Paul Mertenskötter advises companies, investors, and governments on a range of international trade, regulatory, and public policy matters. He has particular expertise in the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and with trade agreements such as the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI), and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). His experience includes assisting clients in connection with complex customs, import, and product regulatory matters, foreign investment screening, foreign subsides regulation, as well as advice on the regulatory and funding elements of the European Green Deal. Paul is also part of the firm’s Business and Human Rights practice and he advises companies on internal due diligence processes, compliance statements, and legislative advocacy. He has handled matters before the European Commission, the European Parliament, and EU Member States.