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We provide tailored legal services under WTO and USMCA frameworks to address trade challenges in the spirits and alcoholic beverages industry
With years of experience advising leading companies in the sector, our practice delivers high-level legal counsel to multinational corporations and governments in the spirits and alcoholic beverages sector.
We specialize in advising clients on WTO and USMCA rules, including the specific provisions in USMCA Annex 3-C. Our expertise covers customs valuation issues, discriminatory tariffs, and compliance with tariff preference programs under generalized systems of preferences (GSP). Our expertise also includes advising on labeling requirements, market access barriers, and the recognition of distinctive products like Tequila, Mezcal, Bourbon, and Canadian Whisky.
Whether our clients face challenges affecting their distribution channels, encounter tariff or non-tariff barriers, or become involved in disputes over government support programs, we provide precise and strategic legal solutions. Our goal is to safeguard their commercial interests while ensuring compliance with international trade obligations, enabling them to navigate the complexities of the global spirits and alcoholic beverages market effectively.