha Q Cells
- Crown Holdings, Kingston Technology, and many others
- Dover Corporation
- AeroVironment
- Forced Labor Guidance
- Crown Cork & Seal
Work highlights
- Representing the Government of Quebec in the countervailing duty investigation concerning uncoated groundwood paper from Canada.
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