European Trade Lawyers Association

ETLA is a vibrant forum for Europe’s trade law community.

We bring experts together to exchange ideas, debate key developments, and navigate the challenges of global trade.

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European Trade Lawyers Association

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The European Trade Lawyers Association (ETLA) is an independent, non-profit association dedicated to promoting knowledge, discussion, and professional exchange in the field of EU and international trade law.

Membership of the European Trade Lawyers Association (ETLA) is open to legal practitioners, academics, and students with an interest in EU and international trade law.

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With a community of approximately 200 members, ETLA provides a platform for informed exchange and debate on the legal, economic, and policy dimensions of global trade. Our members come from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds, united by a shared focus on trade remedies, market access, WTO law, and the evolving EU trade framework. ETLA meets three times per year for in-person events in Brussels, offering high-level panel discussions, expert insights, and valuable networking opportunities.

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General description and Objectives

ETLA’s objectives are to: provide a forum for open and informed discussion on current and emerging trade law issues; facilitate the exchange of expertise and practical experience among practitioners, academics, and students; encourage dialogue between different perspectives within the trade law community; support continuing professional development through high-quality events and panel discussions; and contribute to a deeper understanding...

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Individuals wishing to become members may self-register by completing the membership registration form available on this website. Once the form has been submitted, applicants will receive a confirmation email with further details regarding membership and upcoming ETLA activities.

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NOAB – Videoconference on Foreign Subsidies Regulation – 28 april 2026

NOAB – Videoconference on Foreign Subsidies Regulation – 28 april 2026 Dear Colleagues, Since about a year the Dutch language section of the Brussels Bar has a Commission for International Relations. This Commission has been tasked with maintaining the relations with preferred foreign Bar associations, but also with an interest to engage our […]

U.S.-EU trade relations under the Second Trump Administration – a view from the coalface

Dear ETLA Members and Friends, We are thrilled to invite you to our first ETLA event of 2026, in what promises to be a topical and engaging evening! We are honoured to welcome Mr Rufino Hurtado, Senior Trade Representative at the U.S. Mission to the European Union. Mr Hurtado will join us for an open […]

Webinar on Global Trade Law (Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 12:00–14:00 CEST) and Recent Publications: Lexique juridique du commerce international et européen (November 2025) and Code essentiel du droit du commerce international et européen (forthcoming, May 2026)

Hello Trade Lawyers, The legal architecture of international trade is undergoing a profound reconfiguration. The traditional balance between multilateral disciplines, regional integration, and domestic regulatory autonomy is increasingly challenged by geopolitical fragmentation, economic security concerns, and the growing sophistication of transnational commercial practices. In this context, I will present a webinar on Tuesday, 19 May […]