Our team has significant expertise in advising multinational companies and governments on the trade-related implications of newer and evolving areas of EU trade policy.

This includes advising on measures to support the transition to a green and digital economy, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the EU Deforestation Regulation, the Net Zero Act, the Critical Raw Materials Act and the EU Batteries Regulation, and associated reporting and compliance obligations.

We also have extensive experience in advising on other recent legislation such as the Forced Labour Regulation, the Anti-Coercion Instrument and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Our expertise extends to other measures having an impact on transnational business, such as EU Member State foreign direct investment regimes and the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

On all mandates, we work with relevant specialist colleagues in areas such as EU competition, EU regulatory, EU data protection and procurement to to provide a full legal picture of applicable trade-related measures and broader geopolitical developments.

Our focus is on providing clients with actionable and forward-looking advice so that they can interpret the implications of the latest developments for their business.