Benjamin KostrzewaForeign Legal Consultant, Hong Kong, Washington, D.C., Hogan Lovells

Using his background in law and policy, Benjamin Kostrzewa is a trusted advisor to boards and C-suites of major companies around the world in the area of international trade law and managing geopolitical risk. He previously served as assistant general counsel at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), where he handled disputes and negotiations involving the U.S. and China, as well as cases related to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs).  Benjamin operates out of our offices in Hong Kong and Washington, D.C., providing guidance to clients navigating the dynamic landscape of international trade and geopolitical risk, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

His experience at the USTR and his in-depth knowledge of the Greater China market uniquely position him to support his clients across a broad spectrum of trade issues, including compliance with cross-border export controls and sanctions investigations, tariff and customs issues, sanctions compliance in Hong Kong IPOs, and managing geopolitical risks in a volatile political environment. He represents clients before the USTR, the Departments of Commerce, State, and Treasury, the International Trade Commission, the WTO, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

He studied Chinese and Chinese law at the prestigious Peking University in China. In addition to his advisory role, Benjamin is frequently sought after for speaking engagements at international trade events in both the United States and Asia, and he is a regular contributor to international media outlets such as the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The South China Morning Post, and Bloomberg.