Garner Global provides legal consultation on matters requiring specialized knowledge in international trade and investment law, specifically concerning public policy, institutions, investigations, and disputes. Drawing upon her extensive experience in federal and private practice, Suzanne Garner provides advice, on a project-specific or ongoing basis, to clients including governments, institutions, legal practices, and companies. Examples include:
- Risk assessment regarding international commercial disputes
- Consultation and strategic advice in international arbitration and WTO dispute proceedings
- Sector-specific legal policy analysis
- Preparation and review of submissions to WTO panels and the Appellate Body
- Advice on white papers, negotiating positions, pending legislation and policy proposals
- Briefings on developments in international trade and investment law
- Assistance regarding compliance with U.S. or foreign investigations and administrative proceedings (e.g., AD/CVD, anti-corruption, and administrative procedures related to cross-border investment)
Areas of focus include:
- NAFTA and USMCA
- World Trade Organization
- International investment agreements
- International litigation: WTO disputes, investor-state and commercial arbitration
- Ongoing trade negotiations: digital products, financial services, lumber, textiles, rules of origin, technical barriers to trade, domestic regulation, temporary entry visa programs, foreign investment, and other topics
- Federal and sub-federal policies affecting international trade
- U.S.-Canada softwood lumber trade
- Trade remedy investigations and disputes
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Suzanne can be reached at Suzanne@Suegarnerglobal.com and welcomes all inquiries.