Sidley Austin LLP and Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations TONY BALKISSOON is an associate in the firm’s [Sidley Austin LLP] Chicago office. He practices in the Intellectual Property Litigation group. Mr. Balkissoon has experience in trademark litigation, as well as patent litigation concerning wireless communication, peer-to-peer networking, and medical devices. He has participated in trials in U.S. District Courts and the International Trade Commission, as well as an appeal to the Federal Circuit. Sidley Austin LLP THE FIRM WTO work is a particular forte of this practice, which also handles a high volume of trade remedies, policy and sanctions work. The team continues to advise Airbus on an ongoing WTO dispute, and represents LG Electronics in antidumping and countervailing investigations into refrigerators imported from South Korea and Mexico. The firms customs practice is also well regarded for its work on issues such as duty drawback and Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. Recent mandates include litigation regarding tariff classification for GE. Commercial Awareness First-rate commercial awareness. This work requires good insights and knowledge, and we use Sidley for that. KEY INDIVIDUALS An outstanding customs and trade attorney, Richard Belanger receives praise for both his detailed understanding of complex customs issues and his strategic thinking when navigating matters more widely. Andrew Shoyer is regarded as a standout practitioner, especially in the field of WTO litigation. One source comments: You cant touch him for WTO matters. Clients appreciate Lisa Crosbys commitment to their export controls and sanctions mandates. She receives excellent feedback for her reliable, practical legal advice, and is described as very responsive and diligent. sidley/Tony-Balkissoon/
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