Pinsent Masons appointed to UK Government Trade Law Panel

10 Feb 2021 | 10:44 am |

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has been appointed to the UK Government's new Trade Law Panel in an international consortium with BakerHostetler in the USA, and Fasken in Canada, to advise on international trade law disputes.

The new Trade Law Panel was established following a competitive tendering exercise to provide the UK Government with legal advice and support on international trade disputes and remedies under the WTO rules and international trade agreements. The Panel appointment will last for four years.

The Pinsent Masons team is led by head of competition, EU and trade, Alan Davis, head of subsidies, procurement, trade agreements and trade remedies, Dr Totis Kotsonis and government affairs legal director, David Thorneloe.

Commenting on the appointment, Alan Davis said: "We are delighted to have been appointed to advise the UK Government on international trade disputes at this pivotal and exciting time in the development of the UK's independent trade policy.

"We are pleased to be working with BakerHostetler, Fasken and our other international consortium partners across the world to bring together our combined extensive experience in international trade law and dispute resolution."

Dr Totis Kotsonis said:  “Avoiding and managing trade disputes effectively is an important element of any national trade policy. This is an exciting opportunity and we look forward to working closely with the UK Government to help navigate dispute resolution processes and substantive issues with a view to achieving successful outcomes for the UK."

Key Contacts

Dr. Totis Kotsonis

Dr. Totis Kotsonis

Partner, Head of Subsidies, Procurement, Trade Agreements and Trade Remedies

View Profile

Latest press releases

Show me all press releases

Pinsent Masons appoints employment partner in Aberdeen

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has hired Gillian Harrington to join the firm’s Aberdeen office as employment partner from 6 May.

Pinsent Masons bolsters UK corporate practice with hire of expert healthcare and higher education partner

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has hired corporate partner, Rachel Soundy, to join the firm’s Birmingham office.

Pinsent Masons advises Balbec Capital on its first European public securitisation

Multinational law firm, Pinsent Masons LLP, has advised IGCF VI Euro, L.P. a sub-fund of Balbec Capital LP, a global alternative investment manager headquartered in the United States on its first European public securitisation in relation to the issuance of notes totalling EUR 392 million backed by a portfolio of reperforming Spanish mortgage loans, arranged by Goldman Sachs.

People who viewed this press release also viewed

Show me all press releases

Pinsent Masons advises Balbec Capital on its first European public securitisation

Multinational law firm, Pinsent Masons LLP, has advised IGCF VI Euro, L.P. a sub-fund of Balbec Capital LP, a global alternative investment manager headquartered in the United States on its first European public securitisation in relation to the issuance of notes totalling EUR 392 million backed by a portfolio of reperforming Spanish mortgage loans, arranged by Goldman Sachs.

Pinsent Masons expands pensions team with partner hire

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed pensions partner Anna Taylor, to join the firm’s Finance and Projects team in London.

Pinsent Masons promotes 24 to global partnership

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has today announced its latest round of partner promotions, with 24 set to join its global partnership on 1 May.

For all media enquiries, including arranging an interview with one of our spokespeople, please contact the press office on

+44 (0)20 7418 8199 or 

Location contacts

We are processing your request. \n Thank you for your patience. An error occurred. This could be due to inactivity on the page - please try again.