Sidley Picks Up DC Trade Partner John Foote From Kelley Drye

Sidley Austin hired John Foote as a partner in its global arbitration, trade & advocacy practice in Washington, DC, the firm announced Thursday.

Foote brings understanding of international trade law, US trade policy, and global supply chains, the firm said, advising clients on complex compliance and enforcement challenges. He helps companies leverage trade elements including classification, valuation, country of origin, preferential trade agreements, drawback, tariff exclusions, and waivers to reduce costs and avoid business disruptions, the firm said.

He joins from Kelley Drye & Warren.

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