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March 22, 2018

Panel Appointment – World Trade Organization

Our partner Mr. Mazhar Bangash, Head of RIAA Barker Gillette’s Trade Law Department, has been appointed as an arbitrator by the Dispute Settlement Body, World Trade Organization in a trade dispute between the USA and South Korea.

We congratulate our partner Mr Mazhar Bangash, Head of RIAA Barker Gillette’s Trade Law Department, on his appointment as an arbitrator by the Dispute Settlement Body, World Trade Organization, in a trade dispute between the USA and South Korea. In addition to his latest appointment, Mr Bangash has also been previously appointed as a panellist by the World Trade Organization.

RIAA Barker Gillette provides expert legal services in the area of international and local trade remedy laws, including anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard measures. The Firm provides unparalleled technical solutions through its in-depth research and analysis, understanding of the underlying laws and rules with a forward-looking perspective.

RIAA Barker Gillette is an alliance of industry-focused law firms in the UK, Middle East and Asia. RIAA Barker Gillette Alliance members are consistently ranked in Band 1 and Tier 1 by prominent international legal directories.

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What clients say...

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025

    "RIAA Barker Gillette has always had the most apt ability to handle, manage and steer complex and difficult matters in the right legal direction."

  • Legal 500 2025

    "We have worked with RIAA on a number of complex multi-jurisdictional matters. Throughout, they provided not only exceptional local advice but proved excellent at collaborating with firms across the world. They were instrumental in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy."

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    "Our operation is complex and has many nuances, and they have helped us navigate all of them promptly and professionally."

  • Legal 500 2024

    "Very professional firm, able to provide clear, concise and constructive advice. Proven very astute in formulating overall strategies of engagement."

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024

    "RIAA is highly professional, meeting tight deadlines with the utmost proficiency. They have always come up with out-of-the-box solutions."

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