Van Bael & Bellis (VBB) has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new Legal Panel for Government framework (RM6360) on Lot 4b – International Trade Disputes.

The VBB team, led by senior trade partner Philippe De Baere and trade counsel Joanna Redelbach, looks forward to continuing to advise the UK Government Legal Department, under Lot 4b, on specialist trade dispute-related matters.

Philippe De Baere commented: “We have already had the privilege to work with UK Government teams on important trade issues in the context of the previous legal panel and are very pleased to continue collaboration on international trade disputes. As before, we will apply our in-depth knowledge of the international trade regulatory and legal landscape to advise the UK Government on the strategic and actionable management and resolution of trade-related disputes.”

VBB’s top-ranked trade practice is recognised globally for its expertise, advising government and private sector clients from around the world on the full range of contentious and non-contentious trade law issues. Read more about its work here.

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