Maria Krestiyanova
Overview
Global business operations present companies with specific challenges, and Maria supports her clients as they navigate the complicated world of international trade law and intertwined disciplines such as trade remedies, customs law, and the WTO law. Maria has a particular focus on trade defense instruments and extensive experience dealing with anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, and safeguard investigations in the EU, the Eurasian Economic Union, and other jurisdictions worldwide. Maria helps her clients to choose the very best strategy from both a legal and business point of view by analyzing and auditing sales, financial, and cost accounting data.
Career & Education
- Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles), LL.M., 2010
- Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Masters, 2009
- Brussels
- English
- French
- Russian
Maria's Insights
Firm News | 4 min read | 04.14.25
Crowell Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 EMEA 2025
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2025 edition has recognized 18 practice areas and nine lawyers in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels and Doha offices. In addition, Crowell is one of only two firms in Qatar to receive Legal 500’s “Client Satisfaction” distinction.
Representative Matters
- Represented a Malaysian manufacturer and exporter of steel tube and pipe buttwelding fittings in an EU anti-circumvention investigation. The manufacturer was exempted from the payment of the duties.
- Represented major steel manufacturers in an EU safeguard investigation on imports of certain steel products and subsequent reviews.
- Represented a Turkish aluminum alloy wheels manufacturer in EAEU anti-dumping proceedings.
- Advised a leading aluminum stakeholder on the implementation of CBAM.
- Advised major steel manufacturers in WTO dispute settlement proceedings.
Maria's Insights
Firm News | 4 min read | 04.14.25
Crowell Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 EMEA 2025
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2025 edition has recognized 18 practice areas and nine lawyers in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels and Doha offices. In addition, Crowell is one of only two firms in Qatar to receive Legal 500’s “Client Satisfaction” distinction.
Recognition
- Legal 500: Belgium, Customs, Trade, WTO and Anti-Dumping, Leading associate, 2024–present
- Expert Guides: Rising Star, International Trade, 2019–2022
Maria's Insights
Firm News | 4 min read | 04.14.25
Crowell Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 EMEA 2025
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2025 edition has recognized 18 practice areas and nine lawyers in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels and Doha offices. In addition, Crowell is one of only two firms in Qatar to receive Legal 500’s “Client Satisfaction” distinction.
Insights
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02.12.25
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
Authors:
Practices
- International Trade
- Trade Remedies: Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
- Customs
- WTO, FTAs and Market Access
- Export Controls
- International Trade Investigations
- Economic Sanctions
- Litigation and Trial
- International Dispute Resolution
- International Trade — Brussels Practice
- International Dispute Resolution — Brussels Practice
Maria's Insights
Firm News | 4 min read | 04.14.25
Crowell Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 EMEA 2025
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2025 edition has recognized 18 practice areas and nine lawyers in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels and Doha offices. In addition, Crowell is one of only two firms in Qatar to receive Legal 500’s “Client Satisfaction” distinction.
