The team at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP is commended by clients as an ‘indispensable partner in navigating the intricate world of international trade’. Traditionally best known for its Asia focus, the practice continues to expand its geographical horizons and is additionally involved in trade matters involving the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. The team’s growth in this sphere was further evidenced by the recent addition of new clients to its roster, including Colombia’s Tecnoglass and Germany-headquartered Novelis Deutschland. Department chair Daniel Porter splits his time between Washington DC, Geneva and Beijing and is valued for his ’deep understanding of regulations, combined with a personalized approach’. Clients also highlight the trade remedy and trade policy experience of Matthew McCullough and James Durling —both of whom operate from DC and Geneva.
Testimonials
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‘The team excels in international trade regulations. Lawyers have a deep understanding of the regulations and make an effort to understand client's needs. The team is diverse, including, but not only, Spanish-speaking lawyers.’
‘Matthew McCullough is our key person at Curtis. Guides us in the trade issues and organizes the best team to respond to our needs. Always available.’
‘I can say with absolute certainty that the team was intensely passionate about our case. Its energy and 24/7-availability gave us confidence that all avenues were explored to the fullest potential. Lawyers had encyclopedic recall of the law and our complex case. The protection of our interests was paramount.’
‘We worked with Daniel Porter and James Durling. They were very different people who complemented each other well. Dan was very aggressive in strategy, pushing the efforts to closure, and James played the role of stepping back to ensure that what we were doing fit with our original objectives.’
‘The Curtis team has been pivotal in our journey, consistently delivering outstanding results and proving to be an indispensable partner in navigating the intricate world of international trade.’
‘Daniel Porter has been an invaluable asset in guiding us through the complexities of trade law, particularly with China, but also on a global scale. His deep understanding of regulations, combined with a personalized approach, has ensured our compliance and strategically positioned us for growth in new markets.’
‘Daniel Porter and James Durling were highly engaging and delivered extensive, clear and definitive guidance to help us structure our internal processes for current and future defense of anti-dumping claims.’
Key clients
- FUJIFILM Corporation
- Tecnoglass/ESWindows
- Hoa Phat Group
- Novelis Deutschland
- Government of Sultanate of Oman
- BlueScope Steel
- LG Electronics
- OCTAL SAOZ FZC
- Toyo Kohan
- Shelter Forest (USA)
- Agro Sevilla
- Saha Thai Steel Pipe
- C Ulma Forja S. Coop
- Government of Canada
- Silgan Containers
- Tokyo Steel
- CMA LLC
- LG Chem
Work highlights
- Represented the Government of Sultanate of Oman in an anti-subsidy trade proceeding concerning exports of steel nails from Oman.
- Represented BlueScope in multiple new US trade cases initiated against imported steel.
- Advised LG Electronics on international trade matters.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Porter