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Prohibited and actionable subsidies

LEGAL ADVICE & policy design

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Expert advisory on subsidy disputes and matters

We represent both subsidizing governments and affected parties in subsidy-related matters. Our expertise covers WTO-prohibited subsidies (i.e. export subsidies and subsidies contingent on local content), actionable subsidies causing adverse effects, and related trade measures. We help clients design compliant programs, defend subsidy programs, and challenge harmful subsidization.

Government support programs require careful design to comply with WTO rules. We help clients with:

Prohibited subsidies:

  • Assessment of export contingency
  • Analysis of domestic content requirements
  • Program design and compliance reviews
  • Defense against subsidy programs
  • Strategic challenges to foreign measures
  • Benefit calculation

Actionable subsidies

  • Evaluation of adverse effects
  • Injury and causation analysis
  • Market distortion and displacement assessments
  • Serious prejudice claims
  • Specificity arguments
  • Benefit calculation

Our experience includes representing both sides in subsidy disputes: governments maintaining support programs and parties affected by foreign subsidization. This dual perspective enhances our ability to develop effective strategies for each client's specific situation.

We combine technical expertise with practical experience from landmark subsidy cases before the WTO and national investigating authorities. Whether designing WTO-compliant support programs or challenging harmful subsidies, we deliver results-focused solutions.


Contacts

Dr. Manuel Sanchez Miranda
Partner, International Trade
email@deminimislaw.com
+41 (0)78 694 1217

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