Edward Farrell concentrates his practice on international trade matters, particularly with respect to agricultural products. With over thirty five years experience, Mr. Farrell has represented clients before international tribunals, federal courts, congressional committees, and government agencies and departments, advising on a wide range of matters, including:
· Antidumping, countervailing duty, and escape clause proceedings
· WTO, NAFTA and other FTA dispute settlements
· Federal trial and appellate litigation, including U.S. Court of International Trade and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit proceedings
· Federal regulations, particularly those relating to customs and food and agricultural products
· Federal and state policies affecting trade, including advice on the impact of trade negotiations
· Customs matters, including development of compliance programs
· For his contribution to United States/New Zealand trade relations, Mr. Farrell was awarded the New Zealand Sesquicentennial Medal by then New Zealand Prime Minister Mike Moore. He is also on the U.S. NAFTA Chapter 19 Roster of Panelists to hear disputes under the trade remedy laws.
Mr. Farrell has received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Representative Matters
· Advised Canadian cattle interests on pending WTO challenge to US county of origin labeling law.
· Advised New Zealand lamb producers in US safeguard action against lamb meat imports and subsequent WTO appeal finding in favor of New Zealand.
· Advised clients in successful action in the Ninth Circuit to overturn Montana District Court's injunction of USDA rule to allow resumption of trade in Canadian cattle.
· Advised clients in successful defense of antidumping and countervailing duty actions against cattle imports from Canada.
Memberships
American Bar Association
Bar Association of the District of Columbia
Publications
CBP PROPOSED NOTICE CHANGES WOULD MAKE IT HARDER FOR IMPORTERS TO DETERMINE LIQUIDATION STATUS OF THEIR ENTRIES: OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON PROPOSED CHANGES
[Alert]
Customs and International Trade Alert
March 22, 2010
Larry Hampel, Frederick L. Ikenson and Edward J. Farrell
WIDE RANGE OF U.S. EXPORTS TO BRAZIL FACE INCREASED DUTIES AS COTTON RETALIATION BEGINS
[Alert]
Customs and International Trade Alert
March 11, 2010
Edward J. Farrell and Frederick L. Ikenson
MANY UNHAPPY WITH PROPOSED CHANGES TO COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN RULES
[Article]
North American Free Trade & Investment Report
December 15, 2008
Edward J. Farrell and Frederick L. Ikenson
MANY UNHAPPY WITH PROPOSED CHANGES TO COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN RULES
[Alert]
Customs and International Trade Alert
December 2, 2008
Frederick L. Ikenson and Edward J. Farrell
CUSTOMS VALUATION: TRANSACTION VALUE AND RELATED PARTIES
[Alert]
Customs and International Trade Alert
October 2008
Frederick L. Ikenson and Edward J. Farrell
WHEN IT COMES TO IMPORTS, COMPANIES MUST REMEMBER THE BASICS: VALUATION, CLASSIFICATION, AND COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
[Alert]
Customs and International Trade Alert
September 3, 2008
Frederick L. Ikenson and Edward J. Farrell
PROPOSED CODIFICATION OF RULES TO DETERMINE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF GOODS HAS WIDE-REACHING IMPLICATIONS
[Alert]
Customs and International Trade Alert
August 15, 2008
Frederick L. Ikenson and Edward J. Farrell