International trade and anti-dumping
Dumping and trade policy is an area where the EU enjoys very
wide investigative and regulatory powers and businesses can and do
rely on the European Commission to use various trade protection
measures to protect them from unfair competition.
A well formulated complaint can secure protection from dumped or
subsidised sales. However, unfounded complaints can also be used to
attack legitimate trading and blunt competition. Businesses need to
be able to protect themselves against such allegations.
Whether as complainant or target, the key is to act quickly and
credibly.
Our service
Understanding your business and environment is central to our
approach. We map the legal and commercial risks and potential
rewards of making or resisting a trade or dumping complaint in
context and ruthlessly defend your interests.
Regulatory investigations can very quickly develop their own
momentum and work which is counter to other key business goals and
priorities. We ensure that we control any engagement with the
regulatory authorities. Through close collaboration with in-house
teams, we are able to maintain alignment of the regulatory goals
with your commercial interests.
We have extensive experience of working with regulators, and we
know what works and what doesn’t. We will work with you on
strategic decisions during regulatory investigations whilst
striving to achieve a beneficial outcome.
Our experience
We have extensive experience acting for complainants, defendants
and interested parties in trade disputes. This includes:
- advising on the likely effect of making a dumping or other
unfair trade complaint
- making and resisting applications for interim relief
- drafting pleadings, including complaints and responses to
questionnaires
- data analysis
- securing protection from disclosure for confidential
information
- negotiating with regulatory authorities to maximise likelihood
of successful outcome
- preparation for and handling of verification visits by
regulatory authorities
- representation at hearings
- advising on and conducting challenges and appeals