Many Asian countries have been and still are enacting new or revising existing laws, regulations and practices to comply with their obligations in the World Trade Organization (“WTO”). They are also aggressively pursuing bilateral and regional free trade agreements (“FTAs”). Trade agreements affect the regulatory and competitive landscape in a country/region. Companies cannot afford to ignore existing and future bilateral, regional and multilateral agreements when making investment decisions and planning corporate strategies.

Many of Bryan Cave International Trade’s consultants have represented their respective governments in negotiating trade agreements at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels. We offer clients unique first-hand insight into trade negotiations as well as provide practical advice on the interpretation and application of trade agreements which only seasoned trade negotiators and practitioners can offer.