External Counsel
The ACWL also provides support through external legal counsel. WTO dispute settlement proceedings between developing countries, including those entitled to the ACWL's services, are increasingly common. The ACWL can provide support to two parties involved in the same proceeding that have compatible objectives, for instance as co-complainants. When parties pursuing incompatible objectives request the support of the ACWL, the ACWL's staff normally assists the party that first requested advice on the matter. The ACWL provides support to the other party through external counsel.
The law firms and individuals have agreed to provide their services according to the terms and conditions established by the Management Board Decision ACWL/MB/D/2007/8.
Law firms
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
- Arent Fox LLP
- Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
- Economic Laws Practice (ELP)
- FratiniVergano
- Gide Loyrette Nouel
- King and Spalding LLP
- Minter Ellison
- O'Connor & Company
- Sidley Austin LLP
- Shin & Kim
- Van Bael & Bellis
- Vermulst Verhaeghe & Graafsma
- White & Case LLP
- Winston & Strawn LLP
Individuals
- Mr. Edmond McGovern
- Mr. Donald McRae