Trade Remedies

With over two decades of experience in trade remedies, Al Armouti has successfully represented businesses in numerous anti-dumping and safeguards cases, advocating for fair trade practices across various industries. Our track record includes handling high-profile investigations since 2000, covering products such as steel, ceramics, sanitary wares, aluminum, tires, and more. We have advised clients through complex trade defense proceedings, ensuring compliance with WTO agreements and national trade laws while securing favorable outcomes. Our expertise positions us as a trusted legal partner for businesses navigating international trade challenges.

In the GCC, Al Armouti excels in offering comprehensive legal advisory and representation services for industrial and exporting companies in anti-dumping and trade remedies proceedings. Our team's deep understanding of GCC countries’ laws and international trade rules and practices enables us to effectively represent local industries and exporting companies in complex trade remedy disputes.

On the global platform, we offer expert legal advisory and case management services for GCC industries subjected to trade remedy cases in international markets. Our firm collaborates with leading trade remedy specialists across many countries outside the GCC, including the United States, Canada, India, Turkey, Brazil, and the EU. We provide GCC industries with unparalleled export market protection.

Our Approach and Services

Legal advisory and representation: We manage all aspects of trade remedy investigations, from the drafting of petitions to comprehensive representation of clients in the investigations, including preparation and submission of required questionnaires, legal defenses, and attendance of the verification visits and the public hearings.

In-Depth Dumping Analysis and Research: Our services include conducting dumping analysis based on normal value and export prices information collected by our team.

Investigation Questionnaires : We provide comprehensive support to clients involved in anti-dumping investigations. Our team ensures the timely and efficient completion of investigation questionnaires, carefully preparing responses that align with regulatory requirements and client's interests.

Injury Analysis: Our team performs comprehensive injury analyses to assess and demonstrate the impact of imports on domestic industries, a key component in trade remedy investigations.

Lobbying and Advocacy: We engage in effective lobbying efforts to represent our clients' interests to policymakers and regulatory bodies, ensuring their voices are heard.

Industry Expertise and Global Reach

Diverse Industry Representation: We have represented a wide range of sectors in trade remedy investigations, including Sanitary Wares, Cement, Ceramic Tiles, Steel, Galvanized Coil Sheets, Electric Electrodes, Tires, Car Batteries, and A4 paper. Our experience across these diverse industries equips us with unique insights and strategies tailored to each sector's specific challenges.

Membership in SAWTR: As a proud member of the Strategic Alliance on WTO and Trade Remedies Law and Practice (SAWTR), we are part of an international network of leading legal practitioners and trade advisers. This membership enhances our global reach and allows us to stay at the forefront of developments in WTO law, trade remedy investigations, and trade policies.

Notable Achievements

Representation in High-Profile Anti-Dumping Cases: We have successfully represented both local industries and exporting companies in anti-dumping cases and appeals, navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes.

Strategic Advisory in Safeguard Investigations: Our firm has advised a variety of entities in safeguard investigations, applying our expertise in international trade law to a range of products and industries.

Influential Contributions to Trade Policies: We have conducted significant policy reviews and studies for governmental bodies, contributing to the development of fair and effective trade remedy laws and regulations.